Demystifying Detective Forst: A Comprehensive Guide to the Netflix Series

All six episodes of the moody Polish-language series Detective Forst are now available on Netflix. This adds to the streaming platform's strong track record with non-English-language content, following the success of the South Korean production Squid Game in 2021.

Other successful imports to Netflix include The Rain (2018), Money Heist (2019), and Alice in Borderland (2020) from Denmark, Spain, and Japan. Detective Forst's rave reviews point to another hit import on Netflix - so what do you need to know before diving in? Keep reading to find out!

What is Detective Forst about? Netflix series explained

Netflix’s official synopsis outlines Detective Forst’s storyline as follows: “After being fired for his unorthodox investigative methods, a detective joins forces with a journalist to solve a string of gruesome murders through unconventional means.”

The maverick detective leading the not-so-legal investigation is Wiktor Forst, portrayed by Borys Szyc, with his journalist partner Olga Szrebska, played by Zuzanna Saporznikow. Their unconventional investigation takes place in the Tatra Mountains, serving as the natural border between Slovakia and Poland - a challenging yet captivating setting for the show.

To reveal more would ruin Detective Forst's intricate whodunnit storyline. However, viewers can anticipate a combination of investigative work and psychological drama against the stunning, frozen backdrop.

Oh, and a quick word of warning: Detective Forst isn’t for the squeamish. On the contrary, the corpses pile up before the series’ six-episode run wraps up.

Is Detective Forst based on a book?

Yes, Detective Forst is based on the Forst crime novels by Polish author Remigiusz Mróz.

To date, Mróz has penned six Forst novels, listed below (with their titles translated):

Exposure (2015)

Overhang (2016)

Traverse (2016)

Denivelation (2017)

Rockslide (2018)

Foehn (2020)

Detective Forst takes inspiration mainly from the first two novels, Exposure and Overhang. It is unknown at this time if Netflix intends to adapt the remaining four Forst novels. It is likely that future seasons will be based on the success of the initial six-episode batch.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting content to stream. When I heard about Detective Forst, a new Polish crime series on Netflix, I was intrigued. The premise sounded interesting, and I was curious to see how it would compare to other popular non-English-language shows on the platform.

After watching the first few episodes, I was hooked. Detective Forst is a dark and atmospheric thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. The acting is superb, and the cinematography is stunning. I also appreciate that the show doesn't shy away from violence and gore. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's definitely worth watching if you're a fan of crime dramas.