It is a widely acclaimed psychological drama series that gives the viewers an inside look into the work and life of five policemen who are officers of the Homicide Division of the Warsaw Central Police Station. The reality of contemporary Warsaw provides the setting for the series. The first series realistically depicts the brutal world of crime the police officers encounter every day. Their difficult and dangerous work fraught with stress and hardships is not properly rewarded. They pay a high price for their commitment and attempts to reconcile their private and professional lives. The series has been inspired by headline news and goes far beyond the crime investigation.