In this novel, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a love story emerges amidst the darkest of circumstances and settings.

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" sees a love story blossom amidst the bleakest circumstances.

This six-part series is centered around a love story, set amidst the most horrific of circumstances. Lale, or Lali (portrayed by Jonah Hauer-King from "The Little Mermaid"), is tasked with branding identification numbers onto fellow prisoners. While in the camps, he encounters Gita (played by Polish actress Anna Prochniak). Immediately smitten, he becomes almost obsessed with her.

Gita expresses a heartfelt wish that he'll grow old, which makes their connection all the more fragile, given the pervasive sadism of the camp guards and the ever-present danger of sudden, brutal deaths. Despite this, they continue to share tender moments amidst the agony and constant threat of imminent, random executions.

In an intriguing twist, the victims (and sometimes perpetrators) appear to Lali, ghost-like, with their memories etched in his mind. This serves as a natural link to his surviving the horrors of the concentration camp and dealing with the emotional scars of survivor guilt. As he unloads his experiences, an emotionally exhausted Heather Morris (starring in "Yellowjackets") listens attentively.

Knowing he doesn't have much time left, Lali confides in Morris, urging her to ensure his story is shared. With this drive behind her, she takes on the task of recording his past.

Given the recent influx of similar content, such as Netflix's "All the Light We Cannot See" and Hulu's "We Were the Lucky Ones," it would be easy to overlook "The Tattooist of Auschwitz." However, the show stands out thanks to its superb acting, focusing not just on the barbaric nature of the Nazis, but also on the fleeting fragments of humanity that managed to thrive even in the darkest of periods.

Furthermore, with the 80th anniversary of D-Day leading to a surge of documentaries on World War II, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" distinguishes itself by blending quality performances with a somber, yet captivating narrative. The series concludes with an interview feature of the real Sokolov, which delivers a powerful message: even though it can be difficult for some to face more Holocaust dramas, we should still make room for exceptional ones.

Premiering May 2 on Peacock.