We Were the Lucky Ones is just days away from its release, and the Hulu comedy is already creating a lot of hype. The historical drama is based on novelist Georgia Hunter’s best-selling novel. The story is set in Poland and follows a Jewish family that is ripped apart during World War II.
Ahead of its premiere, here’s everything you need to know about the series.
When will “We Were the Lucky Ones” be released?
Fans of We Were the Lucky Ones may look forward to the first three episodes of the television adaptation premiering on Hulu on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The next Thursday will witness the publication of one new episode. The overall number of episodes is eight, with the conclusion slated for May 2.
Where can I view the series?
As previously stated, We Were the Lucky Ones will be available on Hulu beginning Thursday, March 28. To view the series, those who do not already have access to the streaming site must subscribe.
Hulu provides cheap bundles to meet its viewers’ demands. A monthly package with a few commercials costs $7.99 per month. If viewers want to bypass the advertising and get directly to the program, they may subscribe to Hulu No Advertising for $17.99 per month.
Is the series based on a book?
We Were the Lucky Ones is based on Georgia Hunter’s best-selling 2017 novel of the same name. Hunter’s work was inspired by her family’s true experience of surviving the Holocaust. The author initially became aware of her grandpa’s existence during World War II while working on a school assignment.
Hunter’s study lasted for years, inspiring her to create her critically praised work. Like many other writers, she will now see her narrative come to life on television with the new Hulu series.
What exactly is We Were the Lucky Ones about?
We Were the Lucky Ones follows the Kurcs, an affluent Jewish family residing in Poland. Sol and Nechuma have five grown children: three sons and two girls. Genec, Mila, Addy, Jakub, and Halina are forging their own paths via their occupations and marriages.
World War II begins in 1939, and the Kurcs, like many other families, are torn apart. With death and violence all around, family members must find the fortitude to live and reconcile with their loved ones.
Who makes up the cast?
The cast may include some recognized faces for viewers. Joey King, widely known for her appearances in the Kissing Booth trilogy and The Act, plays Halina, the Kurcs’ youngest daughter.
Logan Lerman from Percy Jackson co-stars as Halina’s brother, Addy.
Here is a complete cast list for the series.
- Halina Kurc, Joey King.
- Addy Kurc, Logan Lerman
- Jakub Kurc Amit Rahav
- Genec Kurc: Henry Lloyd-Hughes
- Mila Kurc Hadas Yaron.
- Sol Kurc-Lior Ashkenazi
- Nechuma Kurc, Robin Weigert.
- Herta is Genec Rosenblatt’s wife.
- Selim, Mila’s spouse, Michael Aloni
- Adam, Halina’s romantic interest—Sam Woolf
We Were the Lucky Ones is a moving series that will leave viewers in tears. Catch the premiere on Hulu on Thursday, March 28.
