Netflix Polish crime‑thriller series 'Colors of Evil' attracts viewers

Netflix’s Polish crime‑thriller franchise "Colors of Evil" has drawn attention for both its narrative and production background. The first film, "Colors of Evil: Red," follows prosecutor Leopold Bilski as he investigates the murder of a young woman whose body washes ashore on the Tricity coast, uncovering links to a fifteen‑year‑old cold case and a hidden criminal network tied to a notorious night club. Based on a novel by Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak, the film debuted in Polish cinemas in 2024, earned an IMDb rating of 6.4 and reached number six on Netflix’s top‑ten list.

The sequel, "Colors of Evil: Black," shifts the setting to the fictional town of Trulocz, a creation inspired by the real Kashubian town of Kartuzy in Poland’s Pomeranian Voivodeship. The story sees Bilski reassigned to investigate a series of discrepancies that culminate in a boy’s kidnapping at a town fair, revealing generational secrets and local myths woven into the plot. Both installments blend contemporary crime drama with regional folklore, highlighting the series’ mix of thriller tropes and cultural specificity.