The sheer range of shows available in the Netflix catalogue can be overwhelming, but some of the platform's original series have proved to be some of its best, from Stranger Things to One Day and House of Cards. Truthfully, that only scratches the surface.
The Doll might be a contender for the next great Netflix original series: a dark, Polish historical drama that serves as a slightly modernised twist on one of the country's great epic novels. If the wait for the epic family drama East of Eden is becoming a little too much for you, this one might just quench that thirst.
What is The Doll about? The Doll revolves around Izabela Łęcka, a proud aristocratic woman who has a reputation for denying every potential suitor that approaches her, much to her family's annoyance. However, when Stanisław Wokulski, a successful merchant, enters her social circle, his ambition and ruthless pursuit of a higher social status sparks a dramatic, thrilling chain of events that threaten the social order.
Who is in the cast of The Doll ? The series features an entirely Polish cast including:
Tomasz Schuchardt as Stanisław Wokulski Sandra Drzymalska as Izabela Łęcka Jacek Braciak as Tomasz Łęcki Dariusz ...