Pakt

Didn't expect much before watching polish series, but they turned out to be one of the best series ever seen. The plot is thrilling and unpredictable. Will wait for next seasons for sure.

I didn't bother with Season One as it's a remake of Mammon (originally a series from Norway) which I had already seen. However, I'm glad I watched Season Two. It's an original storyline about corruption in a small Polish town and its mining company. These small beginnings push the main characters to investigate and challenge the very pinnacles of Polish political and corporate life.

On the way, there are subplots, obviously, all of which connect in some way to the storyline. There are derring-do and twists that genuinely do surprise. Nothing is what it seems.

There's a love story too that is an integral part of the plot, not just an add-on.

I hope there is a Season Three.

So few reviews suggests most have no idea this exists .I discvered it almost by chance buried on uk tv channel 4 walter presents world drama ...a good source ..but was astounded at its quality . The plots ,two series, are dense and interesting and the scripts excellent . The actors are really convincing and not all pretty pretty as would happen in US .The cinematography is very good ...and the atmospheric background music really complements the visuals .Even the titles are classy ...try ..

The theme is very very interesting and keeps you hooked till the end...but then the end sort of goes limp and leaves you wishing it was more robust.

I enjoyed this show although I didn't much care for all the times the writers would reveal important information to a character (letter, video, computer file, etc.) and then cut away without letting the audience (us) in on the secret. Felt like a cheap trick to keep viewers hooked because the writers didn't trust the strength of their story to do it.

Also, as another reviewer mentioned, I think Season 1 of the original Czech production, "Mamon" was better. Certainly much better casting. Tighter script as well.