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★ 6.6

Best Episodes Of Transatlantic

Overall Rating: ★ 6.6

Best Episodes Of Transatlantic

(Overall Rating: ★ 6.6)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Transatlantic, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

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.

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.

1 Seasons
7 Episodes
Ended
Drama War & Politics
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Overall Rating

★ 6.6
S1 E6
#1
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E5
#2
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E2
#3
★ 7.1

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.

S1 E4
#4
★ 7.1

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.

S1 E3
#5
★ 7.0

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.

S1 E7
#6
★ 7.0

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.

S1 E1
#7
★ 6.8

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.

S1 E1
#1
★ 6.8

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.

S1 E3
#2
★ 7.0

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.

S1 E7
#3
★ 7.0

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.

S1 E2
#4
★ 7.1

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.

S1 E4
#5
★ 7.1

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.

S1 E5
#6
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E6
#7
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E1
★ 6.8

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.

S1 E2
★ 7.1

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.

S1 E3
★ 7.0

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.

S1 E4
★ 7.1

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.

S1 E5
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E6
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E7
★ 7.0

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
1 ★ 7.1 7
★ 7.3 Pure Psychic Automatism
★ 6.8 Hiding Hand Principle
Cast

Gillian Jacobs

Mary Jayne Gold

Cory Michael Smith

Varian Fry

Lucas Englander

Albert Hirschman

Corey Stoll

Graham Patterson

Ralph Amoussou

Paul Kandjo

Deleila Piasko

Lisa Fittko