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| Polish | Absolutni debiutanci |
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| Country of origin | Poland |
| Original language | Polish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Magdalena Zielska |
| Running time | 43–54 minutes |
| Production company | ATM Grupa |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 25 October 2023 |
Absolute Beginners (Polish : Absolutni debiutanci) is a Polish teen drama television series. It was released on Netflix on 25 October 2023.
Lena and Niko travel to the Polish seaside to make an admissions film for their dream film school. There, they meet a boy who will put their friendship to the test. [1] [2]
| No. | Title | Duration | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 46 min | 25 October 2023 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 46 min | 25 October 2023 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 48 min | 25 October 2023 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 43 min | 25 October 2023 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 45 min | 25 October 2023 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 54 min | 25 October 2023 |
The series was filmed in Ustka, a spa town on the Slovincian Coast. [4] [5]
Reviewing the pilot episode, Joel Keller of Decider wrote, "With some interesting lead performances, and a plot that goes beyond the standard teen coming-of-age stuff, Absolute Beginners sets up an intriguing story about teens who either aren’t sure about what they want or are sure but have trouble expressing it." [6]
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