Banáni () is a 2023 Czech crime comedy television series. It is inspired by a real event when employees of Supermarket found Cocaine 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
Cyril Dobrý as Jirka
Sandra Nováková as Šárka
Ondřej Malý as Iggy
Josef Carda as Ivan
Naďa Konvalinková as Mařenka
Petra Horváthová
Marsell Bendig
Leoš Noha
Production
Shooting took place during February and March 2023. It was produced for FTV Prima streaming service Prima+ and scheduled for broadcast druing 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.