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Paramount+ Premieres Oct. 7 Drama 'Red Alert' With Ellison’s Backing

David Ellison’s public support places the survivor‑focused drama inside a boycott‑charged media fight.

Overview

  • The four‑part scripted miniseries dramatizing the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks is now streaming on Paramount+, with episodes also airing on Israel’s Keshet 12.
  • Built from survivor testimony, the series interweaves multiple personal storylines, consulted real survivors on set, and selectively uses authentic footage alongside dramatization.
  • Creators and press materials emphasize a tightly personal lens that avoids broader political framing, a choice noted by reviews that praise craft and question context.
  • Paramount acquired the project in late September and fast‑tracked release for the anniversary, with executive producer Lawrence Bender and CEO David Ellison publicly championing the title.
  • The launch lands as Hollywood debates Israeli narratives and boycott calls, and it coincides with HBO Max’s separate survivor‑driven series 'One Day in October' debuting the same day.