Rage
Crime Procedural | Psychological Thriller
An Adaptation of the Critically Acclaimed Novel by Zygmunt Miłoszewski
Prosecutor Teodor Szacki finds himself on both sides of the law in Rage, a gripping psychological crime thriller. When the series opens, a young woman lies dead in a scorched house in the middle of nowhere. Standing over her body is Szacki himself — still, silent, waiting. The woman is Victoria, his daughter’s friend. Two weeks earlier, she was just another face in the crowd.
The story rewinds to a bitter winter in Olsztyn. Szacki, now a single father raising his sixteen-year-old daughter Hela, is called to a seemingly straightforward case: a skeleton uncovered during construction. But forensic tests reveal a chilling truth — the man was murdered just days earlier and dissolved alive in acid. The skeleton turns out to be an assembly of multiple victims, launching an investigation that hints at a serial killer.
Amidst this, Szacki is haunted by his own moral failure. He dismisses a woman’s desperate plea for protection against her abusive husband — only to find her later, brutally beaten and left for dead. Her husband is eventually found, mutilated and mute, his tongue and vocal cords surgically removed. Szacki suspects a dark pattern: a secret network of vigilantes delivering punishment where the justice system fails.
When Hela goes missing, the case becomes personal. Szacki learns she’s been kidnapped by the same group — a twisted message to stop digging. As he uncovers the identity of the killer, a disturbing truth emerges: Victoria, the girl he would later kill, is not only connected to the first victim but is part of the clandestine organization exacting revenge on abusers.
In a final act of desperation and rage, Szacki crosses the ultimate line — blurring the boundary between justice and vengeance, protector and executioner.
Creators
Zygmunt Miloszewski
Ashley Jones
One of Poland’s most acclaimed contemporary authors, known for his intelligent thrillers and emotionally layered storytelling. His books have been translated into over 20 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, and published internationally by Fleuve Noir ( France ), Bitter Lemon Press ( UK/US ), and others.
His work has been nominated for major European crime fiction awards, including the Prix du Polar Européen and the Prix SNCF du Polar. His novels have appeared on year-end “Best Of” lists from The Guardian and The Independent, and have been adapted for film, television, and audio.
With over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide, Miłoszewski brings sharp wit, moral tension, and international resonance to the screen.
Wojciech Miłoszewski
Don Francis
Prolific Polish screenwriter and author, known for his gripping, cinematic storytelling and deep command of character and structure. With a background in television and film, he has written some of the country’s most successful series, including critically praised political thrillers and action-driven dramas that reflect Poland’s social and historical tensions with intensity and authenticity.
Wojciech’s work stands out for its tight pacing, layered characters, and unapologetically bold narratives. As both a creator and a collaborator, he brings emotional depth and structural precision to every project — whether crafting explosive genre series or adapting complex literary material for the screen.
In addition to his screenwriting, he is also the author of several successful novels, including the Inwazja series, a gripping alternate-history trilogy that showcases his talent for speculative fiction grounded in reality.
Praised for his fearless vision and narrative discipline, Wojciech Miłoszewski is one of Poland’s most dynamic creative forces, bridging the worlds of literature and visual storytelling with remarkable agility and cultural relevance.