I admitt , I do not see this series as an adaptation of novel because, reading it, for me it remains clear than its transformation in a series remains only utopia. This episode, for its cheesy parts , holes and not the best dialogue, temptation to explain obvious things is a proof.
So, I saw it as a continuation of the story offered by book. Especially for the feeling than, being a Netflix, the Procust bed works and the target is the audience who do not read the gem of Anthony Doerr.
The first good point is the presence of Mark Rufallo in the skin of Daniel. The small desepointment - the hair of Werner, the ignore of Evreaux episode and the visit of young Pfennig to Siedler. And the initial beating.
The gift, no doubts, Aria Mia Loberti fascinating as Marie - Laure and the admirable try to offer a decent , nuanced portrait of Werner by young Louis Hofman. . Sure, it could be better , oftem I was tempteted to be ironic about this episode but it is pure and cruel unfair to ignore the impressive effort , crowned by not so awful result of reconstruction of Paris of refugees and Saint - Malo under bombs. And , sure, the models.