We Were the Lucky Ones
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Maid, start here.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 165K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Erica Lipez
- Joey KingHalina Kurc
- Logan LermanAddy Kurc
- Robin WeigertNechuma Kurc
- Lior AshkenaziSol Kurc
- Amit RahavJakob Kurc
- Eva FeilerBella Tatar
- Hadas YaronMila Kurc
- Henry Lloyd-HughesGenek Kurc
- Sam WoolfAdam Eichenwald
- Moran RosenblattHerta Seifert