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.

• Wojciech Kościelniak
• Stefan Friedmann
• Danuta Kowalska
• Grażyna Barszczewska
• Ewa Sałacka
• Leon Niemczyk