Tadeusz Gadacz is a former police officer with a troubled past. Once respected in his field, he lost his job due to unethical behavior and his ties to the Communist government. Now living a quiet life selling sculptures, Tadeusz is called back to solve a major bank robbery case. Determined to prove himself, he faces difficult choices that push him to break the rules again.

Trivia/Facts

• Tadeusz Gadacz is a discharged police officer with a dark past. He was once respected in his department but lost his position due to unethical behavior. His connection to the Communist government further damaged his reputation. After leaving the force, Tadeusz lived a secluded life, selling sculptures from his cabin.
• Tadeusz is reluctantly called back to solve a high-profile bank robbery case. The police need his experience to solve the case involving a bank heist that left three people dead. He is given two weeks and is partnered with a younger detective named Aleksandra Janicka. Despite his tarnished reputation, Tadeusz sees this case as a chance to regain his former glory.
• His investigation into the robbery takes him down morally questionable paths. Tadeusz begins blackmailing Kacper’s therapist to extract confidential information. He crosses further lines by surveilling Kacper and confronting him violently. These methods show Tadeusz’s desperation to prove himself, even if it means breaking rules.

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• As Tadeusz digs deeper, he uncovers Kacper’s involvement in the robbery. Kacper’s motive is tied to his need for financial stability and his desire to care for his younger sister, Ewa. However, despite Kacper’s confession, Tadeusz struggles to find solid evidence. Tensions rise as Tadeusz and Kacper engage in a cat-and-mouse game.
• Tadeusz’s aggressive tactics backfire, and he fails to follow legal procedures. His violent interrogation and threats against Kacper reflect the same old-school brutality that got him dismissed in the first place. The police department cannot ignore his repeated ethical breaches. As a result, Tadeusz’s reinstatement to the police force is denied, despite solving the case.
• Tadeusz’s failure to secure his old job forces him to reflect on his life. He realizes that Kacper’s dedication to his sister mirrors the familial connections he neglected. Tadeusz decides to reach out to his estranged granddaughter in an effort to rebuild a relationship. In the end, he seeks personal redemption, not through his career but through family.

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Tadeusz Gadacz’s Relationship with Other Characters

• Aleksandra Janicka: Tadeusz’s younger partner in the investigation. She follows the rules, which contrasts with Tadeusz’s methods, but they work together to solve the case.
  Kacper Surmiak: The main suspect in the bank robbery. Tadeusz is suspicious of him from the start and uses aggressive tactics to get a confession, creating a tense relationship.
• The Prosecutor: Offers Tadeusz a chance to reclaim his job if he solves the case. Their relationship is professional, but the Prosecutor is wary of Tadeusz’s unethical behavior.
• Ewa: Kacper’s younger sister, whom he wants to protect. Tadeusz respects Kacper’s dedication to her, which leads him to reflect on his own family relationships.
• Bartek and Marek: Kacper’s friends who helped with the robbery. Tadeusz investigates them, but they end up victims of Kacper’s actions, adding complexity to the case.

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