Subs (1987)
Original title: Zmiennicy
"Zmiennicy" is a grotesque comedy of absurdity and reality that masterfully blends slapstick, satire, and surrealism to expose the absurdities of life under communist rule in the People's Republic of Poland (PRL). The story follows Jacek Żytkiewicz, a taxi driver in Warsaw, and his mysterious new shift partner, Katarzyna Piórecka, who disguises herself as a man to get the job. The series is a comedy of the grotesque, filled with exaggerated characters, nonsensical bureaucracy, and surreal plot twists. It mocks the inefficiencies and contradictions of PRL institutions—from corrupt officials and inept police to bizarre workplace dynamics and social hypocrisy. Underneath the absurdity lies a thriller-like subplot: a drug trafficking operation smuggling heroin from Thailand to West Germany. This storyline, featuring shady sports officials, a Thai student, and a crooked firefighter, adds a layer of intrigue reminiscent of American crime dramas.
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes season 1
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1x1
Contract prices
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1x2
The last course
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1x3
The scapegoat
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1x4
Classic gender logic
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1x5
Safari
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1x6
The special care press
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1x7
The warsaw link
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1x8
Lucky day
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1x9
Sentimental journey
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1x10
The cry of silence
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1x11
Anticipation
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1x12
Citizen monte christo
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1x13
Encounters with themis
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1x14
Kiss me, kasia
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1x15
Our dearest
