A prison on the brink of a massacre becomes the setting for The Riot, an upcoming Polish Netflix series inspired by true events from 1989. Starring Borys Szyc and Filip Pławiak, the historical drama explores one of Poland’s largest post-war prison uprisings, unfolding during a turbulent period of political transformation.
The story takes place at Mroki prison, where violence and unrest threaten to spiral beyond control. As inmates seize control of the facility, bloodshed appears inevitable, forcing two former cellmates to confront their shared past. Although they now stand on opposite sides of the barricades, both men risk their lives in an attempt to prevent the uprising from turning into a massacre.
Set against the backdrop of Poland’s transition toward democracy, The Riot combines high-stakes prison drama with a broader look at a nation struggling through profound political change. As tensions intensify inside Mroki, loyalties are tested, old rivalries resurface, and survival becomes increasingly uncertain for everyone caught in the conflict.
The newly revealed trailer offers a glimpse of the violence and desperation surrounding the uprising, while placing the relationship between the two former inmates at the center of the story. With its real-event inspiration and volatile historical setting, The Riot promises a tense drama about courage, divided loyalties, and the human cost of chaos. The series is coming soon, exclusively to Netflix.
