Content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, today announces Endemol Shine Poland will produce a new season of reality dating format Going Home for Love (Żona dla Polaka), for TVP. Originally created by Nordisk Banijay Norway for TV2 Norway, this marks the fourth iteration of the format.
Going Home for Love follows four Polish-American bachelors in Chicago searching for love. These men, connected by their Polish heritage, invite intriguing Polish women to Chicago. The women experience the men’s lives, meet their families, and enjoy romantic adventures blending American and Polish traditions. As they navigate these encounters, the bachelors decide who to pursue further, potentially even visiting Poland to deepen connections.
Małgorzata Perkowska-Czaja, Managing Director of Endemol Shine Polska says: “Going Home for Love, is a seamless blend of romance and cultural exploration, which captures the essence of cultural identity and the universal quest for love. We are proud to bring this show to Polish audiences and connect them with these heartfelt stories and rich traditions.”
Lucas Green, Chief Content Officer, Operations, Banijay Entertainment says: “Małgorzata, and the team at Endemol Shine Poland, continue to boldly deploy great gems from our catalogue, highlighting the versatility and global appeal of our shows. In Nordisk Banijay Norway’s format, they have the basis of a fantastic dating show, and we cannot wait to see it reimagined through a Polish lens.”
Going Home for Love has also been adapted in Sweden and Ukraine.
Endemol Shine Poland has over 20 years’ experience producing hit shows including local adaptations of renowned brands Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Drag Me Out, MasterChef, LEGO Masters, All Together Now, You Can Dance, New Generation, Money Drop, and Big Brother amongst others. In addition, it is behind premium scripted programming such as Our Century for TVP 1 and Squared Love for Netflix.