Heweliusz is a Polish Netflix miniserial about the Jan Heweliusz ferry disaster, and its global release date is 5 November 2025. The series was developed for Netflix and directed by Jan Holoubek, with a five-episode format reported in several outlets, and it focuses on the tragedy and the pursuit of justice by the victims’ families.
Key details
- Release date: November 5, 2025 (global on Netflix)
- Origin and subject: Polish production based on the Jan Heweliusz disaster of January 1993 in the Baltic Sea; explores investigations, family testimonies, and accountability
- Creators and cast: Directed by Jan Holoubek; written by Kasper Bajon; features a dramatized retelling grounded in real court documents and witness accounts
- Format: Reported as a miniseries with five episodes; availability on Netflix across regions on release day
- Trailer and reception: Official trailer released; anticipation described as Netflix’s significant Polish project in years
What to expect
- Story focus: The series emphasizes not only the night of the disaster but also the ongoing fight by widows and families for truth and justice, set against broader questions of safety culture and institutional accountability.
- Tone and approach: While some characters are fictionalized for narrative purposes, the production relies on extensive research, witness testimony, and maritime court documents to ground the drama.
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