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'Such a good show': Fans praise Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' for its moving portrayal of the Holocaust

The drama series, created by Erica Lipez, is based on the true story of a Jewish family who struggled to survive the Holocaust

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans are deeply moved by Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' for its poignant portrayal of the Holocaust, depicting the struggles of a Jewish family as they fight to survive.

Based on Georgia Hunter's novel of the same name, the series tells the story of the Kurc family, torn apart across continents in the wake of the brutal extermination of Jews in Poland.

The series features stellar performances from renowned actors such as Joey King, Logan Lerman, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Amit Rahav, Hadas Yaron, Lior Ashkenazi, and Robin Weigert, among those in crucial roles.

Internet described 'We Were the Lucky Ones' as beautiful

The series, which premiered its first three episodes on March 28, 2024, is garnering positive feedback with each new episode.

In the latest episode, viewers witnessed the ongoing struggles of the Kurc family, with Halina Kurc (Joey King) desperately trying to ensure her parents' safety, while Mila Kurc (Hadas Yaron) escaped Radom and now finds herself working as a babysitter for a German family in Warsaw.

As soon as the episode aired, viewers turned to X to share their thoughts, with an outpouring of praise for the heart-wrenching portrayal depicted in the episode

A fan raved about the series, saying, "Hulu’s, We were the lucky ones is very good… Ive watch some good documentaries about Hitler and Nazism on Hulu and PB… its a reminder that evil lurks bit far away, and freedom is not free."

Another fan added, "We were the lucky ones on Hulu is so good smh. I will watch a million holocaust movies and learn something new each time." "We were the lucky ones is such a good show," wrote another fan.

One user characterized the show as heartbreaking and stated, "We were the lucky ones is so heart wrenching and just devastating to watch. Holocaust stories always hurt my heart. This show was beautifully done with the Jewish culture."

"We Were the Lucky Ones has well and truly had me sobbing every episode," added another fan.

An admirer praised Eva Feiler for her fine acting chops and stated, "Eva Feiler deserves every award for her performance as Bella in We Were the Lucky ones."

A fan shared his thoughts on the show's parallels to the modern world, saying, "So, no one else feels like its 1938 Germany? I'm the only one. I'm watching a show named "We were the Lucky ones". What is going on today in the west is hauntingly similar to. It feels like in a year or two some of us will be hiding a Jewish family in our attic."

While some intended to tune in to the show, eagerly seeking others' opinions, "Anyone watching We Were The Lucky Ones?? How is it?? Is it good??"

What is the plot of 'We Were the Lucky Ones'?

The eight-part miniseries centers on the Kurc family, whose ordinary lives take a dramatic turn when their city, Radom, Poland, is invaded by Germans

The Kurc family is violently torn apart as war sweeps across Europe, with each member thrust into a life-threatening struggle to survive.

Some are forced to live in ghettos against their will, while others escape to other nations and make an effort to conceal their Jewish identity.

The narrative follows each sibling and their parents as they face their challenges. It depicts a stunning testimony to the human spirit in the face of adversity, with a family's battle for survival shining through. 

How to stream 'We Were the Lucky Ones'? 

Prepare yourself for an emotional rollercoaster filled with heartbreaking tales that will undoubtedly make you feel emotional.

You can easily subscribe to watch the series by going to the Hulu website.

The version with advertisements costs $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year. The ad-supported package is available to qualified students for $1.99 per month.

On the other hand, if you would rather not see any advertisements, the premium package is $17.99 a month. 

'We Were the Lucky Ones' trailer