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Absolute Beginners (TV series)

Absolute Beginners
Netflix poster
PolishAbsolutni debiutanci
Genre
Created by
  • Nina Lewandowska
  • Kamila Tarabura
Written by
  • Nina Lewandowska
  • Kamila Tarabura
  • Jędrzej Napiecek
Directed by
  • Kamila Tarabura
  • Katarzyna Warzecha
Starring
Country of originPoland
Original languagePolish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerMagdalena Zielska
CinematographyTomasz Naumiuk
Running time43–54 minutes
Production companyATM Grupa
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release25 October 2023 (2023-10-25) –
present

Absolute Beginners (Polish: Absolutni debiutanci) is a Polish teen drama television series starring Martyna Byczkowska and Bartłomiej Deklewa. It was released on Netflix on 25 October 2023.

Premise

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Lena and Niko travel to the Polish seaside to make an admissions film for their dream film school. There, they meet a boy who will put their friendship to the test.[1]

Cast

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Main

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  • Martyna Byczkowska as Lena Głowacka, an autistic teenager and Niko's best friend
  • Bartłomiej Deklewa as Niko, Lena's best friend
  • Jan Sałasiński as Igor Tymczenko, a promising young basketball player from Silesia who is attending a basketball camp on the coast
  • Paulina Krzyżańska as Malwina, Igor's summer fling and Niko's friend
  • Katarzyna Warnke [pl] as Tamara, Lena's mother
  • Piotr Witkowski as Dawid, Lena's stepfather
  • Anna Krotoska as Bogusia, Niko's mother
  • Andrzej Konopka as Paweł, Niko's father
  • Julian Świeżewski [pl] as Marcin, Igor's coach

Recurring

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Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDurationOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"46 min25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
2"Episode 2"46 min25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
3"Episode 3"48 min25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
4"Episode 4"43 min25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
5"Episode 5"45 min25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)
6"Episode 6"54 min25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)

Production

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The series was shot in Ustka, Sopot, and Hel.[2]

Release

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The series' first season was released on Netflix on 25 October 2023.[3]

Reception

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Reviewing the series' first episode, Joel Keller of Decider wrote, "With some interesting lead performances, and a plot that goes beyond the standard teen coming-of-age stuff, Absolute Beginners sets up an intriguing story about teens who either aren't sure about what they want or are sure but have trouble expressing it."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Guszkowski, Piotr (26 October 2023). "Bertolucci nad Bałtykiem. Niemożliwe! Sceny łóżkowe w polskim kinie wypadły naturalnie". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  2. ^ Fryc, Katarzyna (29 October 2023). "Reżyserka z Gdańska współtwórczynią nowego serialu Netflixa "Absolutni debiutanci"". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  3. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (22 March 2023). "Netflix Unveils 2023 Polish Slate Putting Accent On Local Stars At Warsaw Event". Deadline. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  4. ^ Keller, Joel (25 October 2023). "'Absolute Beginners' Netflix Review ('Absolutni Debiutanci'): Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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