The historical drama “All the Light We Cannot See” (original title: All the Light We Cannot See) was recently released on Netflix. Currently, the series is ranked 1 in the Netflix ranking.
On November 2, 2023, the miniseries “All the Light We Cannot See” was released on Netflix and is currently a huge success.
In the global ranking of the streaming platform, the miniseries is ranked 1 in the category “English series” with:
- 37.6 million hours viewed
- 9.8 million views
The ranking refers to the period from October 30 to November 5, 2023 (via Netflix)
Here you can watch the trailer for the miniseries featuring Mark Ruffalo:
Two teenagers fighting on different fronts in World War II
What is All the Light We Cannot See about? The series takes place in 1940s Europe. It focuses on the lives of two teenagers.
The blind teenager Marie-Laure lives in Paris. Her father Daniel strives to provide his daughter with a safe and beautiful life.
The second main character is Werner from Germany. Due to his strong affinity for radio and communication technology, he was sent to a prestigious military school.
But then World War II breaks out. Nazis invade France. Marie-Laure must flee and becomes part of the resistance with her radio broadcasts.
Werner is tasked with tracking down the person behind the messages – yet he feels a special connection to Marie-Laure.
The miniseries is based on the novel of the same name by Anthony Doerr, who won the Pulitzer Prize.
Who is in the cast? Besides Mark Ruffalo, whom many also know as the Marvel hero Hulk, Dark actor Louis Hofmann and Hugh Laurie (House) are also in the mix.
You can check out here for a list by our Moviepilot colleagues of other series coming in November.
How long does the miniseries last? All the Light We Cannot See offers you four episodes, each lasting between 51 and 63 minutes. The historical drama can be binge-watched in just 4 hours.
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