The mournful music and the leisurely brushstrokes echo loudly even amid the terrible sounds of battle. At its core, art stands for a wide range of things. It therefore comes as no surprise that the Netflix television series “Transatlantic” focuses on how good people protected artists from all walks of life despite the threat of World War II. The book by Julie Orringer, which details actual events, is the basis for the TV show. The series, which was created by Anna Winger and Daniel Hendler, depicts how a private relief organisation risks the lives of its employees in order to save some of Europe’s most eminent philosophers and artists.
The drama, which also features Gillian Jacobs, Lucas Englander, and Cory Michael Smith, centres on the life of the Emergency Rescue Committee, which is headed by journalist Varian Fry. He creates a scheme with his friends Mary Jane Gold and Albert Hirschman to aid more than 2000 refugees in fleeing Nazi-occupied France. The story’s premise is sufficient to captivate viewers and pique their interest in finding other works that explore the Second World War’s tense tension. If the gut-wrenching story of “Transatlantic” appeals to you as much as it did to us, then check out this list of other television shows that elegantly combine drama, sacrifice, and combat. Several of these TV shows, including “Transatlantic,” are available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime.
Atlantic Crossing (2020)
The series chronicles the incredibly true tale of Crown Princess Martha and the odd connection that developed between the Princess of Norway and U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt during perilous times. Alexander Eik, the creator, writer, and director of the film, which stars Sofia Helin, Tobias Santelmann, Kyle MacLachlan, and Harriet Sansom, depicts the true story of Princess Martha’s lost journey and the events that followed her dissent against the Nazis. The narrative describes Princess Martha’s vivid voyage from Nazi-invaded Norway to England and the role she played after being taken under President Roosevelt’s wing. ‘Atlantic Crossing’ will provide you many of the same features seen in ‘Transatlantic,’ depicting resistance on all fronts, and will make for the ideal series to follow up on.
Land Girls (2009)
Three women join the Women’s Land Army in Britain during World War II, and the series chronicles their lives as they navigate their highs, lows, and in-betweens. Summer Strallen, Becci Gemmell, Jo Woodcock, and Christine Bottomley make up the main cast. The story details how Nancy, Joyce, Annie, and Bea replace the male workforce and find love and success in life.
The series, which was created by Roland Moore, features the controversial characters Nancy, Joyce, Annie, and Bea, who come from many classes and ideologies and make friendships in the face of the ongoing battle. Although a tad mellow, the “Land Girls” navigate complex problems and display the same emotions that draw viewers to “Transatlantic.”
Resistance (2014)
“Resistance” chronicles the narrative of young heroes who struggle against the Gestapo for freedom in Nazi-occupied France, following the lives of Lili Franchet, Jean Frydman, Andre Kirschen, and Albert Mulveau. The Dan Franck-created television series, which stars Pauline Burlet, Tom Hudson, Jeremie Petrus, Cesar Domboy, and Stephane Debac, is based on actual events and depicts the hardships of love, life, and youth before to joining the Resistance against the German Nazi occupation. After viewing “Transatlantic,” “Resistance” is a fantastic series to watch because of their growing friendship and never-ending pursuit of their objective.
SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022-)
The television series produced by Steven Knight, starring Connor Swindells, Sofia Boutella, Jack O’ Connell, Alfie Allen, and Dominic West, explores the history of the British Army Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers and their experience in the Western Desert Campaign during the Second World War. Based on a historical story, the show follows several characters as they attempt to join the Special Air Service, a unit that was created as a result of misinformation and Lieutenant David Stirling’s decisions. If “Transatlantic” held your attention with its unwavering commitment in the face of injustice, “SAS: Rogue Heroes” will captivate you with the tale of an equally unwavering resistance.
Spies of Warsaw (2013)
Colonel Jean Francois Mercier, a Deuxième Bureau intelligence operative, assumes the identity of a military attache in the French embassy and discovers the German battle plans. He then develops a plan to fend both Nazi and Soviet assassins while attempting to warn both nations of the impending threat. The series, which is set in Poland in 1938 and stars David Tenant, Janet Montgomery, and Marcin Dorocinski, demonstrates clever covert techniques to avert the inevitable catastrophe.
The series, which was co-written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, is known for its strong build-up and tension. So, this series could be the ideal drama to watch next if you enjoy the components of secret operations in “Transatlantic.”
The Halcyon (2017)
The Halcyon, a work of fiction by Charlotte Jones, is set at a five-star hotel in 1940s London. The drama series, which also features Anabelle Apison, Steven Mackintosh, Mark Benton, Olivia Williams, and Kara Tointon, focuses on how the conflict affects various characters’ families, relationships, and political views. The series depicts the anxieties of the characters, including hotel personnel, strangers, and even aristocrats, and follows kindness, friendship, and love as they grow more and more. Hence, if you enjoyed the sense of community in “Transatlantic,” “The Halcyon” will be the series for you.
The Pacific (2020)
The lives of three marines in America during the Second World War are followed in the miniseries “The Pacific.” The HBO miniseries depicts the narrative of brevity, heroism, and unwavering resolve in the midst of a blazing battle based on the extraordinary true experiences of Marines Sgt. John Basilone, Pfc. Eugene Sledge, and Robert Leckie. Journalists John Basilone and Robert Leckie join in the military in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. But, Eugene Sledge, the son of a doctor, is unable to enrol due to a “heart murmur” and must watch as his pal Sidney fights on without him.
The Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman-created television series, which stars Joseph Mazzello, James Badge Dale, Jon Seda, Tom Hanks, Rami Malek, and Ashton Holmes, echoes the essence of countless lives lost and honours the various individuals who entered battle without thinking it through. The perfect television show to watch after seeing “Transatlantic” is “The Pacific,” which continues the themes of sacrifice and unwavering bravery.
World on Fire (2019-)
“World on Fire” shows how war impacts people’s lives in numerous ways by tracing the intertwined lives of common people living in five different countries. The Peter Bowker-created series explores the secret lives of characters in Britain, Poland, France, Germany, and the United States during World War Two and features Julia Brown, Sean Bean, Helen Hunt, Jonah Hauer King, Lesley Manville, Zofia Wichlacz, and Brian Smith.
The series keeps viewers bubbling with anticipatory anxiety because of the immense tension between being caught by the Nazis and the beaches of Dunkirk. Hence, if the interwoven fates of the characters in “Transatlantic” piqued your curiosity, “World on Fire” will undoubtedly hold your attention.
