The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is an Israeli period drama series that first premiered on Yes Drama in Israel in June 2021. The show, which is based on the novel of the same name by Sarit Yishai-Levi, follows the lives of the Ermoza family in Jerusalem across multiple generations, starting in the late 19th century during Ottoman rule.
The first season was a major hit, both in Israel and internationally after Netflix acquired the global distribution rights. This led to Yes Drama renewing the show for a second season, which aired in Israel earlier this year. Now fans across the world are eagerly awaiting the Netflix release of season 2 and wondering if there will be a season 3.
What Happened in Seasons 1 and 2?
S1: The first season introduced us to the Ermoza family, focusing on the lives of patriarch Gabriel Ermoza (Michael Aloni), his wife Rosa (Hila Saada), and their three daughters – Luna (Swell Ariel Or), Rachelika, and Becky. The narrative jumps back and forth between the 1920s and 1930s, chronicling Rosa’s beginnings as a housemaid in the Ermoza household, her marriage to Gabriel, and the next generation’s coming-of-age against a backdrop of rising tensions in British Palestine.
S2: Season 2 picks up where season 1 left off, continuing to follow the family through the late 1930s and 1940s, including the traumatic years of World War II and the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. New characters are introduced, there are a number of dramatic twists and turns, and momentous historic events leave their mark on the Ermozas.
Will There Be a Season 3?
At the time of this writing, neither Yes Drama nor Netflix have formally announced a third season renewal for The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem.
However, given the show’s popularity and largely positive reviews, there is a good chance season 3 could still happen. The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is reportedly one of the most expensive productions in Israeli TV history, indicating the producers have strong confidence in its prospects.
Sources in the Israeli entertainment press have also indicated the creators are hoping to continue the saga in a third season that would bring the story into the 1950s. The show essentially functions as a high-budget melodramatic soap opera, making it well-suited for additional seasons.
Of course, Netflix usage data and viewing figures will ultimately determine whether the streamer commissions another season. But if audiences globally respond well to season 2 once it drops on Netflix, a renewal seems likely.
What Plot Could Season 3 Explore?
If renewed, a hypothetical third season of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem would likely continue following the Ermoza family into the early years of Israeli statehood following the 1948 war.
There are still rich narrative opportunities to mine in how the Ermozas and broader Israeli society transition from the all-consuming fight for independence to the challenges of building a fledgling nation. A season 3 could highlight the mass immigration of Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa in the 1950s, the ever-present housing shortage and rationing that lasted for years, as well as the gradual normalization of daily life.
On a more intimate level, Luna Ermoza and her lover David were last seen embarking on a clandestine relationship and dreaming of moving abroad together. A third season could pick up this thread and follow whether the couple manages to achieve their aspirations of freedom and independence.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Ermoza clan all have unfinished business that a hypothetical season 3 could continue to explore – long-buried family secrets yet to uncover, romantic entanglements to resolve, and lingering sibling rivalries and jealousies that were a consistent theme across the first two seasons.
Expert Predictions on Likelihood of Renewal
Entertainment journalists covering Israeli television have offered predictions on the prospects of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem being renewed for season 3.
Hannah Brown at The Jerusalem Post notes that the show “has become one of the most watched programs in Israeli TV history,” giving it a strong chance at continuation. However, Brown says the large budget required is a complicating factor, meaning executives at Yes Drama and Netflix will need to carefully weigh the viewership and ROI potential.
The Review Geek is confident about season 3 chances, arguing The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem “seems like there’s more to come in the future” based on strong audience reactions so far and Netflix’s investments in foreign-language content.
What Viewers Can Do To Encourage Netflix For a S3?
If you’re a fan eager for The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem to be renewed, there are a few helpful things you can do to potentially influence the decision-makers:
- Watch season 2 on Netflix and encourage others to tune in
- Give the show a thumbs up rating on Netflix
- Engage with the show on social media through likes, shares, posts using the hashtag #BeautyQueenofJerusalem
- Directly lobby Netflix via social media to renew the series
- If you have a Nielsen box that tracks viewing, be sure to watch the show live during its first few days on Netflix
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Conclusion
While it is still uncertain if there will be a third season of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, early indications point to a strong possibility that fans could continue enjoying the Ermoza family saga for at least one more season.
Here’s hoping this sumptuous drama set against the backdrop of Jerusalem through the 20th century continues to mesmerize audiences with many more epic twists and turns in season 3.
