"Red Alert" (or "First Light" in English) is a four-part TV miniseries that dramatizes the events of October 7, 2023. The series features five interconnected stories of civilians, police officers, and first responders caught in the deadly onslaught at Nova music festival.
Here's how to watch "Red Alert" online from anywhere with a VPN – potentially for free.
"Red Alert" season 1 premieres on Tuesday, October 7. It debuted on October 5 in Israel.
• FREE STREAM – Mako (Israel)
• U.S. & RoW — Paramount Plus
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Opening with a quiet day on October 6, before plunging into the terror of the following day, "Red Alert" explores how sudden violence shattered ordinary life in Israel.
Among the story arcs are Bat Sheva (Rotem Sela), a mother striving to rescue her children after her son is abducted and Ayoub (Hisham Sulliman), who survives tragedy while protecting his infant.
Plenty of critics have reviewed "Red Alert" and praise its focus on humanity rather than politics. It joins more than 25 other October 7 films, including the documentary "We Will Dance Again" and the HBO drama series "One Day in October".
Here's where to watch "Red Alert" online, for free and from anywhere as the world commemorates the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
How to watch 'Red Alert' for FREE
"Red Alert" is streaming for free on Mako's 12+ streaming platform in Israel, having previously aired on free-to-air Channel 12 on October 5.
Watch episodes at Mako.il (no sign up required) completely free.
✈️ OUTSIDE ISRAEL? Use NordVPN (try risk-free) to unblock Mako if you traveling outside of Israel – this will allow you to play the free stream as if you were back home.
Watch 'Red Alert' S1 from anywhere
If "Red Alert" isn't streaming where you are, that doesn't mean you have to miss out. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the documentary from virtually anywhere.
We've tested many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN – it unblocks streaming services and is safe to use. You can try it risk-free for 30 days and save with our mega-deal below...
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.S. and want to view your usual Israel-based service, you'd select Israel as your location.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Mako Plus and watch for free when your NordVPN app is set to 'Israel'.
How to watch 'Red Alert' in the U.S.
In the U.S., "Red Alert" is exclusive to Paramount Plus. The 4-part October 7 drama premieres on Tuesday, October 7.
If you've never signed up to the streaming service before, you'll get a 7-day Paramount Plus FREE trial, after which a subscription starts at $7.99 per month. Or you can grab an annual subscription from $99.
Outside of the U.S. when it premieres? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that may prevent Paramount Plus from working.
Watch 'Red Alert' (2025) around the world
Paramount Plus is home to “Red Alert” in the more than 24 countries where Paramount Plus is available.
Plans start from CA$6.99/£4.99/AU$6.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial.
If you're currently overseas, use a VPN service such as NordVPN to access your Paramount Plus library from anywhere.
'Red Alert' main cast
Rotem Sela: as Bat Sheva
Israel Atias: as Kobi
Miki Leon: as Ohad
Hisham Sulliman: as Ayub
Chen Amsalem Zaguri: as Nofar
Rotem Abuhab: as Liat
Sarit Vino-Elad: as Tali
Nevo Katan: as Itamar
Shaylee Keren Sharvit: as Tamari
Libby Israel Attia: as Yael
Who is executive producer Lawrence Bender?
Lawrence Bender is the executive producer for the five-part drama, "Red Alert" which is based on the October 7 terror attacks. As a famous producer of films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Good Will Hunting", Bender is known for his work on projects with significant human stories and cultural themes, and he stated that "Red Alert" is a deeply personal project for him. You can watch an exclusive interview with Bender speaking on "Red Alert" on Mako's streaming platform.
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