Asylum City (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 8.6
Released in 2018, Asylum City is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Based on the best-selling novel by the same name, "Asylum City" is set in the underworld of refugees and asylum seekers; those looking to help them and those who take advantage of their plight. A young social activist is found dead and the main suspect is an asylum seeker from Africa who was seen leaving her apartment. Police Officer Anat Sitton leads the murder investigation, unravelling a complex world of corrupt politicians, organized crime and illegal arms deals, putting her in the center of a dangerous and parallel universe with its own codes and morals.
Who’s in it. Asylum City stars Hani Furstenberg as Anat, Doron Ben-David as Itai, Sean Mongoza as Gavriel and Mali Levi as Michal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Asylum City sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asylum City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asylum City tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum City (2018)?
- In US, Asylum City is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asylum City worth watching?
- Asylum City holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Asylum City?
- Asylum City stars Hani Furstenberg, Doron Ben-David, Sean Mongoza, Mali Levi and Dvir Benedek.
- When was Asylum City released?
- Asylum City was released in 2018.