Transatlantic

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 7, 2023
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9

Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Jack Seale
    Apr 7, 2023
    60
    As a palatable history lesson, Transatlantic is comprehensive. ... Transatlantic struggles, however, to weave its learning points elegantly into the drama, to show rather than tell.
  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Clint Worthington
    Apr 7, 2023
    60
    The performances are game. ... But the series sacrifices a bit of depth in exchange for accessibility, keeping its famous players at arm’s length and speedrunning through the honorable work the ERC did in real life.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Apr 5, 2023
    60
    It’s lighter on its feet and more generally entertaining than any summary of the subject matter might lead you to expect. But since all you come away from Transatlantic with is a superficial understanding of the subject matter — the tip of the tip of the iceberg and perhaps not even that — it’s easy to feel that’s something, but hard to feel like it’s enough.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Apr 7, 2023
    50
    Though “Transatlantic” is made with evident affection for its subject, and is not without entertainment value, it can also be clunky, corny and clichéd, scattered and perfunctory and at times unintentionally laughable.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Aramide Tinubu
    Apr 6, 2023
    50
    “Transatlantic” falters because it’s too broad. ... While “Transatlantic” in some ways pays reverence to their contributions, its overly expansive cast and storylines create a lack of intimacy. A more centralized focus on the major players would have made the series more intricate and profound.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 7 out of 13
  1. Tywins0903
    Apr 9, 2023
    1
    Terrible casting and writing. This is like having Tik Tok stars reenact WW2 themed scenes. It's supposed to be a period piece so when everyoneTerrible casting and writing. This is like having Tik Tok stars reenact WW2 themed scenes. It's supposed to be a period piece so when everyone sounds like they graduated Highschool in 2020 the whole vibe is just off. Waste of alot of money and a good premise.… Full Review »
  2. OlivierPiel
    Apr 8, 2023
    0
    Critics call this show "accessible", what a nice euphemism for "dumb enough for average 'Murican". Stoopid WW2 porn. Morbid fascination forCritics call this show "accessible", what a nice euphemism for "dumb enough for average 'Murican". Stoopid WW2 porn. Morbid fascination for Nazis. Netflix. Enough said.… Full Review »
  3. ErtayO
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    Enchanting and courageous characters, a very engaging storyline and the wonderful blue setting of Marseilles. The result is a miraculous tvEnchanting and courageous characters, a very engaging storyline and the wonderful blue setting of Marseilles. The result is a miraculous tv series that will definitely make you believe in good human nature against all odds. I couldn't get out of the atmosphere long after I finished watching it. But come on Netflix, we really had more than enough of LGBTI+ pumping into our eyes and souls..… Full Review »
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