Series synopsis
We Were the Lucky Ones is an American drama television series that premiered on Hulu on March 28, 2024. It ended on May 2, 2024. It was created by Erica Lipez. It stars Joey King, Logan Lerman, Robin Weigert and Lior Ashkenazi.
The true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.
Premise
The true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.
Premise: Inspired by one family's true story of survival.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joey King as Halina Kurc
- Logan Lerman as Addy Kurc
- Robin Weigert as Nechuma Kurc
- Lior Ashkenazi as Sol Kurc
- Amit Rahav as Jakob Kurc
- Eva Feiler as Bella Tatar
- Hadas Yaron as Mila Kurc
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Genek Kurc
Supporting cast
- Sam Woolf as Adam Eichenwald
- Moran Rosenblatt as Herta Seifert
Guest cast
- Lihi Kornowski as Eliska Lowbeer
- Gabriela Całun as Julia
- Patrycja Trzoch as Marta Górski
- Zuzanna Puławska as Maja
- Sebastian Łach as Bruno
- Maciej Nawrocki as Cyrus
- Aneta Piotrowska as woman
- Kornelia Strzelecka as Renia
- Marina Bye as Rahel
- Ido Samuel as Isaac
- Marin Hinkle as Madame Lowbeer
- Michael Aloni as Selim Kajler
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 28, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Radom The Kurc family celebrates Passover in Radom, Poland. One year later, the onset of World War II forces a devastating separation. |
March 28, 2024 |
| 2 |
Lvov Halina and Bella start their passage to Lvov. Sol, Nechuma, and Mila must find a new home in German-occupied Radom. Addy is conscripted into a Polish unit of the French army. |
March 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Siberia Genek and Herta are sent on a grueling train ride. Addy escapes Europe by sea. Halina starts a new job in Soviet-Occupied Lvov. |
March 28, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 28, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 2, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |