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We Were the Lucky Ones

2024Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic785.4Rotten Tomatoes94%86%

A deeply moving, nerve-racking drama series about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Rio" 8.7

Episodes

7.9

Story

Inspired by one family's true story of survival.

The true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.

Feels like

  • WWII Historical Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Survival Story
  • Harrowing & Poignant
  • Resilience & Hope
  • Biographical Account
  • Emotional Journey
  • Jewish Experience
  • Separation & Reunion

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Neasa Hardiman, Amit Gupta, Thomas Kail
Written by
Erica Lipez, Adam Milch, Jonathan Caren
Produced by
David Minkowski, Christina M. Fitzgerald, Eboni Booth
Music by
Rachel Portman, Jon Ehrlich

Everyone

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Facts

March 28, 2024 · May 2, 2024 · Ended

First aired
March 28, 2024
Last aired
May 2, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Yiddish, Hungarian, German, Polish, Portuguese
Made in
United States
Available in
75 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

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Where can I stream We Were the Lucky Ones?

Hulu

In the United States, We Were the Lucky Ones streams on Hulu. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is We Were the Lucky Ones worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is We Were the Lucky Ones plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is We Were the Lucky Ones good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.