Transatlantic — Season 1
Two Americans and their allies form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII.
About this season
Two Americans and their allies form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII.
Episodes (7)
1. Hiding Hand Principle
5.5Aired 7 April 2023 • 50 min
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.
2. The Angel of History
6.7Aired 7 April 2023 • 49 min
An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.
3. The Wilderness
4.8Aired 7 April 2023 • 49 min
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.
4. No Road Back
6.2Aired 7 April 2023 • 47 min
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.
5. The Human Condition
6.0Aired 7 April 2023 • 56 min
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.
6. Pure Psychic Automatism
5.8Aired 7 April 2023 • 48 min
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. Fire in the Snow
4.0Aired 7 April 2023 • 54 min
Petit plans a desperate rescue operation. Realizing that Marseilles is no longer safe, Mary-Jayne, Albert and Varian all face heart-wrenching decisions.