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Strong Hunts Nazis in New Netflix Thriller
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Jeremy Strong leads a thriller based on a Nazi hunter's mission.
- The series explores a plot to establish a Fourth Reich post-WWII.
- Production begins in December for the five-part historical drama.
A new five-part historical thriller, "The Boys From Brazil," has received a series order from Netflix. Peter Morgan, known for "The Crown," is behind the project, which stars Jeremy Strong in his first leading television role since "Succession." Strong portrays Yakov Liebermann, a Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter dedicated to bringing war criminals to justice.
The series, based on Ira Levin's 1976 novel, spans three decades post-WWII. It follows Liebermann's pursuit of Nazi fugitives after learning of a sinister plan to create a Fourth Reich. The narrative intensifies as Liebermann races against time to thwart this neo-Nazi resurgence.
Joining Strong are a notable cast including Gillian Anderson, Daniel Brühl, August Diehl, Lizzy Caplan, and Shira Haas. Production is scheduled to begin this December, with Alex Gabassi directing. The series promises to explore the political and emotional forces shaping the modern world through intimate human stories.
