the 4-episode Netflix series about World War II

Netflix has among its catalog a four-episode drama miniseries call The light you can’t see. Set in the Occupied France during World War II, This unmissable production was highly praised by critics and users of the platform for its crude, but emotional way to portray resistance and everyday life of families in the midst of conflict.

Unlike many other works about this era, The light you can’t see manages to capture an innovative perspective, moving away from typical war stories. Through their stories, you can see how the bravery of the survivors of a group of young people who seek to maintain their humanity is displayed.

Despite its short duration, this streaming platform miniseries completely immerses the viewer in what its protagonists experience and get involved with the story and the development of the plot. A very good option to marathon next weekend.

Synopsis of The Light You Can’t See, unmissable on Netflix

The central plot revolves around Mari-Laure LeBlanc, a young blind girl who, along with her father, is forced to move from Paris to a remote French town to escape the advance of the war. Once settled in the coastal town of Saint-Malo, her father will dedicate his efforts to teaching her daughter the skills necessary to defend herself and fend for herself.

In parallel, the girl will find hope and life lessons in the stories of one of her new neighbors. As the years go by, Mari-Laure will not only achieve her independence, but will also become actively involved in the French resistance, transmitting valuable radio messages that will be intercepted even by the Nazi enemy himself, played by Werner Pfennig, a young recruit of the German army with a tough past in an orphanage.

Trailer for The Light You Can’t See

Cast of The Light You Can’t See

The cast working on this adaptation of the book directed by Steven Knight is as follows:

• Ana Mia Loberti as Marie-Laure LeBlanc
• Mark Ruffalo
• Hugh Laurie
• Louis Hoffmann
• Lars Eindinger
• Andrea Deck