Polish writer Manuela Gretkowska has responded sharply to critics of Netflix's adaptation of "Lalka," according to WP Kultura. In comments reported by the outlet, Gretkowska described the criticism as "shameless ignorance," pushing back against viewers and commentators who have attacked the series.
The exchange is part of a wider debate in Polish media over the Netflix production, which adapts Bolesław Prus's classic novel. According to kultura.gazeta.pl, actor Marek Kondrat also criticized the show, saying it does not hold up intellectually. The two reactions place Gretkowska and Kondrat on opposite sides of the argument over how the streaming adaptation handles its source material.
Coverage of the series has extended beyond criticism. TVN24 published a piece examining how faithfully the show reflects Prus's original novel, asking how much of "Lalka" survives in "Lalka" and concluding that the connection is satisfyingly substantial. Meanwhile, Wyborcza.pl reported comments from actress Maria Dębska, who said the character Wąsowska could carry a story of her own, describing her as an antagonist of her era.
Questions about the show's future have also surfaced. Pudelek.pl reported that the ending of Netflix's "Lalka" hints the series may not be finished, raising the possibility of a second season — though the outlet noted this remains uncertain.
What to watch next: whether Netflix confirms a second season, and how the debate over the adaptation's treatment of Prus's novel continues to develop among Polish critics and audiences.
