Transatlantic
Overview
Set against the backdrop of 1940 Marseilles, a group of determined Americans spearheads a daring rescue mission aimed at saving artists, writers, and other refugees escaping the horrors of WWII. Transatlantic, a historical drama miniseries crafted by Anna Winger and Daniel Hendler, draws inspiration from Julie Orringer’s 2019 novel, The Flight Portfolio. The narrative delves into the historic Emergency Rescue Committee that operated in Marseilles, Spain, and Portugal after France's fall, showcasing interactions with notable cultural figures of the era. The series premiered on Netflix on April 7, 2023, following its closing presentation at the Series Mania festival.
Episodes
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1
Hiding Hand Principle
In 1940 Marseille, Americans Mary-Jayne Gold and Varian Fry come to the realization that they must adopt unorthodox strategies to assist the refugees ...
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2
The Angel of History
A shocking turn of events forces Varian and Mary-Jayne to urgently search for alternate lodging, while Lisa embarks on a perilous journey through the ...
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3
The Wilderness
Mary-Jayne embarks on a daring undercover assignment. Meanwhile, at the Villa Air-Bel, artist Max Ernst hosts an unforgettable surrealist birthday cel...
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4
No Road Back
As Nazi officers instigate chaos and a police response intensifies, Albert finds himself needing to help the writer Walter Mehring escape the city. Me...
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5
The Human Condition
Faced with Margaux's relentless pressure, Mary-Jayne devises a clever plan for a prison escape. Meanwhile, Thomas and a fresh visitor at the villa cha...
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6
Pure Psychic Automatism
Varian hurries to gather enough passengers for DuBois' boat before time runs out. Meanwhile, Albert and Paul stumble upon a startling revelation that ...
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7
Fire in the Snow
Petit devises a risky plan to rescue their friends. As the danger in Marseilles escalates, Mary-Jayne, Albert, and Varian are confronted with painful ...
