Archived · Netflix
1670 treats its 17th-century Polish setting as material for a loud, irreverent mockumentary, not a solemn history lesson. Slapstick, deadpan oddness, and political jabs rub against strict religion and rigid social customs. Modern attitudes about gender, mental health, and LGBT rights make that collision sharper, while demons, witches, and fairies add another layer of absurdity to the rural farce.
A father's dealings with his son and daughter, quarrels between brothers, and bickering neighbors turn grand ambitions into petty household battles. The quick, episodic stories build around a ridiculous goal or dispute, with family friction and clashes between nobles and peasants repeatedly getting in the way. Glory is hard to pursue when everyone nearby has an argument to settle.
historical farce, class satire and Comedy
Comedy and History
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Netflix
A boastful rural nobleman in 17th-century Poland pursues fame while navigating family feuds, village disputes, religion, social customs, and clashes with peasants. This irreverent historical mockumentary mixes absurd situations with modern-minded satire, turning everyday ambitions and old traditions into a lively comedy.
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