"Wśród nocnej ciszy": Jan Holoubek's crime drama lands on HBO Max on 13 November 2026

HBO Max has released the official trailer for "Wśród nocnej ciszy". The premiere is set for 13 November 2026, with further episodes due weekly. The series runs to six episodes in total.

A story based on a real tragedy

The action takes place on the first day of Christmas 1976. The deaths of young people are initially recorded as an accident, but a victim's mother and a young investigator do not believe that account. Their search for the truth runs up against a conspiracy of silence in the local community.

The script is based on Wiesław Łuka's reportage "Nie oświadczam się". Maciej Kowalewski wrote it, and the first episode was co-written with Piotr Konstantinow.

Cast and crew

Jan Holoubek is the format director and directed episodes 1–4 and 6. Maciej Kowalewski directed episode 5. The cast includes Łukasz Simlat, Jędrzej Hycnar, Magdalena Biegańska, Tomasz Schuchardt and Nel Kaczmarek.

Lulu Production makes the series on commission from TVN Warner Bros. Discovery for the HBO Max platform.

Reception

The Spider's Web portal rated the series 9 out of 10 in its review. The reviewer pointed to its dense, claustrophobic storytelling and bleak visual style.

The series is a crime drama rather than an action thriller. It relies on suspense, mysteries and tensions between its characters.