When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Series · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1988, When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski is a comedy and crime series.

What it’s about. Set in the late 1930s in the Free City of Gdańsk, the series follows Bednarski, a private detective considered the best in his field—evidenced by his brief collaboration with Polish intelligence. Each episode presents a standalone story, united by the central character and the broader historical backdrop: the fate of Gdańsk, Poland, Europe, and the world as they edge inexorably toward World War II.

Who’s in it. When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski stars Wojciech Kościelniak as Jerzy Stawicki, Stefan Friedmann as Bednarski, Danuta Kowalska as Marta Erlichowa and Grażyna Barszczewska as Anna Janicka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski worth watching?
When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski?
When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski stars Wojciech Kościelniak, Stefan Friedmann, Danuta Kowalska, Grażyna Barszczewska and Ewa Sałacka.
When was When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski released?
When Trouble Strikes... Bednarski was released in 1988.