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Limited Series – All the Light We Cannot See

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A blind French girl and a young German soldier's paths collide during WWII.
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All the Light We Cannot See — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

While All the Light We Cannot See has a bright cast, its potential is often snuffed out by a tonally awkward blend of serious and silly.

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Helen Trinca The Australian Dec 20, 2023
All the Light We Cannot See pushes our buttons for reactions that come even as we see the melodrama, hear the over-the-top score, and wince at the cliches. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Nov 8, 2023
The show, directed by Shawn Levy, doesn’t dig into the big issues it raises, most notably about the possibility of redemption in such extreme circumstances. It skirts them, focusing more on the atmospherics. Go to Full Review Alison Herman Variety Nov 6, 2023
Knight and Levy aim for an uplifting, inspirational tale of connection that transcends division, distance and prejudice, but instead deliver a flat, jumbled story that lacks the desired effect. Go to Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Jul 25, 2025
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Perhaps the failure was a bit of a departure from the original plot or a different approach to telling it. In any case, is captivating, manages a climate of constant tension, and stands out for its technical aspects and its cast. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review William Schwartz Book & Film Globe May 3, 2024
Too long for a film, too short for a series, and with genuinely awful sound mixing (keep the volume control handy), All The Light We Cannot See suffers from a lot of technical problems. Go to Full Review Ricardo De Querol El Pais (Spain) Mar 8, 2024
Despite the flaws in The Light You Can't See, you may still have a good time with it. It's a nice story, what the hell, that could have been better told. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 16, 2026 A touching and impeccably produced story about the paths that cross in war. It loses some of the depth of the original material, but compensates with great performances and a lot of sensitivity. See more Mary C @RT67721611 May 15, 2026 All the light we cannot see is a beautiful, devastating, intensely emotional and philosophical book. I hoped the tv show would be a love letter to it. It should be considered hate mail. Mark Ruffallo should reconsider his profession. See more Mike H @RT47882983 Apr 30, 2026 This was a well done series and I'm really glad I watched it See more Tom W @Tdwid Feb 17, 2026 After reading the excellent book, my wife and I were captivated by the series. Quite a view into the human spirits during WWII. See more Elle G. @eeh1201 Feb 6, 2026 All the Light We Cannot See is a phenomenal, beautifully written novel — deeply layered, emotional, and meticulously crafted. Unfortunately, the Netflix adaptation misses the mark. While visually stunning, the show strays significantly from the heart of the story, leaving out major plot lines and altering key characters in ways that fundamentally change the narrative. The depth, nuance, and emotional weight that made the book so powerful are largely lost in translation. If you loved the book, this adaptation will leave you disappointed. See more Yui I @yuithenorthstar Aug 6, 2025 Even after all the war she's been through she's still standing🌺 . . . this made me sob like a child deep inside my soul, just wow it's perfection (watched this specially because of Louis Hofmann and he never disappoint I love me some him Please be my Husband nowww) . . . I am Marie-Laure Leblanc & she is Me •08/07/25• See more Read all reviews
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Steven Knight

Creator

Shawn Levy

Creator

Shawn Levy

Director

Aria Mia Loberti

Marie-Laure LeBlanc

Louis Hofmann

Werner Pfennig

Mark Ruffalo

Daniel LeBlanc

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 2, 2023 Episode 1 In Nazi-occupied Saint-Malo, Marie broadcasts through an air raid, an act punishable by death; Werner, a young German soldier, listens in. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 2, 2023 Episode 2 During an intense interrogation, Marie recalls the Nazi invasion of Paris, as Werner remembers a fateful visit from an SS officer to his orphanage. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 2, 2023 Episode 3 After earning Etienne's trust, Werner opens up about his haunting past and his ties to shortwave 13.10; Daniel goes to great lengths to trick the Gestapo. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 2, 2023 Episode 4 A hellbent von Rumpel makes his final bid to find the Sea of Flames; as artillery falls and American forces breach the city, Werner races to save Marie. Details

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Season Info

Director
Shawn Levy
Creator
Steven Knight, Shawn Levy
Executive Producer
Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Josh S. Barry
Screenwriter
Anthony Doerr
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 2, 2023
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