‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Review: Melanie Lynskey and Harvey Keitel in Peacock’s Harrowing Holocaust Drama

Peacock's "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," starring Melanie Lynskey and Harvey Keitel, presents a harrowing Holocaust narrative. The drama effectively uses poignant portraits and a bell toll to mark each character's death, urging viewers to remember and not look away. The series, developed from Heather Morris's novel, intertwines a touching romance with the grim realities of concentration camp life, focusing on the protagonist Lali's struggle and his relationship with fellow prisoner Gita. Despite its intense subject matter, the show highlights moments of compassion and the enduring human spirit amidst brutality.