Aniela (season 1)

Aniela is a Polish comedy-drama series that premiered on Netflix on June 11, 2025. The show follows Aniela, a high-society woman whose glamorous life is upended when her wealthy husband, Jan, returns from an African retreat and abruptly decides to divorce her, leaving her penniless and homeless. Forced to start over, Aniela must navigate a harsh new reality, taking a job at a rundown school in Warsaw's Praga district and moving into a modest apartment far removed from her former luxury. As Aniela struggles to adapt, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including her rebellious teenage daughter, Lucja, her eccentric colleagues, and a group of students with their own troubles. Along the way, she becomes entangled in schemes involving insurance fraud, rap battles, and an unconventional romance with a local small-time criminal named Armani. Despite her initial attempts to reclaim her old status and wealth, Aniela gradually discovers a sense of justice, resilience, and unexpected fulfillment in her new life and relationships.