Season 1

In 1937 Poland, the Jewish mafia rules Warsaw. Gangster socialist Buddy Kaplica is in charge, but his right-hand man, boxer Jakub Szapiro, dreams of taking over Buddy's top spot as King of Warsaw. From Walter Presents, in Polish with English subtitles.

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The King of Warsaw

Episode 1

A Jewish boy, Mosze Bernsztajn, meets his idol, Jakub Szapiro.

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Episode 1

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Episode 2

Jakub prepares for the most critical boxing match of his life.

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Episode 2

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The King of Warsaw

Episode 3

Moryc, Jakub’s brother, is beaten up at the University of Warsaw.

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Episode 3

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Episode 4

A demonstration of workers led by Kaplica clashes with nationalists led by Zwirski.

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Episode 4

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Episode 5

Radziwilek’s provocation succeeds.

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Episode 5

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The King of Warsaw

Episode 6

Change is coming to Buddy Kaplica’s gang.

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Episode 6

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Episode 7

Szapiro thwarts Koc and Zwirski’s plan.

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Episode 7

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Episode 8

Members of the divided Kaplica gang turn against each other.

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Episode 8