If you’re looking for a good historical drama to sink your teeth into, look no further than A Small Light.
The eight part mini-series follows the real-life story of Miep Gies. For those not in the know, she was the brave Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank, her family and other Dutch Jews from the Nazis during World War Two.
It’s an unflinching and raw retelling of one of humanity’s darkest moments, while also highlighting the bravery and selflessness of others.
A Small Light: Plot explained
Bel Powley stars as Miep, and has been widely praised for her electrifying performance.
The series, available on Disney Plus, has received critical acclaim.
Powley is terrific, her wide eyes and demonstrative features supercharging the whole thing.
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has given A Small Light a rare 100% rating.
Critics are all in agreement that it’s well worth a binge.
The Financial Times said: “The series is careful to emphasise the revealing or intimate moments between the terror, bravery and brutality.”
“Powley is terrific, her wide eyes and demonstrative features supercharging the whole thing,” agreed the Times.
“A Small Light finds a fresh way in to this tale of courage, resilience and tragedy and, in doing so, may well pass the story on to yet another generation,” wrote The Guardian.
What do audiences make of the show?
Audience have also trilled A Small Light with praise.
“This is the best Disney Plus show, period,” gushed one viewer. “It is so gripping, showing the story of Anne Frank from a different perspective than what we have come to know. The acting, and cinematography are top notch.
“The writing manages to always have a gut punch in the last 10 minutes of the episode, sometimes being sweet, other times horrifying. It is definitely worth the watch, and needs more people talking about it.”
“This show has you laughing and crying with the characters,” agreed a second. “It’s like they’ve sucked you into the story with them. Absolutely amazing show. Definitely a must watch!”
A third added: “Incredible television and a message that is vitally important in our time.”
That’s our Saturday night binge-watch sorted…
A Small Light is available to watch on Disney+.
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