Heweliusz is a Polish mini-series released on Netflix in 2025, consisting of 5 episodes. It is presented as a standalone miniseries inspired by the 1993 sinking of the ferry Jan Heweliusz, with a high-profile cast and a single- season arc. The show has generated coverage noting its five-episode count and its Netflix debut in November 2025.

Key details

• Episodes: 5 in total, each around 49–61 minutes, with the series marketed as a compact, self-contained narrative.

• Release and availability: Netflix release announced in 2025, with official trailers and screenings preceding/marking the premiere.

• Production and scope: Polish production with a large ensemble, shot across multiple Polish locations and, for water scenes, in a Brussels studio.

• Reception and status: Reports in Polish media indicate it is designed as a self-contained miniseries; discussions about a second season generally note it’s unlikely or uncertain, with the project framed as a complete story.

If you’d like, I can summarize each episode’s plot, outline the production background in more detail, or compare Heweliusz to similar disaster-incident miniseries.