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Season 1

6 episodes · 21st May 2026

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Episodes

01 A Small Slice of Chaos still A Small Slice of Chaos Episode 121st May 2026 While Etty faces the growing threat of fascism, she remains determined to pursue her writing ambitions. When she meets the therapist Julius Spier, the two quickly form an intense and life-changing bond. 02 The Girl Who Couldn’t Kneel still The Girl Who Couldn’t Kneel Episode 221st May 2026 As Etty’s brother Mischa appears to be missing, the Hillesum family sets out to search for him. Meanwhile, her relationship with therapist Julius Spier leaves her confused, but inspires her to begin writing a diary. 03 My Darkest Middle Ages still My Darkest Middle Ages Episode 321st May 2026 Etty’s mental state improves as she continues writing her diary. In Amsterdam, “No entry for Jews” signs begin to appear. She is expelled from the university, while Spier falls into the hands of the Gestapo. 04 The Sky Within Me still The Sky Within Me Episode 428th May 2026 Jews are forced to give up their bicycles. Spier receives a deportation order to Westerbork transit camp. When Etty is summoned, Han urges her to seek exemption through the Jewish Council. 05 A Stepping Stone To a Great Love still A Stepping Stone To a Great Love Episode 528th May 2026 While working for the Jewish Council, Etty sees privileged Jews being granted exemptions from deportation. Despite her opposition to the system, she tries to use it to save Spier. 06 A Bandage on Many Wounds still A Bandage on Many Wounds Episode 628th May 2026 At her parents’ home in Deventer, Etty is awakened by Han, who wants her to go into hiding at Klaas’s house. Instead, she chooses to remain faithful to her chosen path.
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01 Julia Windischbauer profile Julia Windischbaueras Etty Hillesum 02 Sebastian Koch profile Sebastian Kochas Julius Spier 03 Leopold Witte profile Leopold Witteas Han Wegerif 04 Gijs Naber profile Gijs Naberas Klaas Smellik 05 Claire Bender profile Claire Benderas Lizzie Levy 06 Evgenia Dodina profile Evgenia Dodinaas Riva Hillesum 07 Bart Klever profile Bart Kleveras Van Donker 08 Hagai Levi profile Hagai LeviDirector / Creator
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