Poland's take on H.P.I. casts Agnieszka Dygant and begins filming in Bielsko-Biała under director Olga Chajdas
The Polish television landscape has gained a new entrant with Genialna M., a local adaptation of the French hit H.P.I. The series will be produced for broadcaster Polsat and streamer SkyShowtime, and filming was reported to have started on 27.04.2026. At its core the show follows Marta, a cleaner at a police station whose curiosity and intellect transform a stalled inquiry into a working case. This setup combines the familiar beats of a procedural with the lightness of comedy, a blend that has proven popular in multiple territories. The project signals an expansion of original Polish content for a pan-European streamer working closely with a domestic broadcaster.
Agnieszka Dygant takes the lead as Marta, and the series relocates the action to Bielsko-Biała. In the story Marta discovers a seemingly minor piece of evidence while tidying an evidence board; that discovery propels investigators forward and reveals that she possesses an extraordinary intellect — described in publicity as an IQ of 160. Her perspective and unconventional logic become assets for police detectives who soon learn to rely on her insight. The character’s arc foregrounds an outsider who upends institutional routines, and the tone aims to mix sharp procedural mechanics with warm, character-driven comedy.
The series is being produced by Jake Vision DGA Studio, with direction by Olga Chajdas and scripts written by Błażej Dzikowski and Agata Malesińska. Behind the camera, Anna Rzepka is credited as cinematographer while Dorota Kośmicka and Jan Kępiński serve in creative and executive producing roles. This line-up pairs established Polish filmmaking talent with a format that has already proven internationally adaptable. The collaboration represents the first announced partnership between SkyShowtime and Telewizja Polsat on a scripted local project, and both partners emphasize a desire to deliver stories that feel native to Polish audiences while fitting into a broader streaming catalogue.
SkyShowtime has been developing local originals across Poland, and Genialna M. joins titles such as Deadly Ties (Śleboda), Glina. New Chapter, and the upcoming Morpheus on the platform’s roster. The streamer began operations in Poland in February 2026, and internal figures cited by Polish media show that in March 2026 the service attracted 2.55 million Polish visitors, representing 8.54% reach and an average session length of 54 minutes and 59 seconds. For SkyShowtime, investing in recognizable formats and high-profile local talent such as Dygant is a way to build subscriber affinity while strengthening ties with domestic broadcasters like Polsat.
Polsat’s programming leadership has framed the show as a mix of strong entertainment values and emotional engagement. The broadcaster is positioning Genialna M. as a format that can attract mass audiences through character-driven comedy and the procedural momentum of crime storytelling. Working with a global streamer allows Polsat to combine national reach with international production standards, while SkyShowtime benefits from Polsat’s local knowledge and the cachet of established Polish performers and creators.
H.P.I. – Haut Potentiel Intellectuel originated in France, created by Nicolas Jean, Stéphane Carrié and Alice Chegaray-Breugnot, and produced by Septembre Prods and Itineraire Prods. The format has been sold and adapted abroad; one notable version aired on ABC in the United States and has been renewed through multiple seasons. Studio TF1 handles global distribution of the format, which first launched in France in 2019. The adaptation model — an international format localized to reflect national policing, humor and setting — has been central to the original’s export success and is the template for Genialna M.
With a high-profile lead and a creative team that includes names familiar to Polish audiences, Genialna M. is poised to be both a ratings play for Polsat and a strategic content piece for SkyShowtime. The casting of Agnieszka Dygant brings star power that should help the series cut through a crowded market, while the show’s blend of cozy crime mechanics and comedic warmth aims to appeal to a broad viewer base. As production moves forward in Bielsko-Biała, the series will be watched closely as an indicator of how format adaptations can be tuned for Polish sensibilities while serving international streaming goals.