In the heart of Zagreb, four strangers - each worn down by the pressures of modern urban life - are brought together by a violent incident that ends in death. What begins as an act of self-defense, quickly spirals into a dangerous cover-up, drawing them into the crosshairs of a powerful crime boss and a relentless police investigator. As their lives become increasingly entangled, these ordinary individuals must confront the consequences of their actions and decide whether to fight back or disappear.
Success is a gripping, character-driven thriller that explores the fragility of morality under pressure, the complexity of human connection, and the harsh realities of life in a city where justice is elusive and survival is everything. With its layered storytelling and raw emotional depth, the series offers a powerful reflection on societal obligation, personal responsibility, and the cost of silence.
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Duration
6 x 50'
Language
Croatian
Cast
Uros Ojdanic, Uliks Fehmiu, Tara Thaller, Iva Mihalic, Marija Skaricic, Toni Gojanović
Director
Danis Tanovic
Scriptwriter
Marjan Alcevski
Production Company
Drugi Plan
Producer
Alina David, Miodrag Sila, Nebojsa Taraba, Ana Balentovic
Commissioning Broadcaster
HBO Max
Created and written by Marjan Alčevski (The Silence, Operation Sabre, Cash & Marry), the series is directed by Danis Tanović, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind No Man’s Land, Death in Sarajevo, and Kotlina. Produced by Miodrag Sila (Hotel Portofino, The Silence), Nebojsa Taraba (Novine), and Ana Balentović (Tajne), Success is a standout production from Drugi Plan, known for its bold storytelling and cinematic realism. The cast features Uliks Fehmiu (Stitches, Our Everyday Life, Crna svadba), Toni Gojanović (Before we die, Sixth bus)Tara Thaller (Hallway to Nowhere, Hungry Saints), Iva Mihalić (The Weekend Away, U dobru i zlu, Kumovi), and Marija Škaričić (Mare, Traces, Mother of Asphalt), delivering compelling performances that anchor the series’ emotional intensity.