Subs (1987) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Subs online in HD.
Subs — Storyline
"Zmiennicy" is a grotesque comedy of absurdity and reality that masterfully blends slapstick, satire, and surrealism to expose the absurdities of life under communist rule in the People's Republic of Poland (PRL). The story follows Jacek Żytkiewicz, a taxi driver in Warsaw, and his mysterious new shift partner, Katarzyna Piórecka, who disguises herself as a man to get the job.
The series is a comedy of the grotesque, filled with exaggerated characters, nonsensical bureaucracy, and surreal plot twists. It mocks the inefficiencies and contradictions of PRL institutions—from corrupt officials and inept police to bizarre workplace dynamics and social hypocrisy.
Underneath the absurdity lies a thriller-like subplot: a drug trafficking operation smuggling heroin from Thailand to West Germany. This storyline, featuring shady sports officials, a Thai student, and a crooked firefighter, adds a layer of intrigue reminiscent of American crime dramas.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Mieczysław Hryniewicz, Ewa Błaszczyk, Kazimierz Kaczor, Irena Kwiatkowska, Krystyna Kołodziejczyk, Bronisław Pawlik, Piotr Pręgowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski
Subs — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1987-10-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | TVP |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (11 votes) |
Subs — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Contract Prices (1987-10-17) — Jacek and Mr. Stanisław take turns driving an old taxi, which the WPT management is soon planning to replace with a new one. Meanwhile, Krashan Bhamaradżanga, a student from Thaila
- E2: The Last Course (1987-10-24) — After returning from his final shift, Stanisław begins repairing his battered old taxi. Suddenly, a statue of a mouse falls onto the car—having detached from a helicopter in flight
- E3: The Scapegoat (1987-11-09) — Kasia is growing tired of her thankless job. Every day, she has to endure the exhausting company of President Koniuszko’s wife for several hours, and she’s also responsible for pic
- E4: Classic Gender Logic (1987-11-16) — President Koniuszko makes Kasia an unusual offer: he persuades her to impersonate his son and take the driving exam on his behalf. Kasia initially agrees but soon backs out of the
- E5: Safari (1987-11-23) — Disguised as a man, Kasia begins her job at MPT. She quickly realizes that pretending to be Marian Koniuszko is far more difficult than she expected. This time, she and Jacek are t
- E6: The Special Care Press (1988-01-17) — The so-called “special care press” is a weekly magazine that President Klusek’s associates buy in bulk. Hidden inside the newspaper bundles are drugs, which they smuggle to Germany
- E7: The Warsaw Link (1987-01-24) — Among the passengers arriving from Bangkok and waiting for customs clearance is Krashan, carrying illicit goods. Due to heightened inspections that day, he reaches out to firefight
- E8: Lucky Day (1987-01-25) — During a chase after an express train, Krashan pulls out a gun. Taking advantage of his distraction, Jacek escapes. Krashan and Kuśmider continue on but are soon arrested by the mi
- E9: Sentimental Journey (1987-01-26) — Gonschorek arrives in Warsaw from Berlin to personally oversee Klusek and the faltering drug operations. Meanwhile, Kasia—who has recently met Jacek and wants to visit him in Zator
- E10: The Cry of Silence (1987-01-27) — Upon learning of the death of renowned novelist Jan Oborniak, editor-in-chief Samelko and his colleague Lusia from the publishing house Opoka rush to publish his final work, The Cr
- E11: Anticipation (1987-01-28) — Klusek and Gonschorek try to pressure Jacek into giving false testimony in court regarding the kidnapping of taxi 1313. Kasia, still disguised as Marian Koniuszko, gets involved in
- E12: Citizen Monte Christo (1987-01-29) — Famous director Barewicz receives news that he’s won the Grand Prix at a film festival in West Berlin, along with a prize—a Mercedes. He immediately heads to the border to collect
- E13: Encounters with Themis (1987-01-30) — Firefighter Kuśmider and Krashan stand trial for the kidnapping of taxi 1313. The drug-related charges remain murky—both defendants lie through their teeth, and the witnesses contr
- E14: Kiss Me, Kasia (1987-01-31) — Krashan gets into taxi 1313, driven by Kasia, intending to retrieve dollars hidden in the driver’s seat. Suspecting a robbery, Kasia fights back and wins. Jacek has long suspected
- E15: Our Dearest (1987-02-01) — Thanks to Mr. Stanisław’s connection with Michalik, Kasia and Jacek are granted an apartment—rumored to be haunted. While moving in, they accidentally free the thief who had been t
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Subs have? 1 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Where can I watch Subs? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
