1670 (TV series) explained

Country:Poland
Language:Polish
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
Cinematography:Nils Croné
Runtime:29–37 minutes
Company:Akson Studio
Network:Netflix

1670 is a Polish mockumentary satirical comedy television series. The first season was released on Netflix on 13 December 2023. The series has been renewed for a second season set to premiere in 2025.[1]

Premise

The series follows the pursuits of Jan Paweł Adamczewski, the head of a szlachta noble family in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Screenwriter Jakub Rużyłło was inspired to write the series after reading Fantomowe ciało króla: Peryferyjne zmagania z nowoczesną formą by sociologist .[2] [3] After learning the premise of 1670 from Rużyłło, producers Ivo Krankowski and Janek Kwieciński collaborated to create the series. The team reached out to several broadcasters who rejected the series before it was ultimately greenlit by Netflix. Bartłomiej Topa, Katarzyna Herman, Andrzej Kłak, and Dobromir Dymecki were all cast without an audition.[4]

Adamczycha, a village of about 100 residents, was chosen as the series' setting after director Kordian Kądziela saw it on a map and liked the name.[5] [6] Although the series is set in Adamczycha, it was filmed in the open-air in Kolbuszowa in 2022.[7] [8] Several scenes were also filmed at St. Paraskevi Church in Radruż.[9]

The series was renewed for a second season in early 2024, with a scheduled premiere date of 2025.[10]

Release

A teaser trailer for the series was released on 5 October 2023.[11] [12] The official trailer was released on 8 November 2023.[13] [14] As part of the series' marketing, Polish influencers were sent bags of hay branded with the 1670 logo.[15] [16]

Reception

Polish critics generally reacted favorably to the series, much to the surprise of director Kordian Kądziela.[17] Magdalena Drozdek of WP Teleshow wrote, "There was a high probability that the mocking series about the Polish nobility would be such a festival of embarrassment that we would want to forget about it quickly. But the creators of 1670 serve this embarrassment so well that you will have a great time."[18] Małgorzata Major of Wirtualne Media wrote, "Playing with history and tradition is something that does not always gain mass admiration, but for fans of absurd humor and crossing boundaries in comedy, the series 1670 is a must-see."[19]

Ola Gersz of NaTemat.pl gave the series four out of five stars, commending its humor, costuming, and production design. She further wrote, "There has never been anything like this in Poland. Finally, we learn to laugh at ourselves and we can be politically correct, but with class, humor, edge and... brains. It will be a hit."[20] Marta Wawrzyn of Serialowa noted that, although the mockumentary format could be seen as outdated, the series was well-produced and had plot potential. She further wrote, "Polish series still have a lot of catching up to do compared to global ones, but it seems that 2023 is a breakthrough year for our creators."[21]

Natalia Nowacka of Radio Eska called 1670 "a masterpiece" and "the series this country needed."[22] Katarzyna Ulman of Świat Seriali called the series "perfect" and commended its writing and performances, particularly that of Bartłomiej Topa.[23] of Onet.pl called the series "the funniest Polish thing I've seen in a long time."[24]

Tomasz Zacharczuk of Trojmiasto.pl wrote, "To point out Poles' national vices and ridicule the most frequently repeated stereotypes, using the story of 17th-century mustachioed Sarmatians and using the mockumentary formula typical of productions such as The Office or What We Do in the Shadows? Madness. It could only end in two ways—either a spectacular flop or a spectacular triumph... It is with clear relief, but above all with the feeling of a great time spent, that we can officially announce the second one. 1670 is the best Polish comedy production of recent years."[25]

Jacek Cieślak of Rzeczpospolita compared the series to the 1981 film Teddy Bear, writing, "The series will be funny for some and painful for others because it does not recognize taboos."[26]

On the other hand, reviewing the series' first episode, Joel Keller of Decider wrote, "The first episode of 1670 is designed to be a laugh-a-minute mockumentary, but it barely elicited a chuckle from us. The reason why isn’t the language barrier, it’s the fact that the satire is over-the-top and unfocused." He also stated that "1670 has the potential to be a good ensemble comedy, but the comedy it aims for is way too broad to be sustainable."[27] Anna Szczepańska of Do Rzeczy also criticized the series, calling it "painfully embarrassing" and "a collection of memes and unfunny jokes wrapped in an eye-pleasing landscape of szlachta Poland at the end of the 17th century."[28]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moore . Kasey . 2024-03-10 . Netflix Renews Polish Comedy Series '1670' For Season 2 . 2024-03-10 . What's on Netflix . en.
  2. News: Lewandowska . Małgorzata . Serial "1670" był inspirowany pewną książką. To dzieło wyprzedziło o kilka lat trend "Chłopów" . Gazetapl . 20 December 2023 . pl . 20 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Sierant . Anna . Książka, która zainspirowała serial "1670", powrót cudownego chłopaka, Bridgertonów i Wiedźmina . Lubimyczytać . 20 December 2023 . pl . 19 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Bryczkowska . Justyna . O serial "1670" walczyli klika lat. Dopiero Netflix się odważył go zrobić . Gazeta.pl . pl . 14 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Duch . Wojtek . Wieś Adamczycha czy naprawdę istniała? Adamczycha w serialu 1670 od Netflix . Historia.org.pl . 13 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  6. Web site: 1670 - Adamczycha z serialu Netflixa istnieje naprawdę . naEKRANIE . 20 December 2023 . pl . 18 December 2023.
  7. Web site: Wojciechowska . Agata . Sarmaci, chłopi i pańszczyzna z odrobiną absurdu i humoru. Netflix bierze się za historię i kręci serial o XVII-wiecznej Polsce . Bankier.pl . 4 November 2023 . pl . 15 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Ząbczyk . Kamil . Michał Sikorski, jeden z głównych aktorów serialu "1670" na Netflix zdradza nam kulisy komedii kręconej w Kolbuszowej . Korso24 . 12 December 2023 . pl . 4 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Dragović . Julia . To tutaj kręcili serial 1670! Zobacz, jak skanseny wyglądają na co dzień. Czy Adamczycha istnieje naprawdę? . Radio ESKA . 14 March 2024 . pl . 8 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Korycka . Marta . "1670". Będzie drugi sezon! Netflix potwierdza, a kiedy premiera? . Gazeta.pl . 14 March 2024 . pl . 6 March 2024.
  11. Web site: New Polish original series "1670" set for December premiere on Netflix . Polskie Radio . 4 November 2023 . 29 October 2023.
  12. Web site: Gnaś . Herbert . Netflix zapowiada serial o polskiej szlachcie "1670" – premiera w grudniu . CiekawostkiHistoryczne.pl . 4 November 2023 . pl . 6 October 2023.
  13. Web site: Bryczkowska . Justyna . Netflix pokazał zwiastun "1670". Jest grubo: Co zaczyna się na "ż" i po cichu włada Polską? . Gazeta.pl . 20 November 2023 . pl . 8 November 2023.
  14. Web site: Kulasek . Andrzej . Jest oficjalny zwiastun nowego polskiego serialu. "Polska najpotężniejszym państwem na świecie" . Gazeta Wyborcza . 20 November 2023 . pl . 8 November 2023.
  15. Web site: Szałankiewicz . Paweł . Influencerzy dostali siano od Netflixa. Nie wiedzą co z nim zrobić. "Szopkę wypchać, jezuskowi będzie cieplutko" . Radio ESKA . 20 December 2023 . pl . 20 December 2023.
  16. Web site: Kurczuk . Sergiusz . 1670: Netflix wysłał influencerom worek siana. Twórcy są oburzeni . Radio ZET . 20 December 2023 . pl . 19 December 2023.
  17. Web site: Śmiałkowski . Kamil . "Nie spodziewaliśmy się, że serial aż tak dobrze się przyjmie". Kordian Kądziela o produkcji "1670" . TOK FM . 20 December 2023 . pl . 19 December 2023.
  18. Web site: Drozdek . Magdalena . "1670". Czegoś takiego Netflix jeszcze Polakom nie serwował . WP Teleshow . 13 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  19. Web site: Major . Małgorzata . Wsi spokojna, wsi wesoła? Raczej nie. Recenzja komedii sarmackiej Netfliksa zatytułowanej "1670" . Wirtualne Media . 15 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  20. Web site: Gersz . Ola . "1670" jest jak "The Office" o... szlachcie i chłopach. Polska komedia Netfliksa to murowany hit . naTemat.pl . 15 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  21. Web site: Wawrzyn . Marta . 1670 - beka z polskich Januszów w historycznej oprawie [RECENZJA] ]. Serialowa . 15 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  22. Web site: Nowacka . Natalia . "1670" to takie "Ogniem i mieczem" w krzywym zwierciadle i… absolutne arcydzieło (RECENZJA) . Radio ESKA . 15 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  23. Web site: Ulman . Katarzyna . Nowy serial Netflixa to złoto! Satyra, która nie bierze jeńców. Będziecie płakać ze śmiechu . Świat Seriali . 13 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  24. Web site: Bartosz Węglarczyk o "1670": "To najśmieszniejsza rzecz polska, jaką widziałem od bardzo dawna" . Onet Kultura . 22 December 2023 . pl . 22 December 2023.
  25. Web site: Zacharczuk . Tomasz . To już jest hit! Recenzja serialu "1670" . Trojmiasto.pl . 18 December 2023 . pl . 14 December 2023.
  26. Web site: Cieślak . Jacek . "1670" to nowy "Miś". Serial Netflixa nie uznaje tabu . Rzeczpospolita . 15 December 2023 . pl . 13 December 2023.
  27. Web site: Keller . Joel . '1670' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It? . Decider . 14 December 2023 . 13 December 2023.
  28. Web site: Szczepańska . Anna . Wielka i Śmieszna Polska Katolicka. Niepoprawne politycznie spojrzenie na "1670" . Historia Do Rzeczy . 29 December 2023 . pl . 29 December 2023.
  29. Web site: Roxborough . Scott . Agnieszka Holland's 'The Green Border' Wins Best Film at Polish Film Awards . The Hollywood Reporter . 14 March 2024 . 7 March 2024.
  30. Web site: Salwa . Ola . Agnieszka Holland's Green Border pockets the Polish Eagle for Best Film . Cineuropa . 14 March 2024 . 5 March 2024.

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