What is Transatlantic (TV) About?
Transatlantic is a historical drama miniseries that narrates the valiant endeavors of two Americans and a group of allies who establish a bold rescue operation in 1940’s Marseilles. Their mission: to aid intellectuals, writers, and artists fleeing from the onslaught of World War II across Europe. Based on the novel ‘The Flight Portfolio’ by Julie Orringer, the series is a nuanced portrayal of the Emergency Rescue Committee, a remarkable organization dedicated to saving Europe’s cultural elite from the devastating grip of the Nazi regime. The narrative not only focuses on the intricate wartime operations but also paints a vivid picture of various luminaries of the era, including Hannah Arendt, Walter Benjamin, and Marc Chagall, whose lives intersect with the committee’s lifesaving efforts. The show features an ensemble cast, including Gillian Jacobs, Lucas Englander, and Cory Michael Smith, who bring to life this crucial yet little-known chapter of history. The miniseries, created by Anna Winger and Daniel Hendler, debuted on Netflix, managing to encapsulate the tense atmosphere and the acts of courage during one of the densest periods of the 20th century.
The first episode of Transatlantic aired on April 07, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on April 07, 2023.
