The Thaw

The Thaw

6.5

Set in Szczecin, Poland, the series begins after the body of a young woman is discovered under the melting ice. It asks ‘Who was she? Why did she die? Who did she leave behind?

  • Release Date: April 1, 2022
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Languages: Polish
  • Production: Magnolia Films, HBO Europe
  • Production Countries: Poland, Czech Republic
DramaCrimeMystery

Cast

Seasons

  • Season 1

    Season 1

    8.5

    April 1, 2022

    The body of a young woman is discovered in the icy water of the Oder River. The investigation into the case is led by Katarzyna Zawieja, a young police officer who never gives up easily. It becomes evident that the investigation goes beyond the murder, as the woman gave birth shortly before her death. But where is the baby? For Katarzyna, the search for the newborn baby means she must confront her own circumstances: a woman in crisis after her husband's death. The fight to find the baby will become a fight to find herself.

    Episodes: 6

  • Season 2

    Season 2

    7.4

    August 23, 2024

    Episodes: 6

  • Season 3

    Season 3

    7.0

    October 17, 2025

    Episodes: 6

Reviews

  • MovieGuys

    MovieGuys

    6

    August 26, 2024

    MovieGuys

    Whilst not without its imperfections, The Thaw has enough on offer to keep you coming back. Lets start with the positives.The characters in this series, mostly feel, "real". In this respect, the writers are on target. Casting is solid too, with capable Polish actors who feel like they own the roles they are in. Where this series falls down somewhat is in the storytelling department. At times, the first series felt incoherent and the final episode, more than a little ridiculous. Who, for example, gives a bereaved man a service pistol and sends him out to accompany a criminal, who engineered his daughters murder? In summary, a decent crime thriller series, undermined, at times, by inconsistent and implausible storytelling.

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