“The Law of Beasts”: Netflix’s Next Polish True-Crime Drama Is Coming for Your Nerves

Poland has quietly become one of Netflix’s most reliable sources for gripping true-crime storytelling, and “The Law of Beasts” (Polish title: Prawo bestii) looks set to continue that streak. This 4-part limited series, from the mind behind “High Water,” dives into a real crime that shook a nation and changed its legal system forever.

What’s the Story?

The series is inspired by true events that eventually led to the creation of Poland’s controversial “Beast Law.” The plot moves across two timelines: 1988, when the murder of four young boys triggers an intense investigation led by Major Anna Bersz, while her close friend, psychiatrist Agnieszka Grabska, is asked to evaluate the sanity of the prime suspect. Under enormous institutional pressure, the two women make a decision that shatters their friendship. Twenty-five years later, in 2014, the convicted killer’s sentence nears its end — forcing Anna and Agnieszka to reunite and confront a question with no easy answer: how do you protect society without abandoning the principles of justice itself?

The Law of Beasts: Overview

Why This One Stands Out

Director Kasper Bajon has described the project as ultimately being about people representing state institutions who are forced into impossible choices — what happens when law, justice, and public safety pull in different directions. That tension is exactly what powered his earlier hits, and it’s a theme that resonates far beyond Poland’s borders, touching on how any rule of law system grapples with balancing security against fairness.

The cast brings serious pedigree: Agnieszka Grochowska takes on Major Anna Bersz, Agnieszka Żulewska plays psychiatrist Agnieszka Grabska, and Michał Pawlik steps into the unsettling role of the suspect at the center of it all.

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When and Where to Watch

“The Law of Beasts” drops globally on Netflix on November 18, 2026. If you’re already a fan of Poland’s darker true-crime dramas, this one’s shaping up to be an essential watch.

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