Polish series “Aniela” rockets to top of Netflix’s Poland chart

The Netflix original series “Aniela” debuted on 11 June 2025 and quickly claimed the number‑one spot in Poland’s most‑watched titles. The drama follows a wealthy business‑woman forced to leave her luxurious life and adapt to a working‑class neighbourhood, mixing dark comedy with social commentary on class divisions. Lead actress Małgorzata Kożuchowska (known from “M jak Miłość”) praised the role as a bold departure, while the ensemble cast includes Cezary Pazura, Jacek Poniedziałek and Renata Dancewicz. The show’s screenplay was written by Paweł Demirski and directed by Jakub Piątek and Jakub Czekaj. Within hours of release, social‑media users flooded Netflix’s official channels with positive comments, calling Kożuchowska’s performance “revelatory.” Critics highlighted the series’ blend of humor and sharp social satire, noting its relevance to contemporary Polish society.