# Polish series “1670” cultural controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-series-1670-cultural-controversy > Updated: 2026-08-05T19:39:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Polish Netflix series “1670” has sparked debate on two fronts. Early coverage highlighted criticism of the show’s use of the extinct aurochs as a symbol to condemn modern hunting, and raised concerns that filming at the Kolbuszowa open‑air museum altered historic façades and limited visitor access. Observers were split between accusations of heritage damage and arguments that the production blended with the site and boosted attendance. Later reporting shifted to the series’ production choices, noting that season 3 was shot at three historic Silesian locations – Piast Castle in Brzeg, the Cistercian Abbey in Lubiąż and the Castle in Roztoka – which stand in for 17th‑century Warsaw. The coverage praised the show’s satirical take on Polish noble excesses and its role in bringing lesser‑known historic sites to a wider audience, balancing the earlier criticism with acknowledgment of its cultural and tourism benefits. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Polish series “1670” season 3 blends 17th‑century drama with historic filming sites Season 3 of Poland’s series 1670 moves the plot to a dramatized Warsaw, filmed at historic sites in Brzeg, Lubiąż and Roztoka, mixing satire with 17th‑century politics. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflixs-polish-comedy-series-1670-season-3-released ### 2026-08-05: Netflix series '1670' sparks criticism in Poland over extinct aurochs and museum filming Polish critics denounce Netflix’s ‘1670’ for using the extinct aurochs to attack hunters and for alleged damage to the Kolbuszowa skansen during filming. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-series-1670-sparks-criticism-in-poland-over-extinct-aurochs-and-museum-filming --- Cite as: Polish series “1670” cultural controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-series-1670-cultural-controversy