Pakt

I didn't bother with Season One as it's a remake of Mammon (originally a series from Norway) which I had already seen. However, I'm glad I watched Season Two. It's an original storyline about corruption in a small Polish town and its mining company. These small beginnings push the main characters to investigate and challenge the very pinnacles of Polish political and corporate life.

On the way, there are subplots, obviously, all of which connect in some way to the storyline. There are derring-do and twists that genuinely do surprise. Nothing is what it seems.

There's a love story too that is an integral part of the plot, not just an add-on.

I hope there is a Season Three.

I enjoyed this show although I didn't much care for all the times the writers would reveal important information to a character (letter, video, computer file, etc.) and then cut away without letting the audience (us) in on the secret. Felt like a cheap trick to keep viewers hooked because the writers didn't trust the strength of their story to do it.

Also, as another reviewer mentioned, I think Season 1 of the original Czech production, "Mamon" was better. Certainly much better casting. Tighter script as well.

This is a slow moving series. Typical of many Polish series, the dots do not connect the storyline very well. It's as if they writers don't want to give away anything to the viewer, even if it means that the plot becomes totally incomprehensible. The lead characters are not charismatic, and with a weak and confusing storyline, it is difficult to become invested in the characters or the story. How it lasted 2 seasons is anyone's guess.

So few reviews suggests most have no idea this exists .I discvered it almost by chance buried on uk tv channel 4 walter presents world drama ...a good source ..but was astounded at its quality . The plots ,two series, are dense and interesting and the scripts excellent . The actors are really convincing and not all pretty pretty as would happen in US .The cinematography is very good ...and the atmospheric background music really complements the visuals .Even the titles are classy ...try ..

The theme is very very interesting and keeps you hooked till the end...but then the end sort of goes limp and leaves you wishing it was more robust.