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Set in Szczecin, Poland, the series begins after the body of a young woman is discovered under the melting ice. It asks ‘Who was she? Why did she die? Who did she leave behind?
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Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Set in Szczecin, Poland, the series begins after the body of a young woman is discovered under the melting ice. It asks ‘Who was she? Why did she die? Who did she leave behind?
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Episode 1
Having been demoted to a beat cop, Katarzyna Zawieja investigates a spate of drug overdoses while balancing an increasingly chaotic home life.
Directed by Xawery ŻuławskiGuest stars Andrzej Grabowski, Ewa Skibińska, Marcelina Stępkowska, Diana Reshetilova, Magdalena Celmer, Klementyna Karnkowska, Sylwia Góra, Adrian Kąca
Episode 2
After the murder of a high-school teacher reveals a connection to the local drug trade, Zawieja and Trepa investigate possible leads.
Directed by Xawery ŻuławskiGuest stars Arkadiusz Buszko, Joanna Matuszak, Konrad Pawicki, Wojciech Sandach, Konrad Beta, Adam Kuzycz-Berezowski, Adam Dzieciniak, Ewa Skibińska
Episode 3
As tensions flare between Zawieja and Trepa, the investigation uncovers a possible gang war brewing between Nowak and Molski.
Guest stars Andrzej Grabowski, Joanna Matuszak, Wojciech Sandach, Ewa Skibińska, Marcelina Stępkowska, Diana Reshetilova, Klementyna Karnkowska, Marcin Czarnik
Episode 4
While protesters take to the streets, Zawieja attempts to connect the dots tying Nowak to Molski…but learns a shocking truth about herself instead.
Guest stars Andrzej Grabowski, Adam Kuzycz-Berezowski, Ewa Skibińska, Hanna Novak, Agnieszka Suchora, Marcelina Stępkowska, Marcin Czarnik, Wojciech Błach
Episode 5
As Nowak's men prepare for their biggest deal yet, Trepa leads the investigation – unaware that Zawieja is missing.
Guest stars Andrzej Grabowski, Joanna Matuszak, Hanna Novak, Przemysław Belbart, Diana Reshetilova, Wojciech Błach, Klementyna Karnkowska, Grzegorz Bednarek
Episode 6
As Zawieja faces off against Molski, an investigation brings corruption on the force to light, and Trepa learns a surprising truth.
Guest stars Andrzej Grabowski, Arkadiusz Buszko, Joanna Matuszak, Konrad Pawicki, Wojciech Sandach, Konrad Beta, Adam Kuzycz-Berezowski, Adam Dzieciniak
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Katarzyna WajdaKatarzyna Zawieja
Bartłomiej KotschedoffKrzysztof Trepa
Cezary ŁukaszewiczAndrzej Radwan
Juliusz ChrząstowskiBogdan Pietrzak
Karol DziubaPiotr Madejski
Agnieszka DygantMaria Lańska
Marta MalikowskaAda Kamińska
Sebastian FabijańskiMarcin Kosiński
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