When Trouble Strikes… Bednarski

Set in the late 1930s in the Free City of Gdańsk, the series follows Bednarski, a private detective considered the best in his field—evidenced by his brief collaboration with Polish intelligence. Each episode presents a standalone story, united by the central character and the broader historical backdrop: the fate of Gdańsk, Poland, Europe, and the world as they edge inexorably toward World War II.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Na kłopoty... Bednarski
First Air Date	February 19, 1988
Last Air Date	April 1, 1988
Seasons	1
Episodes	7
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	Polish
Original Language	Polish
Production Countries	Poland
Production Companies	Zespół Filmowy "Oko"
Networks	TVP

S01E07

Our Man

In the final days of August 1939, Bednarski sneaks into Gdańsk. He asks Captain Mokrowiecki for a passport for his Jewish friend. Mokrowiecki agrees—on the condition that Bednarski works for him. Soon, Bednarski is arrested by the Germans. During a brutal interrogation, he hands over a microfilm from Westerplatte. The Gestapo then throws him out onto the street. His second mission is far more dangerous: to deliver a fake microfilm to the Germans. Bednarski learns that the film’s authenticity will be verified by a Pole named Bruno Piwiński. He attempts to persuade Piwiński to stop cooperating with the Germans.

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