The best Polish series of all time? Not “Forty Years Old” or “Alternative 4”. Crime fiction on the podium

Over the last few decades, many productions have been created, some of which completely captured the hearts of viewers, permanently marking their place in the history of Polish television. Others were not appreciated and their premieres went unnoticed. We conducted a poll to choose the all-time favorite series among our readers. What titles were on the podium? You will be surprised.

Is this the best Polish series of all time? The verdict leaves no doubts

In our survey, the biggest favorite turned out to be the crime series “07 zgpowiedz się”, which received a staggering 1,215 votes. In second place with 854 votes was the cult film starring the irreplaceable Stanisław Mikulski as Hans Kloss. The podium was closed by the equally hit “Alternatives 4” directed by the outstanding Stanisław Bareja. The full numbers as of April 26, 2024 are as follows:

1. “07 report” – 1266 votes
2. “The stakes are higher than life” – 879 votes
3. “Alternatives 4” – 564 votes
4. “Forty-year-old” – 377 votes
5. “Far from the road” – 353 votes
6. “Substitutes” – 104 votes

Poll for April 26, 2024 screen https://kultura.gazeta.pl/kultura/7,127222,30853120,po-roli-w-07-zglos-sie-wyjechala-z-polski-juz-nie-wrocila.html #poll Poll for April 26, 2024 screen https://kultura.gazeta.pl/kultura/7,127222,30853120,po-roli-w-07-zglos-sie-wyjechala-z-polski-juz-nie-wrocila.html #poll

After his role in “07 zgpowiedz się”, they called him “the Polish James Bond”. How did he react to it?

The crime series “07 zgpowiedz się” probably needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular productions produced and broadcast by Telewizja Polska in the years 1976-1989. It was directed by Krzysztof Szmagier, who also co-wrote the script for all ten series. The cast included a galaxy of the biggest stars, including: Jerzy Rogalski, , Zdzisław Kozień, Laura Łącz, , Katarzyna Walter and Zdzisław Tobiasz.

The biggest sensation, however, was Bronisław Cieślak, who created the character of Lieutenant Sławomir Borewicz on the screen. The role became a gateway to his career and the world of show business, and fans hailed him as the “Polish James Bond”. – It makes me laugh, but I don’t have the strength to protest anymore – in one of the interviews, adding that such comparisons make him quite embarrassed. – I never had such aspirations as Borewicz. Too high thresholds, not this currency, not these cars, only the girls we had were more beautiful than 007 – added the actor, whose success was partially repeated only thanks to the production of “Malanowski i Partnerzy” by Polsat. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.