Polish detective drama Crusade is now available to stream for free in the UK on Channel 4's streaming service. The series, originally titled Krucjata, debuted in Poland in 2022 and consists of 13 episodes, each averaging 45 minutes.
Described as "a complex Polish police procedural", the show follows homicide detective Mandżaro (Julian Swiezewski) and his Warsaw crime unit as they investigate cases involving public figures. The synopsis reveals that the team uncovers a hidden design linking seemingly unrelated crimes, exposing a city-wide conspiracy.
Crusade has received a generally positive response, with an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 from 522 votes. One user gave it a 6/10 review, stating they "enjoyed it". The series is part of the Walter Presents collection, a catalogue of international shows curated by TV expert Walter Iuzzolino.
Iuzzolino said: "I have always been a fan of Polish drama, and Crusade is a perfect addition to our substantial and ever-expanding slate of the best Eastern European titles on the market. It is an intoxicating cocktail of gritty and glamorous, fast pace and twisted – a brilliant show which will keep you glued to the screen."
Other recent additions to the Walter Presents collection include The Pushover, Arctic Circle, The Ring, The Teresa Battaglia Cases, Mademoiselle Holmes and The Invisibles.
