TVN, a major Polish broadcaster, is under scrutiny not just for its news coverage but also for the characters it promotes. In a recent episode of “Kulisy Manipulacji” on Telewizja Republika, TVN’s portrayal of women and its selection of celebrities were major topics of discussion.
The show highlighted the troubling past of Dagmara Kaźmierska, known from TTV’s “Królowa życia” (Queen of Life). Despite her popularity, Kaźmierska’s background includes a stint running an escort agency, with accusations of serious misconduct towards her employees, including alleged orchestration of violent crimes. This revelation became more widely discussed following her appearance on “Dancing with the Stars.”
The criticism extends beyond individual cases. Kuba Wojewódzki, a prominent TVN presenter, was also mentioned for his controversial remarks about Ukrainian women, raising questions about the network’s stance on sexism.
Critics argue that while TVN has been a vocal critic of the ruling Law and Justice party, accusing it of creating a “hell for women,” the network itself may be perpetuating a problematic portrayal of women, thus contributing to the very “hell” it denounces.