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Overview

Two Americans and their allies form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII.

Series cast

Cory Michael Smith

Varian Fry

Gillian Jacobs

Mary Jayne Gold

Yoli Fuller

Souleymane Touré

Nadiv Molcho

Bill Freier

Corey Stoll

Graham Patterson

Ralph Amoussou

Paul Kandjo

Jodhi May

Peggy Guggenheim

Luke Thompson

Hiram 'Harry' Bingha...

Lolita Chammah

Lorene Letore

Trailers and videos

Seasons

Limited Series

Limited Series

Season overview

Episode 1 Hiding Hand Principle

In 1940 Marseilles, Americans Mary-Jayne Gold and Varian Fry realize they'll need to start using unconventional methods to help the city's refugees.

Episode 2 The Angel of History

An unpleasant surprise sends Varian and Mary-Jayne scrambling to find new accommodations, while Lisa leads a dangerous trek through the mountains.

Episode 3 The Wilderness

Mary-Jayne takes on a risky undercover mission. At the Villa Air-Bel, artist Max Ernst throws a surrealist birthday party for the history books.

Episode 4 No Road Back

When Nazi officers spark panic and a police crackdown, Albert must smuggle the writer Walter Mehring out of the city. Varian bumps into an old friend.

Episode 5 The Human Condition

Under pressure from Margaux, Mary-Jayne masterminds a prison break. Thomas and a new guest at the villa push Varian to live up to his ideals.

Episode 6 Pure Psychic Automatism

Varian races against time to fill DuBois' boat with passengers. Albert and Paul make a chilling discovery that changes their plans for the future.

Episode 7 Fire in the Snow

Petit plans a desperate rescue operation. Realizing that Marseilles is no longer safe, Mary-Jayne, Albert and Varian all face heart-wrenching decisions.