This is hard to follow at first, but stick with it. It is set in the 1970's, when Poland was ruled by fascists. Remember that WWII is not that long ago, when Poland was terrorized by Nazis. So everyone over age 40 has some historical baggage coming into the story, and some experience with, and feelings about, ruthless, tyrannical leaders.
The story starts with two deaths (murders in the forest), and quickly alludes to two more (teen-age suicides). And remember, the press is not "encouraged" by the authorities to pursue such stories too energetically, lest the trail lead back to politicians. Enter the Polish Woodward and Bernstein, cowed but determined to follow the stories where they might lead.
As we in the USA come face-to-face our own brand of possible tyranny, this show has more meaning for us than might immediately be thought.
The story starts with two deaths (murders in the forest), and quickly alludes to two more (teen-age suicides). And remember, the press is not "encouraged" by the authorities to pursue such stories too energetically, lest the trail lead back to politicians. Enter the Polish Woodward and Bernstein, cowed but determined to follow the stories where they might lead.
As we in the USA come face-to-face our own brand of possible tyranny, this show has more meaning for us than might immediately be thought.