Overview
- The miniseries premiered on Netflix on November 5, 2025, and spans five episodes directed by Jan Holoubek and written by Kasper Bajon.
- It is inspired by the real January 1993 sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz in the Baltic Sea, where 55 of 64 people aboard died during a severe storm.
- Historical accounts note the ferry’s troubled record, including a 1986 fire and heavy concrete repairs that altered stability.
- Coverage highlights the 2005 European Court of Human Rights ruling that found the official investigation partial and held the operator responsible, awarding compensation to families.
- The drama centers on families seeking accountability and includes speculative, unproven storylines about military cargo and possible cover-ups.