“a consistent tinge of optimism”

The Boston Globe finds the series “potent” and “devastating” but notes that “There is a theme of hope hovering over … with the title and its ironic claim providing a consistent tinge of optimism — luck!” The article goes on: “One of the strengths of We Were the Lucky Ones, brought to TV by Erica Lipez of Julia and The Morning Show, is that we get to know the Kurcs … and become emotionally involved as they weather each new wave of cruelty.” Full story here.