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The Thaw

6.4
3 seasons
18 episodes
Returning Series
Drama
Crime
Mystery

Plot Summary

Set in Szczecin, Poland, the series begins after the body of a young woman is discovered under the melting ice. It asks ‘Who was she? Why did she die? Who did she leave behind?

First Aired:April 1, 2022
Last Aired:November 7, 2025
Episode Runtime:50m
Networks:
HBO Max, Max, HBO Max

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (3)

Season 1
8.5

Season 1

6 episodes

Aired: 2022

The body of a young woman is discovered in the icy water of the Oder River. The investigation into the case is led by Katarzyna Zawieja, a young police officer who never gives up easily. It becomes evident that the investigation goes beyond the murder, as the woman gave birth shortly before her death. But where is the baby? For Katarzyna, the search for the newborn baby means she must confront her own circumstances: a woman in crisis after her husband's death. The fight to find the baby will become a fight to find herself.

Season 2
7.4

Season 2

6 episodes

Aired: 2024

Season 3
6.5

Season 3

6 episodes

Aired: 2025

Production

Magnolia Films

HBO Europe