Series synopsis
Variola Vera, also known as Czarna śmierć is a drama television series that premiered on TVP1 on November 9, 2025. It ended on December 21, 2025. It stars Anna Karczmarczyk, Tomasz Ziętek, Agnieszka Podsiadlik and Tomasz Sapryk.
Wrocław, 22 May 1963. Łucja Winter – an experienced intelligence officer – returns from a dangerous mission in India, the purpose of which was shrouded in secrecy. When it seems everything has gone well, a smallpox epidemic breaks out in the city. Wrocław becomes a closed city where a battle against a deadly and invisible enemy begins.
Premise
Wrocław, 22 May 1963. Łucja Winter – an experienced intelligence officer – returns from a dangerous mission in India, the purpose of which was shrouded in secrecy. When it seems everything has gone well, a smallpox epidemic breaks out in the city. Wrocław becomes a closed city where a battle against a deadly and invisible enemy begins.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | November 9, 2025 | December 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 9, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 16, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVP1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2025 |
| Status | ended |