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I was really attracted by this amazing social thriller, giving so much importance on characters, even supporting ones. Not too easy to follow, to summarize, but really well made, pulled by convincing performances. It so poignant, gripping, violent in the same time. Only the last part of the last episode deceived me, deceived me so much that I prefer forgetting this TV show from Poland. It could have been darker, grittier, instead of this American like style. You know what I am talking about. I hope that the makers of this TV show will give us something more downbeat next time. I don't regret the time I spent on it. No, only the last fifteen minutes are junk.

Just stumbled onto this mini series.

It's Polish and one of the most edge of the seat, nail biting, and gripping programs that I've seen for a long time.

Explosive action that fully fits the narrative perfectly. Excellently acted, directed and scripted.

The storyline is sharp, NO extra long scenes that are superfluous to the story. A little bit of romance to develop the characters, and fighting scenes that are excellently choreographed and perfectly played out.

Worth watching, for those on holidays or for a weekend binge.

Nail biting series that it absolutely worth watching. This Polish cinema at its best, which is going to give competition to the rest. It's hard to beat.

There was a lot of promise here. The set up is plausible. The execution was not. The writers required too much suspension of belief to pull this off. Its a shame because most of it wasn't required. They couldn't help but go "Hollywood".

The main protaganists were ok. The acting was there. The on location filming and musical scoring were on point. Another good point was breaking the episodes down into one hour episodes. You are able to digest a lot because of good pacing.

There are some background side stories that are sprinkled in but not enough to bog the main story down. Overall its a good series if you can get past the implausible moments and is well worth a watch.

Heartfelt and engaging series that blends emotional family drama with unexpected twists. At its core, it tells the story of an unconventional family navigating love, loyalty, and survival in a flawed and corrupt society. The unpredictable plot keeps viewers hooked, constantly surprising them with its turns and emotional depth.

The characters are the heart of the show, each portrayed with depth and sincerity. The actors deliver convincing performances, making the relationships feel real and relatable. Their struggles, growth, and interactions leave a lasting impression, drawing the audience into their world.

The series also explores important themes like love, forgiveness, and resilience. It sheds light on societal problems in a simple and thoughtful way.

My husband says 5 as he felt it was 2 episodes too long & average.

I rated it higher as it was good, good action. There were a couple annoying bits like "meet me by the forest". Well it's a pretty big forest. But I suppose there might have been only one small area where it met the road. A couple little buggies like that. Oh, SWAT going to a house but noone covers the rear door.

I liked it because it was Polish. So the cast was fresh (although it wasn't that important).

What I like is looking at foreign countries, customs & houses. Yeah, and organised crime, I guess. They turned someone's house into a brothel, so I get to see how a foreign brothel would be decorated! Not that I know what any would look like - well except for tv. Come to think of it, there wasn't much difference except it did look more up-scale. LOL.

It was interesting to see a person from Ukraine living in a flat sharing the flat with 7 other women, all living in one bedroom in bunk beds. It wasn't a refugee center - but a flat share. And they would still be blackmailed with the safety of their husbands in jail or such in Russia.

To be honest, it's easy to see why so many people want to come to America when American shows have houses like South Fork or mansions. They sure don't show much in the way of realism of "normal" people out in the country in smaller towns. Even there they show the houses with big wooden staircases & stained glass windows & huge rooms.

Anyway, it's interesting. Pretty in places. Decent plot & acting.