Hot on the heels of the recent announcement of an upcoming Chinese version, yes Studios today revealed that its hit drama series Your Honor will receive its next adaptation in Ukraine, following a straight-to-series deal with 1+1 Media.

1+1 will be adapting the format as a 16-part series. The team is currently working on adapting the script and creative details, which will be revealed soon.

Olha Zakharova, chief executive producer of 1+1 Ukraine, said: “For 1+1 Ukraine, it is important not only to keep up with the times but also to set the tone in the development of Ukrainian series production. Therefore, we are not afraid to experiment and look for new formats. The adaptation of Your Honor is an important step in this process. The original Israeli format has become a global hit, and we are confident that the Ukrainian version will resonate with our audience. The series Your Honor is not just a story about crime and punishment, but a deep drama about moral choice, family values, and the limits that people are willing to cross for those they love.”

Sharon Levi, MD of yes Studios, added: “We are so proud of the global success of Your Honor and its journey of brilliant local adaptations around the world. We are thrilled that 1+1 Media now joins the growing ranks of international collaborators for this series: the company continues to create great television during difficult times, and we are excited by their plans for bringing a Ukrainian version of Your Honor to the screen.”

Your Honor (S1 12x35’; S2 10x40’), one of the most successful scripted formats of the past decade, is a compelling legal thriller telling the story of a respected senior judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run accident, leading to difficult choices, moral dilemmas, and terrible consequences as he attempts to keep the crime a secret.

Your Honor was created by Ron Ninio and Shlomo Mashiach and produced by Yes Israel and Koda Communications. yes Studios represents the original drama and the format worldwide. The series has been an Official Selection at nearly 20 international festivals, including SerienCamp in Germany and the Chicago International TV Festival and was the Grand Prix Winner at Series Mania in 2017.
This new deal in Ukraine represents the 11th time the format has been adapted, following the US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Turkey, India, and Hong Kong.