The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The Tattooist of Auschwitz centers on Lali Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who survives Auschwitz-Birkenau after being assigned to tattoo identification numbers on fellow inmates. The series follows how that role reshaped his relationships and moral outlook, focusing in particular on his bond with Gita Furmanova and the small acts that mattered amid brutality. Scenes move between the camp's harsh routines and quieter moments that reveal memory, identity and responsibility. With younger and older versions of Lali present, the story stays rooted in personal testimony rather than spectacle. The series also shows the aftermath, and how survivors carried those experiences for decades.

Released in 2024, the series adapts Heather Morris' bestselling novel, with Morris credited as creator. It assembles an international cast led by Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak, Jonas Nay, Melanie Lynskey and Harvey Keitel, and includes veteran actors alongside younger leads.

As of its initial release there were no major award wins reported. Still, critics noted standout performances and the show generated discussion that could attract awards attention in future seasons or ceremonies. Official major nominations or wins had not been documented at the time of release.

The series prompted renewed interest in Lali Sokolov's life and in survivor testimony, sparking conversations about portraying atrocity on screen, the ethics of representation, and the role of tattooing in public memory. Educators and discussion groups have used the adaptation to introduce debates about witness accounts and remembrance.

Audience response has been largely positive, with an 8.0/10 average across 135 votes. Reviews praised strong performances, deliberate pacing and the show's focus on moral ambiguity. Key themes are survival under coercion, the burdens of memory, intimate resistance, and the strain between love and responsibility, and its historical sensitivity.