The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Seasons

2021

7.4

A multi-generational historical melodrama set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire, British Mandate, and Israel's War of Independence. The series is a colorful, passionate, and tragic story interwoven with Judeo-Spanish traditions.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode #1.1

In 1917 Jerusalem, for Gabriel, it is love at first sight. His father objects. Instead, he marries his cleaning woman. 20 years later, their teenage daughter rebels against her strict mother.

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

In 1920, a domineering mother does her best to ensure her son has a male heir, while Gabriel is determined to see Rochel. In 1937, terrorists are plotting against the British and those close to them.

S1 • E3

Episode #1.3

In 1937, Luna witnesses the horrific aftermath of the terrorist bomb her uncle set, testing her loyalties. In 1922, Roza suffers the loss of her firstborn child. Gabriel and Rochel are reunited.

S1 • E4

Episode #1.4

In 1923, Gabriel makes a decision between his wife and his love. in 1937, Roza visits Ephraim in prison, evoking painful memories. Meanwhile, the British do not allow Gabriel to visit his daughter in jail.

S1 • E5

Episode #1.5

In 1937, Ephraim is on death row. In 1923, Merkada intercepts mail sent to Gabriel and questions his business investment.

S1 • E6

Episode #1.6

In 1923, sent by his mother, Gabriel discovers the forbidden pleasures of a Beirut brothel. In 1937, Luna has eyes on an older boy--and her mother will stop at nothing to sabotage it before the love blossoms.

S1 • E7

Episode #1.7

In 1938, Gabriel and Roza are faced with a rebellious daughter. In 1924, Gabriel returns to the Beirut brothel, where he is robbed of his money and clothes.

S1 • E8

Episode #1.8

In 1924, a struggling Roza seeks help from her brother and discovers an unlikely ally. In 1938, Rochelita's involvement with the terrorists exposes her family to danger.

S1 • E9

Episode #1.9

In 1928, Ephraim takes advantage of the attractive widow next door's loneliness. In 1939, after using Rochelita for a terrorist attack, Tzachi discovers a more personal way to use her.

S1 • E10

Episode #1.10

In 1929, Gabriel is in a Beirut bordello when civil unrest breaks out at home. In 1939, Itamar sees Luna with another boy,

S1 • E11

Episode #1.11

In 1929, Luna suffers in silence after witnessing her mother's attack and the death of her attacker. In 1939, she once again finds herself entwined in her uncle's life.

S1 • E12

Episode #1.12

In 1929, Ephraim succeeds at the only thing he is good at--hurting others. In 1939, as war breaks out in Europe, Gavriel once more tries to pull Luna from depression.

S1 • E13

Episode #1.13

In 1929, Roza suspects her attackers may have left her pregnant. In 1940, Luna resolves to enter a dance contest.

S1 • E14

Episode #1.14

In 1940, a bombing raid on Tel Aviv while Luna is there panics her parents. In 1930, Ephraim hides stolen guns and ammo for his fellow freedom fighters.

S1 • E15

Episode #1.15

In 1930, David is shot while playing with Ephraim's gun. In 1941, Luna goes on a date arranged by a matchmaker.

S1 • E16

Episode #1.16

In 1941, as war rages in Europe, Luna receives a marriage proposal. But is it the one she wants?

S1 • E17

Episode #1.17

In 1931, as business slows, Gavriel's car arrives from America and the baby suffers a mysterious ailment. An unexpected sale arrives to save the day.

S1 • E18

Episode #1.18

In 1931, Mercada admits she lied to convince Gavriel to marry Roza. In 1941, David must choose between enlisting in the British Army or disobeying his mother to marry Luna.