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Quick Answer: You can watch the new series We Were the Lucky Ones online for free with a 30-day trial to Hulu.
“The only thing I know for certain, is that there’s no reason I should be alive, and yet, I am,” says Hadas Yaron’s character, Mila Kurc, in the trailer for Hulu‘s new historical drama, We Were the Lucky Ones, premiering March 28.
Adapted from author Georgia Hunter’s 2017 bestselling novel of the same name — and inspired by the true story of Hunter’s ancestors — We Were the Lucky Ones takes place in 1939 and follows the Kurcs, a Polish Jewish family who get “separated at the start of WWII,” according to Hulu’s description of the show.
“The series follows them across continents as they do everything in their power to survive, and to reunite. We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive. The series is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.”
Along with Yaron, We Were the Lucky Ones also stars Joey King, Logan Lerman, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and Amit Rahav, with showrunner Erica Lipez and Hunter joining as a co-executive producer. Here’s how to watch the new Hulu Original series, plus how to stream the premiere episodes for free.
How to Watch We Were the Lucky Ones Online
The new eight-episode series We Were the Lucky Ones premieres with its first three episodes this week — here’s how to watch each episode online:
Stream We Were the Lucky Ones on Hulu for Free
If you want to watch the series premiere of We Were the Lucky Ones, you’ll need a Hulu subscription. A Hulu (With Ads) base plan starts at $7.99 per month.
Don’t have a plan yet and not sure you want to commit to a subscription? New subscribers can test out a Hulu plan with a 30-day free trial before the monthly fee kicks in. Hulu also offers an ad-free package for $17.99 per month and also includes a month-long free trial.
In addition to Hulu’s free trial, the streaming service also offers a great deal for students. College students can currently save 75% off monthly subscription costs and score a Hulu plan for as little as $1.99 per month.
Is We Were the Lucky Ones Based on a Book?
Yes, Hulu‘s new limited series We Were the Lucky Ones is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name, penned by Georgia Hunter. If you want to read the book before watching the new series, you can pick it up in paperback or hardcover online and at your local library.
Buy the Book
‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
By Georgia Hunter
“Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive — and to reunite — We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds,” per the book synopsis on Amazon
We Were the Lucky Ones, the book, is also available as an audiobook, which you can listen to with a free trial to Audbile. After your 30-day trial, your subscription will cost $14.95/month. We Were the Lucky Ones is also available to read on Kindle.
