We Were the Lucky Ones

Production Note - Limited Series

We Were the Lucky Ones is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 8-episode run in May 2024. Based on the bestselling novel by Georgia Hunter, the production is an expansive historical drama that chronicles the true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II. Developed by Erica Lipez and starring Joey King and Logan Lerman, the series was filmed across multiple international locations to capture the global scale of the Kurc family diaspora. The project was conceived as a complete adaptation of the source material, ensuring every major narrative arc from the book was addressed within its single-season structure.

The series concludes with the definitive survival and eventual reunion of the family members, mirroring the historical record and the novel’s resolution. Because the show serves as a biographical account of a specific set of lived experiences during the Holocaust, there is no remaining source material to adapt for a continuation. The creators and the network have consistently marketed the show as a complete limited event, emphasizing its status as a self-contained story that honors the legacy of the real-life Kurc family without the need for additional seasons.