A Small Light 2023
“Risk everything.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 1, 2023
- Last Aired
- May 22, 2023
- Format
- 1 season · 8 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E8 "Legacy" (★ 7.8/10)
- Created By
- Joan Rater, Tony Phelan
- Network
- National Geographic
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is A Small Light?
A Small Light is a television series based on the true story of a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter a family from the Nazis during World War II. The series was created by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan and premiered on National Geographic on May 1, 2023, with subsequent releases on Disney+ and Hulu.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- First aired
- May 1, 2023
- Last aired
- May 22, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- National Geographic
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 123 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- National Geographic
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Overview
A Small Light is a television series based on the true story of a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter a family from the Nazis during World War II. The series was created by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan and premiered on National Geographic on May 1, 2023, with subsequent releases on Disney+ and Hulu. The story follows the woman's remarkable actions and her role in hiding the family for an extended period. The series is an adaptation of the real-life events surrounding the family's time in hiding and their subsequent survival. It is an inspiring and dramatic portrayal of a critical moment in history.
Should you watch it?
“A Dutch woman risks everything to hide a family and preserve a diary that changes history.”
- Based on the true story of Miep Gies and Anne Frank
- Highlights ordinary courage during World War II
- Well‑crafted period drama
- TV‑14 rating includes mature themes
Watch it if you appreciate true‑historical dramas about ordinary heroes during World War II.
The series contains wartime violence and emotional intensity, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc May 1, 2023
- E2 Welcome to Switzerland Core May 1, 2023
- E3 Motherland Core May 8, 2023
- E4 The Butterfly Core May 8, 2023
- E5 Scheissfeld Core May 15, 2023
- E6 Boiling Point Core May 15, 2023
- E7 What Can Be Saved Mytharc May 22, 2023
- E8 Legacy Mytharc May 22, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Who created "A Small Light"?
The series was created by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan.
When did the series premiere?
It premiered on National Geographic on May 1 2023 and on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows Dutchwoman Miep Gies as she helps hide the Frank family and preserves Anne Frank’s diary during the Nazi occupation.
Where can I stream the series?
It is available on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu.
What is the series' content rating?
It is rated TV‑14, indicating mature themes suitable for older teens and adults.
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