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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.

1 Seasons
7 Episodes
Ended
Drama War & Politics
Best Episodes
S1E6 - Pure Psychic Automatism ★ 7.3
S1E2 - The Angel of History ★ 7.1
S1E4 - No Road Back ★ 7.1
Worst Episodes
S1E1 - Hiding Hand Principle ★ 6.9
S1E3 - The Wilderness ★ 7.0
S1E7 - Fire in the Snow ★ 7.0
★ 7.3/10 (152 votes)
#1

Pure Psychic Automatism

S1:E6

Varian races against time to fill DuBois' boat with passengers. Albert and Paul make a chilling discovery that changes their plans for the future.

★ 7.1/10 (205 votes)
#2

The Angel of History

S1:E2

An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.

★ 7.1/10 (165 votes)
#3

No Road Back

S1:E4

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.

★ 7.1/10 (157 votes)
#4

The Human Condition

S1:E5

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.

★ 7.0/10 (187 votes)
#5

The Wilderness

S1:E3

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.

★ 7.0/10 (157 votes)
#6

Fire in the Snow

S1:E7

Petit plans a desperate rescue operation. Realizing that Marseilles is no longer safe, Mary-Jayne, Albert and Varian all face heart-wrenching decisions.

★ 6.9/10 (261 votes)
#7

Hiding Hand Principle

S1:E1

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.

★ 6.9/10 (261 votes)
#1

Hiding Hand Principle

S1:E1

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.

★ 7.0/10 (187 votes)
#2

The Wilderness

S1:E3

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.

★ 7.0/10 (157 votes)
#3

Fire in the Snow

S1:E7

Petit plans a desperate rescue operation. Realizing that Marseilles is no longer safe, Mary-Jayne, Albert and Varian all face heart-wrenching decisions.

★ 7.1/10 (205 votes)
#4

The Angel of History

S1:E2

An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.

★ 7.1/10 (165 votes)
#5

No Road Back

S1:E4

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.

★ 7.1/10 (157 votes)
#6

The Human Condition

S1:E5

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.

★ 7.3/10 (152 votes)
#7

Pure Psychic Automatism

S1:E6

Varian races against time to fill DuBois' boat with passengers. Albert and Paul make a chilling discovery that changes their plans for the future.

★ 6.9/10 (261 votes)

Hiding Hand Principle

S1:E1

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.

★ 7.1/10 (205 votes)

The Angel of History

S1:E2

An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.

★ 7.0/10 (187 votes)

The Wilderness

S1:E3

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.

★ 7.1/10 (165 votes)

No Road Back

S1:E4

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.

★ 7.1/10 (157 votes)

The Human Condition

S1:E5

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.

★ 7.3/10 (152 votes)

Pure Psychic Automatism

S1:E6

Varian races against time to fill DuBois' boat with passengers. Albert and Paul make a chilling discovery that changes their plans for the future.

★ 7.0/10 (157 votes)

Fire in the Snow

S1:E7

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
1 ★ 7.1 7
★ 7.3 Pure Psychic Automatism
★ 6.9 Hiding Hand Principle
Gillian Jacobs
Cory Michael Smith
Lucas Englander
Corey Stoll
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Cast & Crew

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