Kryminalni (2004)
A gripping Polish crime drama following Warsaw's elite detectives through eight seasons of complex investigations and compelling character arcs.
Kryminalni - Series Information
- Original Title: Kryminalni
- First Air Year: 2004
- Last Air Year: 2008
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 53 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 101
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Polish
- Spoken Languages: Polish
- Networks: TVN
- Production Companies: MTL Maxfilm
- Production Countries: Poland
Kryminalni - Plot
Kryminalni was a Polish crime drama television series that aired on TVN network from September 18, 2004 until May 24, 2008. It ran for 8 seasons and 101 episodes were broadcast in total. It was created by Polish director and screenwriter Piotr Wereśniak and produced by MTL Maxfilm studio. The series followed life and work of police officers from the elite Criminal Terror and Murders Division of the Warsaw Metropolitan Police; the title refers to police officers in the crime section. The three main characters were Adam Zawada, an experienced, tough cup, his younger colleague Marek Brodecki and Barbara Storosz, an ambitious female officer who in the first season joins the team just after graduating. Although none of the main actors had had star status before the series debuted, all three of them rose to prominence and popularity during the 5-year-long run. Many of Poland's best known actors guest starred, usually playing roles of people involved in just one particular investigation. The serial was one of the most popular in Poland: each week it had an audience of 4 million.
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Kryminalni - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Marek Włodarczyk
- Maciej Zakościelny
- Magdalena Schejbal
- Ryszard Filipski
- Dorota Landowska
- Tomasz Karolak
- Ewa Kutynia
- Lech Łotocki
- Adam Ferency
- Kamil Maćkowiak
Writers
- Piotr Wereśniak
- Jacek Wereśniak
- Karolina Frankowska
- Andrzej Gołda
- Julia Kubica
Executive Producers
- Dariusz Gąsiorowski
Kryminalni - FAQs
What is Kryminalni about?
Kryminalni follows the daily lives and investigations of officers from Warsaw's elite Criminal Terror and Murders Division. The series centers on three detectives — veteran Adam Zawada, younger colleague Marek Brodecki, and ambitious newcomer Barbara Storosz — as they tackle serious crimes in the Polish capital.
When did Kryminalni first air?
Kryminalni premiered on September 18, 2004, on the Polish commercial network TVN. The series ran for nearly four years, concluding on May 24, 2008, after completing 8 seasons and 101 episodes in total.
How many seasons does Kryminalni have?
Kryminalni ran for 8 seasons. Seasons 1 through 5 and seasons 7 and 8 each consisted of 13 episodes, while season 6 had 10 episodes, bringing the overall episode count to 101 across the entire run.
Who are the main actors in Kryminalni?
The principal cast includes Marek Włodarczyk, Maciej Zakościelny, and Magdalena Schejbal in the three lead roles. Supporting cast members include Ryszard Filipski, Dorota Landowska, Tomasz Karolak, Ewa Kutynia, Lech Łotocki, Adam Ferency, and Kamil Maćkowiak.
Did Kryminalni launch any actors to stardom?
Yes. None of the three leads — Marek Włodarczyk, Maciej Zakościelny, or Magdalena Schejbal — had star status before the series debuted, but all three rose to significant prominence and popularity over the course of the show's five-year run on TVN.
How popular was Kryminalni in Poland?
Kryminalni was one of the most-watched series in Poland during its run, regularly drawing an audience of approximately 4 million viewers each week. Many of Poland's best-known actors made guest appearances, typically playing characters involved in a single investigation.
Who wrote and produced Kryminalni?
The series was created by Polish director and screenwriter Piotr Wereśniak and produced by MTL Maxfilm studio. The writing team included Jacek Wereśniak, Karolina Frankowska, Andrzej Gołda, and several other contributors. Executive production was handled by Dariusz Gąsiorowski.
What network aired Kryminalni and what genre is it?
Kryminalni aired on TVN, one of Poland's leading commercial television networks. The series is a crime drama, blending procedural police investigations with character-driven storytelling set within the Criminal Terror and Murders Division of the Warsaw Metropolitan Police.
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