Award-Winning Israeli Series by ‘Euphoria’ Creator, ‘Bad Boy,’ Set to Premiere on Netflix: Know Release Date, Plot, Cast, and More

With Netflix giving the world a stage for standout international hits like Money Heist, Dark, and Squid Game, Israel is now stepping up with a drama that is sure to grab attention. Bad Boy, courtesy of the mastermind behind Euphoria, is the latest binge-worthy ride on the streaming platform. The series is already racking up accolades in its homeland, but the real buzz begins when it hits Netflix.
While Euphoria Season 3 is still a ways off, drawing inspiration from real-life struggles, this show brings a fresh drama that fans of Euphoria will devour. This is not just any show—it is a raw, intense rollercoaster of emotions, and it all starts soon enough.
When does Bad Boy premiere on Netflix?
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Bad Boy is all set to premiere on Netflix on May 2, 2025, as confirmed by Deadline. After sweeping awards at the Israeli Television Academy, fans can now count down to the drama's international release.
The highly anticipated show, created by Euphoria's Ron Leshem and Hagar Ben-Asher, will drop just in time to offer viewers a thrilling new binge-watch experience. Save the date, as Bad Boy is sure to be a success when it hits Netflix next month!
With the release date just around the corner, Bad Boy is set to shake things up. But what exactly is the hype with this thrilling new series? From intense drama to gripping twists, the tale behind Bad Boy is far from ordinary.
What is the true story behind Bad Boy on Netflix?
Bad Boy recounts the heart-pounding story of Dean, a teenager captured in a brutal juvenile detention center. There, he forms an unlikely bond with Zoro, a mysterious fellow inmate, and discovers his hidden talents. Twenty years later, Dean’s dark past threatens the comedian's life he has built—will his secret stay buried?

Think Euphoria but with a more raw, gritty edge. Both shows untangle the messy, agonizing process of self-discovery. The drama series, which is inspired by real life, features Daniel Chen, whose life experience in a juvenile detention center makes his role all the more compelling. With Bad Boy sweeping up awards in Israel and set to premiere globally soon, this drama is definitely one to watch this 2025!
The drama simply would not hit as hard without its stellar cast. With actors bringing their A-game, the characters truly come alive. From real-life inmates to complex family dynamics, these characters will leave a lasting impression.
Meet the cast of Bad Boy
Bad Boy features a talent powerhouse on screen, with Daniel Chen playing Dean, the troubled yet brilliant comedian. Havtamo Farda stands out as Zion, Dean’s inmate buddy, while Liraz Chamami delivers the chills as the tough warden, Heli. Neta Plotnik brings in the emotional depth to Dean’s emotional journey as his mother, Tamara.
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It is not just the stars who make this show pop! Directed by Hagar Ben Asher, the production crew boasts some serious big guns such as Peter Chernin's The North Road Company and Israeli Sipur Studios. With Tmira Yardeni, Guy Levy, and more talented executives, this team sure knows how to deliver a hit!
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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