![]() and the Holocaust and has been the subject of multiple well-researched books. I said that the story of Varian Fry, Mary Jayne Gold and the Villa Air-Bel was little known, but that isn’t the same as “unknown.” It was featured - more than a footnote, but less than a chapter - in PBS’ essential documentary The U.S. ![]() But since all you come away from Transatlantic with is a superficial understanding of the subject matter - the tip of the tip of the iceberg and perhaps not even that - it’s easy to feel that’s something, but hard to feel like it’s enough. It’s lighter on its feet and more generally entertaining than any summary of the subject matter might lead you to expect. The series, which hails from Unorthodox co-creator Anna Winger and Daniel Handler, is a frothy adventure yarn that steers into its Classical Hollywood-style romanticism more than any Holocaust-adjacent darkness. If Transatlantic arrived on Netflix with a guarantee that every viewer who tuned in would promptly go and learn more about the story of Varian Fry, Mary Jayne Gold and the Villa Air-Bel, I would give it a strong recommendation. Upfronts Preview: The Year of Media Chaos (And How It Impacts Pitches for Ad Money) ![]()
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