The Defence (2018 – 2022)

This gripping drama follows the disappearance of three-year-old Nikola Szlezyngier, leaving her family – especially her parents Angelika and Dawid – under intense scrutiny from the public and authorities. As accusations fly and emotions run high, Angelika seeks help from Joanna Chylka, a highly respected lawyer famous for her brilliant mind and courtroom victories. Joanna, who has a complicated history with Angelika, is reluctant to take the case. But compelled by her strong sense of justice and sympathy for the grieving mother, she agrees to help. With her ambitious apprentice Kordian, Joanna launches a detailed investigation to uncover what really happened to Nikola, navigating difficult legal paths and personal conflicts. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and trust within the legal system. Viewers are drawn into an emotionally powerful story as Joanna fights for closure and justice for Nikola's family, while confronting her own ethical challenges.