Netflix releases Polish medical drama ‘Anaesthesia’

Netflix has released ‘Anaesthesia’, its first Polish-language medical drama. The eight-episode series, directed by Łukasz Ostalski, follows Dr. Dawid Lazarus, a celebrated neurosurgeon whose career is derailed after a high-stakes operation ends in tragedy.

After losing his prestigious position in Warsaw, Lazarus moves to a provincial hospital in Suwałki. The series explores the friction between his unconventional, often arrogant medical approach and the established norms of his new colleagues and hospital administration. The narrative examines ethical dilemmas, institutional pressures, and the personal sacrifices inherent in the medical profession.

To ensure medical realism, the production utilized professional consultants, including American physician and producer Neal Baer, known for his work on the series ‘ER’. The lead role is played by Leszek Lichota.