When Trouble Strikes… Bednarski

Name: When Trouble Strikes… Bednarski
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Wojciech Kościelniak, Stefan Friedmann, Danuta Kowalska, Grażyna Barszczewska, Ewa Sałacka

1988

★★★☆☆ 6.5/10

📺 1 Season

🎬 7 Episodes

📅 Returning Series

🌐 PL

⏱️ 50 min/episode

ComedyCrime

Set in the late 1930s in the Free City of Gdańsk, the series follows Bednarski, a private detective considered the best in his field—evidenced by his brief collaboration with Polish intelligence. Each episode presents a standalone story, united by the central character and the broader historical backdrop: the fate of Gdańsk, Poland, Europe, and the world as they edge inexorably toward World War II.

Seasons

Season 1

1988 • 7 Episodes

Set in the 1930s in the Free City of Gdańsk, private detective Bednarski specializes in solving criminal mysteries. In the first episode, Polish diplomat Janicki is murdered under mysterious circumstances. Hired by both the Polish authorities and the victim’s wife, Bednarski uncovers a scandal: drugs are being smuggled from Ankara to Gdańsk. As he investigates further murders tied to the case, he discovers that the gang is led by none other than Janicki’s wife. Acting like a true gentleman, Bednarski leaves her with a choice.