Subs 1987
What is Subs?
"Subs" is a Polish television series that premiered in 1987. The show is a comedy of the grotesque, blending elements of slapstick, satire, and surrealism.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 15
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 17, 1987
- Networks
- TVP
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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"Subs" is a Polish television series that premiered in 1987. The show is a comedy of the grotesque, blending elements of slapstick, satire, and surrealism. It is set in the People's Republic of Poland and critiques the inefficiencies and contradictions of the country's institutions. The series features a taxi driver and his mysterious new shift partner, who disguises herself as a man to get the job. The show's narrative is characterized by exaggerated characters, nonsensical bureaucracy, and surreal plot twists. It uses satire to expose the absurdities of life under communist rule in Poland. The series explores themes of bureaucracy and the human experience under a communist regime.
Should you watch it?
“A surreal taxi comedy skewers communist bureaucracy with slapstick and absurd twists.”
- Sharp satire of PRL life
- Bold blend of slapstick and surreal humor
- Memorable eccentric characters
- Its exaggerated absurdity may not suit viewers seeking realistic drama
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat comedies that lampoon bureaucratic nonsense with wild imagination.
The series features grotesque humor and political satire, best for mature audiences familiar with historical context.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 15 episodes
- E1 Contract Prices Oct 17, 1987
- E2 The Last Course Oct 24, 1987
- E3 The Scapegoat Nov 9, 1987
- E4 Classic Gender Logic Nov 16, 1987
- E5 Safari Nov 23, 1987
- E6 The Special Care Press Jan 17, 1988
- E7 The Warsaw Link Jan 24, 1987
- E8 Lucky Day Jan 25, 1987
- E9 Sentimental Journey Jan 26, 1987
- E10 The Cry of Silence Jan 27, 1987
- E11 Anticipation Jan 28, 1987
- E12 Citizen Monte Christo Jan 29, 1987
- E13 Encounters with Themis Jan 30, 1987
- E14 Kiss Me, Kasia Jan 31, 1987
- E15 Our Dearest Feb 1, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of "Subs"?
It follows a Warsaw taxi driver and his disguised partner as they encounter absurd bureaucratic situations.
Who are the main characters?
The central figures are Jacek Żytkiewicz, a taxi driver, and Katarzyna Piórecka, who pretends to be a man.
What style of comedy does the show use?
The series mixes slapstick, satire, and surreal, grotesque elements.
When and where is the series set?
It is set in Warsaw during the era of the People's Republic of Poland.
Is the humor political?
Yes, it satirizes the inefficiencies and contradictions of communist institutions.