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Movie poster for The Taming of the Shrewd 2 (2023)

The Taming of the Shrewd 2

2023
1h 40m
R · Polish
Director: Filip Zylber
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Overview

Kaska and Patryk's romance gets tested when they suspect each other of infidelity. Making matters worse, their neighbors keep meddling in their affairs.

Cast

12 people
Photo of Magdalena Lamparska as Kaśka

Magdalena Lamparska

Kaśka

Photo of Mikołaj Roznerski as Patryk Nawrot

Mikołaj Roznerski

Patryk Nawrot

Photo of Agata Turkot as Weronika

Agata Turkot

Weronika

Photo of Piotr Nerlewski as Kacper

Piotr Nerlewski

Kacper

Photo of Tomasz Sapryk as Jędruś

Tomasz Sapryk

Jędruś

Reviews

6 min read

Snowbound, Speechless, and Somehow Still Standing

I’ve seen rom-coms built on thinner ice than this. The Taming of the Shrewd 2 asks its two leads to spend 100 minutes circling each other in a snow globe of miscommunication, and somehow—against all odds—they make it feel like real life. Not the glossy, meet-cute version of real life, but the version where you spend three days stewing over a text you misread, where every glance from your partner feels like an accusation, where the neighbors’ gossip is louder than your own thoughts.

It’s a mess. It’s also, in its own stubborn way, kind of brilliant.

Filip Zylber doesn’t so much direct this film as he does chaperone it—like a teacher on a field trip where the kids keep wandering off but somehow end up at the right destination anyway. The first Taming of the Shrewd (2022) was a modest hit in Poland, a rom-com that leaned into the quirks of its highland setting and the chemistry of its leads, Magdalena Lamparska and Mikołaj Roznerski.

This sequel doubles down on all of it: the same couple, the same meddling neighbors, the same picturesque Zakopane backdrop. But where the first film coasted on charm, this one digs into the uglier, stickier parts of a relationship under strain. It’s less When Harry Met Sally and more Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? if Virginia Woolf were set in a ski lodge and everyone were slightly drunk on oscypek cheese.

A snowy mountain village at dusk, smoke curling from chimneys, the warm glow of windows cutting through the blue haze.

The plot is simplicity itself: Kaśka (Lamparska) and Patryk (Roznerski) are back in the Tatra Mountains, still in love, still bickering, still surrounded by a chorus of nosy locals who treat their relationship like a spectator sport. When Kaśka finds a mysterious woman’s scarf in Patryk’s car, the couple’s trust unravels in real time. What follows isn’t so much a mystery as it is a slow-motion car crash, one where the audience can see the cliff coming but the characters are too busy yelling to notice.

The scarf, it turns out, belongs to Patryk’s sister. (Spoiler: it’s always the sister.) But by the time the truth comes out, the damage is done. The film’s genius—or its folly, depending on your patience—is that it refuses to rush the reconciliation.

These two don’t just apologize and hug it out. They sulk. They slam doors.

They let the silence between them grow so thick you could carve it into oscypek.

That silence is the film’s most interesting character. Zylber and his cinematographer, Tomasz Dobrowolski, shoot the Tatra Mountains like a postcard, all crisp whites and deep blues, but they frame the couple in tight, claustrophobic close-ups that make the landscape feel like a gilded cage. The camera lingers on Lamparska’s face as she processes another perceived slight, her eyes narrowing just a fraction before she schools her expression back into neutrality.

Audience Opinions

Audience 4.4/10
"A formulaic, miscommunication-driven sequel propped up by picturesque Tatra landscapes and little else."

Snowy mountain vistas and the wintry small-town setting are the film’s strongest asset, and it is harmless enough for a low-effort family evening. The story leans on an extremely flimsy misunderstanding that feels chaotic and dragged out, jokes rarely land, and the acting, music, and editing lack energy.

What viewers praise
  • Striking mountain setting Sweeping shots of the Tatra Mountains and the Zakopane area provide attractive, atmospheric visuals throughout.
  • Easy, low-stakes watch Works as light, undemanding background entertainment, especially if you saw the first film.
  • Occasional meta humor References to other Polish streaming hits and self-aware gags offer a few brief moments of amusement.
Common complaints
  • Thin, chaotic story The plot is nonsensical and poorly structured, with random or pointless scenes and side characters.
  • Conflict built on nonsense The central relationship crisis relies on characters who refuse to talk, making the drama feel childish and easily avoidable.
  • Flat comedy and pacing Gags are unfunny and repetitive, and a sluggish tempo makes the 1.5-hour runtime feel overlong.
  • Weak craft and performances Acting, music, and editing lack spark or polish; the execution feels cheap and lifeless.
  • Step down from first film Even those who mildly enjoyed the original find this continuation more chaotic, less coherent, and more disappointing.
Recommended for
Polish romcom completists Magdalena Lamparska followers Mikołaj Roznerski admirers Light winter romance seekers Scenic mountain movie fans

Full Plot (Spoilers)

Spoiler warning

This section contains the full plot, including major story reveals. Overview above stays spoiler-free.

Buzz & Rumors

Public reports

Much Ado About… No Scandal?! The Surprisingly Squeaky-Clean Gossip Behind The Taming of the Shrewd 2

Netflix’s snowy Polish rom‑com sequel The Taming of the Shrewd 2 looks like the perfect recipe for chaos: love triangles, jealousy, meddling neighbors. But when you sneak off-screen to hunt for real-life drama? You mostly find… latestnetflix.com's take is that professionalism, pretty mountains, and critics dragging the script harder than any tabloid ever dragged the cast.

Let’s unwrap the actual tea — what’s confirmed, what’s rumor, and what’s just wishful fanfiction.


On-Set Drama (Or Lack Thereof)

  • Behind the scenes, things were far calmer than the movie’s plot. Magdalena Lamparska (Kaśka) has openly praised working with co-star Mikołaj Roznerski (Patryk), saying she loves acting with him and that he gives her a rare sense of security and genuine partnership on set. - She described him as extremely well-prepared for the film, both physically and as an actor, calling his commitment “impressive”. Not exactly “storming off set” energy. - The pair were already a tried-and-tested duo thanks to earlier projects like Porady na zdrady, so by the time they hit the Shrewd sequel, they were basically a rom‑com power team, not rivals.

Cast Feuds & Tea

  • If you were hoping for a Don’t Worry Darling-style production meltdown… sorry. There are no verified reports of feuds among the Shrewd 2 cast or clashes with director Filip Zylber. - Interviews and Polish entertainment coverage frame the shoot as smooth and collegial — the most “controversial” thing anyone said is that they were pleasantly surprised to be paired again, not horrified.

In other words: all the fighting stayed firmly in the script.


Romance Rumors: Fantasy vs. Reality

Mikołaj Roznerski: Single, Speculated, and Slightly Amused

  • Around the time of the Shrewd era, Roznerski was freshly out of a high‑profile relationship with actress Adriana Kalska. She confirmed on Instagram that they split in mid‑December 2021, stressing that breakups are hard and asking for privacy. - Polish tabloids quickly pivoted to: “Who’s the new woman?” Rumor had it Roznerski was seeing dancer/TV personality Anna Głogowska after they were reportedly spotted together in Paris around Valentine’s Day — both sides declined to confirm anything, leaving it in rumor territory. - Later, yet another “new partner” story hit the press. Roznerski mocked the speculation in an Instagram Story, joking that he’d just learned a “breaking news” item about himself from the media and that if all the gossip were true, he’d have to expand his house by three rooms. Very “I’m tired but still funny” energy.

Magdalena Lamparska: The Internet Ships It, Reality Says No

  • Lamparska is solidly off the market: she’s married to journalist and traveler Bartek Osumek, with whom she has two children. - That minor detail didn’t stop fans from spinning fantasies when a promo image showed her and Roznerski gazing adoringly at each other. Some viewers swooned that they “looked like they were in love,” but entertainment site Pomponik promptly crushed the dream, clarifying it was just a frame from the movie, not a secret affair.

So yes, the chemistry is real — but it’s professional, not romantic.


Scandals & Controversies: It’s the Movie, Not the People

If anyone’s reputation took a hit, it wasn’t the cast — it was the film itself.

  • Poskromienie złośnicy 2, czyli wiele hałasu o nic (The Taming of the Shrewd 2) landed a nomination at the infamous Węże 2023 (Poland’s Razzie‑style awards) for Worst Polish Film of the Year. - Critics roasted the sequel as a clumsy, humorless, “zero atmosphere” rom‑com retread. One widely circulated review dubbed it “a big highland nothing” and tore into its clichéd writing and lifeless gags. - Another reviewer begged Polish cinema to please, please stop making this exact kind of lazy Netflix rom‑com, calling out the film’s predictable plot and embarrassing scenes.

So while the actors were busy being cute and professional, the movie itself was getting publicly flogged.


Leaks, Secrets & Cut-Scene Chaos

  • No serious reports surfaced of big script leaks, stolen dailies, or shock deleted scenes for The Taming of the Shrewd 2. - Coverage focuses on the finished product: Kaśka and Patryk’s jealousy spiral, the Podhale setting, and the meddling neighbors — not what got left on the cutting-room floor. - Unlike higher-profile Netflix projects, there’s no sign of lawsuits, plagiarism claims, or behind-the-scenes battles with the streamer.

Wild Trivia & Off-Screen Oddities

  • The full Polish title literally translates to “The Taming of the Shrew 2, or Much Ado About Nothing” — and given how little real-world drama there was, that subtitle is unintentionally perfect. - Lamparska said she was initially unsure if re‑pairing her and Roznerski in yet another rom‑com was a good idea, but ended up delighted to reunite, pointing out they’re at very different life and career stages now, which added depth to their work together. - Despite Netflix money and a charismatic lead duo, the film still ended up as a punchline at the Węże awards — proof that a cozy set doesn’t always equal a beloved movie.

The Verdict

For a film about jealousy and suspicion, The Taming of the Shrewd 2 had an almost suspiciously calm real‑world production. The leads are friends, the “affairs” are fictional, the dating drama lives mostly in tabloids and fan fantasies, and the only true scandal is how hard critics came for the script.

Sometimes, the juiciest gossip is that there isn’t much gossip at all — just two rom‑com pros doing their jobs while the internet writes hotter storylines in the comments.

Entertainment rumors and trivia aggregated from public reporting. Treat speculation as unverified unless a cited source confirms it.

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