The Defence
Series Overview
Three-year-old Nikola Szlezyngier disappears in unexplained circumstances and her parents Angelika and Dawid are the main suspects. Angelika contacts an old friend Joanna Chylka, a brilliant, cynical and successful lawyer to help. With her new apprentice Kordian, Joanna will try to bring the case to a happy close.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 32 Episodes
45 min per episode
2018 – 2022
Premiered: Wed, Dec 26, 2018
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"Chyłka - Kasacja" - zobacz zwiastun!
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-17
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Wróbel, Łukasz Palkowski
Remigiusz Mróz
Bartosz Chajdecki
Mateusz Wichłacz
Dorota Chamczyk, Violetta Furmaniuk-Zaorska
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Wróbel
Director
Dorota Chamczyk
Producer
Agnieszka Werner-Szyrle
Costume Design
Aleksandra Kierzkowska
Production Design
Mateusz Wichłacz
Director of Photography
Łukasz Palkowski
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Defence.
Shows Similar to The Defence
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
8.2
3.0
7.3
6.4
8.0
8.2
7.1
6.6
6.0
7.0
6.7
8.3
8.5
7.4
7.1
6.9
More Series Like The Defence
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Defence
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is The Defence about?
Three-year-old Nikola Szlezyngier disappears in unexplained circumstances and her parents Angelika and Dawid are the main suspects. Angelika contacts an old friend Joanna Chylka, a brilliant, cynical and successful lawyer to help. With her new apprentice Kordian, Joanna will try to bring the case to a happy close.
How many seasons does The Defence have?
The Defence comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Defence?
Key cast members in The Defence include Magdalena Cielecka, Filip Pławiak, Piotr Żurawski, Jakub Gierszał.
Who created or directed The Defence?
The Defence was developed and directed by Marek Wróbel, Łukasz Palkowski.