1670 Season 3 Review
Director: Maciej Buchwald and Kordian Kadziela
Date Created: 2026-08-06 18:52
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1670 Season 3 Review: Directed by Maciej Buchwald and Kordian Kadziela, Netflix’s Polish comedy series brings back Bartłomiej Topa as the endlessly self-important Jan Paweł, alongside Katarzyna Herman as Zofia, Martyna Byczkowska as Aniela, Michał Sikorski as Jakub, Andrzej Kłak as Andrzej, Kirył Pietruczuk as Maciej and others.
1670 Season 3 Review
In Netflix’s 1670 Season 3, we find out that Jan Paweł has just experienced one of the greatest humiliations of his life after he was not able to recover his noble status. Determined to get back what he lost at all costs, he switches from one crazy plan to another, being sure that only something unusual can help him regain his status in society. At the same time, Zofia starts considering her marriage, Aniela finds a new goal which causes serious trouble to everybody around, Maciej tries to find a way to be together with the one he loves, and the comeback of Bogdan brings a completely new chaos into people’s lives.
What I enjoyed about Season 3 of 1670 was how it never forgets what makes 1670 such a special show. It still keeps the comedy very silly, but it doesn’t do it just for the heck of it. The desperation of Jan Paweł to once again earn his title keeps ending up as a tool for making fun of ego and delusion. Whether he tries to tackle impossible issues while being sure he can succeed or believes that his absurd ideas were actually very smart, the character always proves amusing since he really believes he is always the brightest one there.
While at the same time, I was pleased to see that Jan’s story was not just about pursuing yet another championship. The obsession gradually starts taking its toll on everyone around him, especially on Zofia, who turned out to have one of the more emotionally potent storylines in the season. Rather than going back to playing the role of a long-suffering wife, the series lets her frustration develop organically. Seeing her drifting away from Jan due to his self-centred preoccupations makes their marriage meaningful underneath all the humour. And their marital issues also lead to some very funny situations, mostly due to Jan never getting the message of what Zofia needs.
The best for me in Netflix series 1670 Season 3 is Katarzyna Herman. She manages to be exhausted, sarcastic and vulnerable at the same time, while never pushing Zofia into being too melodramatic. Even when the plot twists go completely overboard, she provides some sense to the emotional side of the couple’s connection.
Another interesting storyline that I found was that of Aniela. The idea of educating peasants is one of the most important themes that the season brings, as it gives the creators the opportunity to talk about social inequality, yet not losing their humorous atmosphere of the show. Starting from something very idealistic, Aniela soon faces consequences that nobody has thought of before. I really like the fact that the creators didn’t see the story in black and white, showing that intentions can develop into something bigger than everyone wants it to be. This provides Martyna Byczkowska with many opportunities to shine.
The relationship between her and Maciej is also emotionally satisfying compared to previous seasons. Instead of just being dependent on misunderstandings about love, the two now have an opportunity to say what they really mean. They still make for good chemistry, but the quiet moments they share also help offset all the ridiculousness of the show.
But at the same time, it is here that some of the issues with Polish series 1670 Season 3 emerge. As each significant character gets his or her interesting story, the narrative becomes quite uneven after all those plots get mixed. The first half remains entertaining throughout as each episode brings its absurd situation; however, in subsequent episodes, there is an effort to accommodate Jan’s ambitions, Zofia’s marital problems, Aniela’s revolution, Maciej’s rescue operation, Bogdan’s homecoming, Jakub’s own escapades, and Andrzej’s selfish plots into a single plot. All of the plots are not weak in themselves, yet at times, they compete with each other rather than complement each other.
Bogdan’s comeback is also a mixed one on my part. For one thing, he suffers from memory loss, which leads to some truly hilarious situations, particularly because he ends up creating an alter ego that stands in stark opposition to who he once was. It is still a fun character to watch, but at times I felt that he kept repeating himself before getting to the main plot point.
It’s also not quite as pointedly satirical as I had hoped. One thing that has made 1670 great for as long as it has is how it uses crazy historical situations to point out things about class and privilege. The new season definitely has that same kind of commentary, but there are some instances where the joke gets in the way of the message.
Nevertheless, it can be said that the performances always make it all fun to watch. It is obvious that all the actors in the cast know how to get into the unique vibe of the show and never regard its outrageous premises as just regular jokes seen on TV shows. That is why so many scenes turn out successful in the show.
Netflix 1670 Season 3 Review: Summing Up
On the whole, I enjoyed watching Netflix Polish series 1670 Season 3, although I believe that the show is not consistent enough to live up to some of its best episodes. The acting is as good as ever; Jan Paweł is still one of the funniest comedy protagonists on Netflix, and there is an impressive number of character stories, especially those of Zofia and Aniela, which add a lot of emotional layers to the madness of it all. But too many storylines, uneven tempo and some rather weird plot twists do not allow the series to become truly outstanding this time.
