The Doll

Miniseries

A story of the tragic love of a wealthy merchant Stanisław Wokulski for a beautiful aristocrat from a declining family - Izabella Łęcka.

Where to Watch The Doll • Miniseries

9 Episodes

The Return
E1
The ReturnWarsaw, 1878. Stanisław Wokulski, a store owner returns from abroad, along with a considerable fortune. He plans to use the fortune to get close with the Łęcki family, due to his love for the young Izabela Łęcka.
The Diary of an Old Salesman
E2
The Diary of an Old SalesmanThe Old Salesman Ignacy Rzecki goes down memory lane, of his childhood, memories of the war, and his first meeting with Wokulski.
Wealthy Amusements
E3
Wealthy AmusementsWokulski begins his business with aristocracy. His newly bought horse competes in a race. Baron Krzeszowski insults miss Izabela, for which Wokulski challenges him to a duel.
The First Warning
E4
The First WarningBlinded by love, Wokulski fulfills every wish of Izabela Łęcka. He buys the apartament house of the beautiful girl's father at an auction, overpaying heavily.
Apparition
E5
ApparitionTo escape his obsession with Łęcka, Wokulski heads to Paris, where he meets Professor Geist - the extraordinary scientist.
Village Amusements
E6
Village AmusementsAfter returning from Paris, Wokulski comes to Zasławie - the village residence of Wąsowska. There, he meets Isabella who, seeing his success and importance in high society, begins to look at him a little more favorably.
The Diary of an Old Salesman, continued
E7
The Diary of an Old Salesman, continuedWokulski, to please Izabela, decides to sell the store. Meanwhile, Rzecki writes about the court cases of Baroness Krzeszowska.
Ladies and Women
E8
Ladies and WomenDuring Molinari’s violin concert, Miss Izabela falls into ecstasy and then looks favorably upon the violinist’s advances. Offended, Wokulski stops visiting her. Mrs. Wąsowska suggests to him that Izabela’s behavior was revenge for his visits to Mrs. Stawska. Wokulski rushes with apologies and leaves the Łęcki household as Izabela’s fiancé. Mrs. Stawska departs from Warsaw. The Baron returns to his wife and re‑rents the apartment to the same students. The President’s wife dies, leaving 10,000 rubles to Starski. Wokulski, together with Izabela, her father, and Miss Florentyna, sets off for Paris. At the last moment, Mr. Starski joins them. On the train, Wokulski becomes an involuntary witness to the caresses between his fiancée and her cousin. At the next station, he gets off, intending to commit suicide.
Soul in Letargy
E9
Soul in LetargyRecovering from his heartbreak, Wokulski decides to leave the world behind.