When Netflix’s adaptation of Bolesław Prus’s monumental 19th-century masterpiece The Doll captivated period drama fans with its lavish production, sweeping romance, and intricate social commentary, it proved that classic Polish literature holds a powerful, universal appeal for global audiences. Now, riding the massive wave of success and acclaim generated by that sweeping historical epic, the streaming giant is ready to dive back into Poland’s rich literary heritage for its next grand venture. 

Continuing its journey through the pinnacles of European storytelling, Netflix is officially greenlighting a sprawling new period drama series, Nights and Days, as the celebrated follow-up to The Doll.

Set to arrive on screens in 2027 following an active production schedule, Maria Dąbrowska’s enduring literary milestone Nights and Days is being reimagined as a prestige Netflix Original series. Headlining the sprawling family saga are Tomasz Schuchardt and Jaśmina Polak, per What’s On Netflix.

Behind the camera, Kamila Tarabura is steering the project as director and co-writer, collaborating on the script alongside Marta Bacewicz and Katarzyna Tybinka. On the production front, Justyna Pawlak is spearheading the adaptation through her Greenlight Films banner. This ambitious project introduces Dąbrowska’s legendary four-part chronicle to modern audiences, marking the first major screen interpretation of the classic text in roughly half a century since its iconic 1970s film and television iterations.

Sharing her vision for the project with What’s On Netflix, director Tarabura described the upcoming series as an honest and emotional exploration of the myths surrounding romantic love, alongside the perpetual tug-of-war between personal expectations and harsh reality. She noted that the narrative serves as a meditation on the labor required to sustain a long-term partnership, highlighting how dedication to a relationship can yield rewards over a lifetime.

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The announcement also comes with an official synopsis for the new Polish period drama from Netflix.

Set during an era when Poland was absent from European maps, the story of Nights and Days follows Barbara Ostrzeńska, a proud yet destitute noblewoman who discovers that her first love has wed someone else. Eager to avoid a life of spinsterhood, she enters into a marriage with Bogumił Niechcic, a humble former insurgent and estate manager whose inner peace and professional dedication stand in stark contrast to her own restless spirit. Spanning three decades in the picturesque countryside, the narrative traces their life together as Barbara's persistent longing for bygone social status and grand romance constantly locks horns with everyday life.

Ultimately, while she remains perpetually at odds with her circumstances - and a complex challenge to both herself and her family - she finds a quiet, unexpected sense of fulfillment within the very life that disappointed her. Although no official release window is attached to the project now, the Polish Drama expected to land on Netflix somewhere in the second half of 2027.

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