1670 (TV series)

1670 is a Polish historical comedy television series created by Jakub Rużyłło. It premiered on Netflix on December 13, 2023. The series is a mockumentary-style sitcom set in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth of the titular year.

The show follows the daily life of Jan Paweł Adamczewski, a nobleman (szlachcic) who aspires to be the most famous Jan Paweł in Polish history. He lives in the village of Adamczycha and is surrounded by a colorful cast of characters, including his wife Zofia, his children Aniela and Stanisław, and various servants and peasants.

The humor derives from juxtaposing the historical setting with modern sensibilities and commentary. The series satirizes the class system, political intrigue, religious fanaticism, and various other aspects of 17th-century Polish society. It employs anachronisms and an intentionally absurd tone to highlight the foibles of the characters and the societal norms of the era.

The series has been met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its clever writing and comedic performances, while others find it to be overly reliant on anachronisms and lacking in depth. It has, however, proven to be a popular series within Poland and internationally on the Netflix platform.