Polish cult series "Glina" to return to screens for a new chapter

Shooting has begun in Warsaw for the next chapter of the iconic series "Glina". The co-production from SkyShowtime, TVP and Apple Film will see the legendary drama return to screens for the first time in 17 years, taking viewers back to the capital's streets, where policemen from the Homicide Department of the Warsaw Metropolitan Police have to deal with violent crime and murder, the complexity of human passion and coming face to face with their past. The new series will see the return of well-known and popular characters, played once again by Maciej Stuhr, Jacek Braciak, Anna Cieślak and Agnieszka Pilaszewska among others. Many new characters will also appear.

Kai Finke, Chief Content Officer at SkyShowtime expressed enthusiasm for the production: "We’re incredibly excited to be bringing back this hugely popular story for its next chapter. The Polish market is tremendously important to us and this project highlights our commitment to telling entertaining and engaging stories that really resonate with our local audiences. We are delighted to collaborate with TVP on reviving this iconic production and cannot wait to share the results!," noted.

Meanwhile, Arkadiusz Pawlik, Director of the Film and Series Creation Agency at TVP believes the production will live up to expectations: "Glina' is one of the most important Polish crime shows. We are very happy to continue the story and to be working once again with Władysław Pasikowski—the creator who gave 'Glina' its unique character. TVP is committed to ambitious, high-quality productions that engage viewers and help build a strong position for Polish series in international markets. Partnering with SkyShowtime demonstrates that Polish series have great potential and can reach a wide audience. We are confident that the new instalment of 'Glina' will meet viewers' expectations, delivering an engaging and suspenseful story of the highest calibre," commented.

The continuation of Glina is a co-production between SkyShowtime, TVP, and Apple Film. Władysław Pasikowski (Kroll, Psy) and Dariusz Jabłoński (Zasada przyjemności, Wino truskawkowe) will serve as directors, while the script is written by Maciej Maciejewski. Magdalena Górka (Jack Strong, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) and Piotr Lenar (Pitbull, Kryminalni) will be responsible for the cinematography and Michał Lorenc for the music.