Transatlantic

Name: Transatlantic
Released: 2023-04-07
Rating: 6.361

2023 · 50m · TMDB 6.4/10 (79 votes)

Two Americans and their allies form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII. Transatlantic is a historical drama television miniseries created by Anna Winger and Daniel Hendler, based on the 2019 novel The Flight Portfolio by Julie Orringer. The novel explores the historic Emergency Rescue Committee that operated in Marseilles, Spain, and Portugal in 1940 after the fall of France. The series includes or refers to well-known artists or scholars of the time who were saved by the Committee or interacted with it. The series closed the 2023 Series Mania festival in March, ahead of its Netflix premiere on 7 April 2023.

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About Transatlantic

Two Americans and their allies form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII.

Transatlantic is a historical drama television miniseries created by Anna Winger and Daniel Hendler, based on the 2019 novel The Flight Portfolio by Julie Orringer.

The novel explores the historic Emergency Rescue Committee that operated in Marseilles, Spain, and Portugal in 1940 after the fall of France.

The series includes or refers to well-known artists or scholars of the time who were saved by the Committee or interacted with it.

The series closed the 2023 Series Mania festival in March, ahead of its Netflix premiere on 7 April 2023.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 6.4/10 from 79 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7

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S1 E1Apr 7, 202350 min

Hiding Hand Principle

In 1940 Marseilles, Americans Mary-Jayne Gold and Varian Fry realize they'll need to start using unconventional methods to help the city's refugees.

TMDB 5.5/10 from 10 votes

S1 E2Apr 7, 202349 min

The Angel of History

An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.

TMDB 6.7/10 from 7 votes

S1 E3Apr 7, 202349 min

The Wilderness

Mary-Jayne takes on a risky undercover mission. At the Villa Air-Bel, artist Max Ernst throws a surrealist birthday party for the history books.

TMDB 4.8/10 from 8 votes

S1 E4Apr 7, 202347 min

No Road Back

When Nazi officers spark panic and a police crackdown, Albert must smuggle the writer Walter Mehring out of the city. Varian bumps into an old friend.

TMDB 6.2/10 from 6 votes

S1 E5Apr 7, 202356 min

The Human Condition

Under pressure from Margaux, Mary-Jayne masterminds a prison break. Thomas and a new guest at the villa push Varian to live up to his ideals.

TMDB 6.0/10 from 6 votes

S1 E6Apr 7, 202348 min

Pure Psychic Automatism

Varian races against time to fill DuBois' boat with passengers. Albert and Paul make a chilling discovery that changes their plans for the future.

TMDB 5.8/10 from 5 votes

S1 E7Apr 7, 202354 min

Fire in the Snow

Petit plans a desperate rescue operation. Realizing that Marseilles is no longer safe, Mary-Jayne, Albert and Varian all face heart-wrenching decisions.

TMDB 4.0/10 from 5 votes