'Exceptionally funny' series that's 'The Office in the 1600s' streaming on Netflix

An "hysterical" series set in the 17th century has been compared to the delightfully awkward humour of The Office, and comes highly recommended by fans. 1670 is a Polish comedy show that first hit screens in December 2023 that focuses on the misadventures of Jan Pawe Adamczewski (played by Bartomiej Topa) a self-important nobleman and hapless part-owner of a village in the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The satirical show, written by Jakub Ruyo, uses a mockumentary format akin to that seen in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's seminal noughties comedy programme and the subsequent US version. One fan on IMDb called the first series of ensemble comedy a "funny take on older times", adding: "I found it quite humorous, it feels like a combination of 'The Office', 'Modern Family' and 'Monty Python' meets the 17th century."

They added that as a viewer, you "feel attached more and more to the different characters as they weave through their day-to-day events " and said they "highly recommend to anyone who enjoys period comedies."

Others compared it to Norwegian comedy The Norsemen, which offers a dark comedy series set in Viking times.

Another fan praised the Polish-language show's "exceptional humour" and called it an "absolute gem."

There have been two seasons so far, with the second released in the UK last Wednesday, on September 17.

Ahead of the new series, one viewer said: "I wish this show were more popular because people are really missing out on a lot."

"It's one of those underrated shows that flies under the radar. I'm happy that the second season is coming soon."

The show's episodes have 15 certificates, and the series features injury detail, sex, and bad language - so may not be for everyone.

Both series of 1670 are streaming now on Netflix.