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Dekalog

1989 – 1990Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.9

A philosophical, deeply moving drama series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E6 "Dekalog, szesc" 8.6

Episodes

8.1

Story

Live carefully, with your eyes open, and try not to cause pain.

The Ten Commandments, exact and uncompromising, literally cast in stone, continues to provide a source of moral conflict in contemporary society. In the ten part collection of films, The Decalogue, Krzysztof Kieślowski examines the dilemma of fundamental sin in the lives of ordinary Warsaw citizens.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Warsaw Neorealism
  • Spiritual Exploration
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Existential Crisis
  • Masterpiece of European Cinema
  • Ethical Dilemmas

Cast

24 of 104 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by
Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Produced by
Ryszard Chutkowski, Andrzej Buhl
Music by
Zbigniew Preisner

Everyone

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Facts

December 10, 1989 · July 6, 1990 · Ended

First aired
December 10, 1989
Last aired
July 6, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Polish
Made in
Germany, Poland
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dekalog?"

Questions about Dekalog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dekalog?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dekalog worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.9).

How long does it take to watch Dekalog?

9 h

About 9 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1990.

Can I half-watch Dekalog?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Dekalog plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Dekalog in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.