COLLECTION · Series · 2009

Spadkobiercy

A tongue-in-cheek parody of classic soap operas-such as Dynasty, Dallas, and Santa Barbara-Spadkobiercy is a semi-structured sketch series in which actors and occasionally guest celebrities improvise dramatic scenes under stage and television settings. Each episode begins with a loose storyline outline and a predetermined final line, but the dialogue, comedic gags, and emotional beats are entirely improvised. Cast members, only learn their scene partners, props, themes, and ending cue moments before stepping on stage. Episodes regularly feature surprise guest stars who enter mid-scene after watching a short teaser; they receive their character assignments on the spot, with no prior rehearsal. The varying degrees of improvisational chemistry between seasoned cabaret artists and unprepared guests-along with occasional requests for spontaneous poems, songs, or dramatic departures-keep the show lively and unpredictable. Originally performed on stage from 1993 and televised from 2008 on TV4 and Comedy Central Poland, each 60-minute episode transforms a soap-drama premise into a live, unscripted comedy showcase.