"Going Home for Love"
Content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment announced that Endemol Shine Poland will produce a new season of the reality dating format "Going Home for Love" ("Żona dla Polaka") for TVP. Originally created by Nordisk Film TV (part of Banijay Nordic) for TV2, this marks the fourth iteration of the format.
"Going Home for Love" follows four Polish-American bachelors in Chicago searching for love. These men, connected by their Polish heritage, invite intriguing Polish women to Chicago. The women experience the men's lives, meet their families, and enjoy romantic adventures blending American and Polish traditions. As they navigate these encounters, the bachelors decide who to pursue further, potentially even visiting Poland to deepen their connections.
Małgorzata Perkowska-Czaja, Managing Director of Endemol Shine Polska, referred to the warmth of the format: "'Going Home for Love' is a seamless blend of romance and cultural exploration, which captures the essence of cultural identity and the universal quest for love. We are proud to bring this show to Polish audiences and connect them with these heartfelt stories and rich traditions," stated.
Lucas Green, Chief Content Officer of Operations at Banijay Entertainment, highlighted the diversity of the catalog: "Małgorzata and the team at Endemol Shine Poland continue to boldly deploy great gems from our catalogue, highlighting the versatility and global appeal of our shows. In Nordisk Film TV’s format, they have the basis of a fantastic dating show, and we cannot wait to see it reimagined through a Polish lens," expressed.
Endemol Shine Poland has over 20 years of experience producing hit shows, including local adaptations of renowned brands such as "Don’t Forget the Lyrics", "Drag Me Out", "MasterChef", "LEGO Masters", "All Together Now", "You Can Dance", "New Generation", "Money Drop", and "Big Brother", among others. In addition, it is behind premium scripted programming such as "Our Century" for TVP 1 and "Squared Love" for Netflix.