Netflix series ‘1670’ satirizes Polish social issues

The third season of the Netflix comedy series ‘1670’ is generating discussion for its satirical take on Polish society. A specific episode, titled ‘Ostatni tur’, focuses on the theme of hunting and the pursuit of a rare aurochs (tur) as a means for social advancement.

Critics and historians suggest the series uses 17th-century settings as a mirror for contemporary Polish political and social issues, including elite pride, social polarization, and the tension between traditionalists and reformers.