If you binged Colors of Evil: Red and thought it couldn’t get any bleaker, think again. The sequel, “Colors of Evil: Black,” has just landed on Netflix, and director Adrian Panek has somehow managed to crank up the darkness, intensity, and emotional gut-punches even further. Poland continues to prove it’s one of the most reliable sources for genuinely unsettling crime thrillers right now.
What’s Colors of Evil: Black About?
Set in the small Kashubian town of Kartuzy, the film follows prosecutor Leopold Bilski (played once again by Jakub Gierszał) as he investigates the disappearance of a young girl. Joined by assistant prosecutor Ania Górska (Marianna Zydek), Bilski soon discovers the case may be linked to a string of earlier disappearances — and the local community seems determined to keep its secrets buried.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Colors of Evil: Black |
| Director | Adrian Panek |
| Lead Actor | Jakub Gierszał |
| Runtime | ~110 minutes |
| Based On | Second novel by Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak |
| Rating | 3.5/5 |
A Heavy, Atmospheric Watch
This isn’t background-noise viewing. The film maintains an oppressive, uneasy mood throughout, and because much of the story centers on young victims, certain scenes hit particularly hard — especially for viewers who are parents themselves. The violence isn’t glamorized, but it is unflinching, making this one of the more emotionally taxing thrillers Netflix has released recently.
Interestingly, the mystery itself isn’t overly complex — sharp-eyed viewers will likely figure out where things are headed fairly early on. But that’s almost beside the point. The real draw here is the atmosphere: a constant, lingering sense of dread that keeps you locked in even after the big reveals.
The Standout Performance
Jakub Gierszał once again anchors the film with a cold, calm intensity that makes Leopold Bilski endlessly compelling. There’s a quiet mystery to his character that never fully resolves, and that ambiguity only deepens his appeal. The supporting cast holds its own too, with every performance fitting seamlessly into the film’s grim tone.
With several more books in Sobczak’s series still unadapted, a third installment feels like a real possibility — especially if viewership numbers hold strong.
For more context on the literary world this franchise is built on, Wikipedia offers background on Poland’s growing reputation in film and literature.
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FAQs
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This is a sensitive topic given the film’s themes around violence affecting children — if anything in this content feels personally distressing, it may help to talk to someone you trust or a mental health professional.
