Indian Streamer to Adapt Israeli Crime Series ‘Magpie’

Indian audiences will soon see a local adaptation of a third scripted drama from Israel’s yes Studios, with a crime series titled Magpie.

The show’s Hindi working title is Kan Khajura, which means “centipede,” and will be adapted by the Indian streaming service Sony LIV, yes Studios announced on Wednesday. The new production builds on the success of the Indian adaptations of Your Honor and Fauda, two hit Israeli series.

The protagonist in Magpie is Asa Katz, a man serving 17 years in prison for murder who is released early after he agrees to cooperate as a police informant —  a role known as a “magpie.”Asa returns to his old neighborhood and his older brother David, who has little regard for his younger sibling. Finding himself torn between the criminal world and his work with the police, Asa tries to navigate both sides to his advantage.

“With its key themes of sibling conflict and a desire for a fresh start while constantly being pulled back into an old life, Magpie’s characters and storylines are instantly recognizable – and ripe for adaptation,” said Sharon Levi, managing director of yes Studios. “We look forward to working with the Sony LIV team as it develops the series for its audience and cannot wait to view the final program once it has been completed.”

Saugata Mukherjee, head of content at Sony LIV, added: “With the Indian adaptation of Magpie, we are aiming to weave global threads into the tapestry of our culture. The character is complex and piques the viewer’s interest with a compelling storyline. We are happy to collaborate with yes Studios once again to bring forth this highly acclaimed thriller.”

Magpie won best screenplay at the 2019 Berlin TV Series Festival, where it was also nominated for best international series and best performance.

The news about Magpie comes shortly after it was announced that the Indian adaptation of Fauda has been renewed for a second season.

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