An American journalist who spent 13 months in France 1940-41 managed to arrange safe passage to the US for over 2,000 refugees; who were in danger of losing their lives.
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Episode List
S1 • E1
Hiding Hand Principle
In 1940 Marseilles, Americans Mary-Jayne Gold and Varian Fry realise they'll need to use unconventional methods to help the city's refugees.
S1 • E2
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.
S1 • E3
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.
S1 • E4
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.
S1 • E5
The Human Condition
Under pressure from Margaux, Mary-Jayne masterminds a prison break. Thomas and a new friend at the villa push Varian to live up to his ideals.
S1 • E6
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.
S1 • E7
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.
