Max orders second season of Polish series "The Eastern Gate."

Max has announced that it will produce a second season of the popular Polish series "The Eastern Gate." The show's first season has been a huge success on the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming platform, setting several viewing records. The new season is already in the script development stage. Dorota Eberhardt, the Vice President of Programming at WBD in Poland, shared details about the show and its impact during an interview. "The Eastern Gate" follows a Polish spy, Ewa Oginiec, who grapples with personal tragedy and international tensions. The series has resonated with viewers, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Since its premiere, "The Eastern Gate" has become the second most-watched scripted series in Europe this year, only behind "The White Lotus." It has particularly performed well in the U.S., making it the most popular non-English language show on Max globally. Eberhardt emphasized the aim of creating content that addresses current global issues. The show's earlier concept was meant to be political fiction but became increasingly relevant as real-world events unfolded. She noted that TVN, the producer of the series, aims to capture the zeitgeist with every project. Aside from "The Eastern Gate," other series in development include "Piekło Kobiet," focused on women's issues in 1930s Warsaw, and "A Decent Man," which deals with themes of family and morality. Eberhardt highlighted that the competition among streaming services in Poland is fierce, especially with new projects from Netflix and Prime Video. Overall, WBD remains committed to developing high-quality local content and responding to the interests of Polish audiences. The company plans to invest significantly in new productions in the coming year, with around 20 titles in various stages of development. The goal is to tell important and timely stories that resonate with viewers.