The four-part miniseries 'All the Light We Cannot See' is now streaming on Netflix. Based on Anthony Doerr's 2014 novel, it remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for over 200 weeks. The story follows two teenagers who meet under extraordinary circumstances during the Second World War.
Adaptation and Cast
The miniseries brings the beloved book to life with a cast including Aria Mia Loberti, Louis Hofmann, Mark Ruffalo, and Hugh Laurie. It was adapted to screen in 2023 and released as a four-episode series.
Viewer Reactions
One viewer on Rotten Tomatoes wrote: 'One of the most amazing war-related TV shows out there. I wish more people knew of it. It has a beautiful, moving storyline, wonderful actors portraying strong and thoughtful characters. The atmosphere of war, the dressing, and the music set the right mood for the viewer to enjoy.'
On IMDb, a fan of the book said: 'The book “All the Light We Cannot See” has - for me personally - been one of the best within the last years. I was expecting that Netflix would ruin it. But after watching all 4 episodes I must say that didn't.'
Another review stated: 'After reading the excellent book, my wife and I were captivated by the series. Quite a view into the human spirits during WWII.'
However, some viewers felt the adaptation was not entirely true to the novel. One person remarked: 'I'm so thankful I watched this before I saw the critics' reviews. What a beautiful, emotional & intense miniseries. I really enjoyed it very much.'
Story Overview
The series follows Marie-Laure, a blind French girl, and Werner, a young German soldier. Their paths cross in occupied France after Werner is forced to join the Nazi fight as a radio repair technician. Meanwhile, Marie-Laure helps her father flee Paris with a valuable diamond to prevent it from being stolen by the Nazis. She becomes the target of a ruthless SS officer, and Werner must decide whether to protect her or stick to his role.
All four episodes of 'All the Light We Cannot See' are available exclusively on Netflix.
