Banáni ( en, Bananas) is a 2023 Czech crime comedy television series.
It is inspired by a real event when employees of Supermarket found
Cocaine
Cocaine (from , from , ultimately from Quechuan languages, Quechua: ''kúka'') is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant mainly recreational drug use, used recreationally for its euphoria, euphoric effects. It is primarily obtained from t ...
hidden in bananas.
It started broadcast on 18 October 2023 on Prima+ streaming service.
Plot
The series is set in a town near border with Germany. Jirka, a young storekeeper at local supermarket, discovers contraband of cocaine in bananas from Colombia. He decides to start selling the cocaine. He joins forces with warehouse manager Šárka and security guard Igor (Iggy). Initial attempts are unsuccessful, but trio eventually builds a functional model of drug distribution. The sell drugs directly at cash register of the store thanks to soft toys that serve as rewards from the market's loyalty event. Soon, problems start to appear.
Cast
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Cyril Dobrý
Cyril (also Cyrillus or Cyryl) is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος (''Kýrillos''), meaning 'lordly, masterful', which in turn derives from Greek κυριος (''kýrios'') 'lord'. There are various varian ...
as Jirka
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Sandra Nováková as Šárka
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Ondřej Malý as Iggy
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Josef Carda as Ivan
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Naďa Konvalinková
Naďa Konvalinková (''Naděžda Konvalinková''; born 18 April 1951 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech actress.
After graduating from the Faculty of Theatre of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, she worked in the J. K. Tyl Theatre, Pl ...
as Mařenka
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Petra Horváthová
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Marsell Bendig
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Leoš Noha
Leoš Noha (born 4 May 1968) is a Czech actor.
Selected filmography Film
* ''František je děvkař'' (2008)
* ''Protector'' (2009)
* ''Alois Nebel'' (2011)
* '' Sunday League – Pepik Hnatek's Final Match'' (2012)
* ''Nenasytná Tiffany'' (2 ...
Production
Shooting took place during February and March 2023.
It was produced for FTV Prima streaming service Prima+ and scheduled for broadcast during Fall 2023.
First episode was initially presented during
Serial Killer Festival in September 2023
while the series itself started broadcast in October 2023, initially on Prima+ streaming service with plan to broadcast the series in television later.
Reception
First episode was shown at
Serial Killer Festival to positive reactions of audience.
Episodes
References
External links
Official siteIMDB siteČSFD site
Czech comedy television series
Czech crime television series
2023 Czech television series debuts
Prima televize original programming
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