Many moviegoers are confident that domestic cinema is currently "at the baseboard level." But, contrary to this misconception, they know how to shoot in a qualitative, interesting and spectacular way in Russia. And proof of this is the list of Russian TV shows in 2017, which received a high audience rating at Kinopoisk.
15. Optimists (2017)
Rating (Movie Search): 6.8
Genre: Adventure, Historical Drama
The story of Soviet diplomats who lived in the 60s of the 20th century opens the selection of the best Russian TV series in 2017. The secrets of the diplomatic backstage, interesting and difficult moments of Soviet history, espionage scandals and a secret intelligence war, love stories - all this is in the Optimists.
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14. Adaptation (2017)
Rating (Movie Search): 6.8
Genre: Comedy
It is not easy for an American spy to infiltrate Gazprom and pretend to be Russian. His dreams do not come true, he does not understand the Russian mentality at all, and then love for a simple Russian girl, Marina, accidentally descended and was completely inappropriate. So, the “aspirant” has to be torn between duty, love and friendship, and every day it is more and more difficult for him to choose.
Dynamic action, good jokes, an unpretentious plot and excellent music make Adaptation one of the best Russian TV shows of 2017 for a carefree vacation in front of the TV.
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13. Five minutes of silence (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 6.8
Genre: Adventure, Detective
For some, rescue operations are an example of resourcefulness and heroism of rescuers. And for employees of detachment 42-21 this is everyday work. They always find a way out of difficult situations, often risking their own lives to save strangers. And then one day a young and promising officer with an uncle-general "at the top" of the Ministry of Emergencies falls into the internship unit. His presence changes the whole life of a cohesive team of rescuers.
This movie can be called a fairy tale for adults because of some pathos and an abundance of implausible situations. But a fairy tale is useful, because thanks to it, viewers will remember many things that are useful in non-standard conditions. For example, that it is desirable to have code phrases to warn relatives at a dangerous moment.
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12. Unknown (2017)
Rating (Movie Search): 6.9
Genre: Drama
In the center of the plot is a man named Shagin who does not remember anything about himself. His brain is able to remember even the smallest details and very quickly processes information. Thanks to this, Shagin is able to effectively investigate crimes and, being initially under suspicion, later enters into an elite investigative group. But can his colleagues trust a person whose past is a white spot?
Spectacular accolades were awarded to well-thought-out scenarios of each series. Understanding who the criminal is will be very difficult even for those who consider themselves to be a "homegrown detective." And it’s interesting to gradually learn about Shagin’s personality, it keeps you in suspense, making you expect the next series.
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11. Consultant (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7
Genre: Detective, Drama
Another, and not the last detective in the top Russian TV series. This time, the action takes place in the 90s of the 20th century, which not so long ago, Naina Yeltsin proposed to consider “saints”, not dashing. In the dock is a man whom everyone considers to be a maniac who terrorized the city of Pridonsk. And the Moscow expert consultant, psychologist Vyacheslav Shirokov remains only a formality - to confirm the version of the investigator. However, Shirokov is sure: the police caught an innocent man. So, the maniac will continue to kill. The intense atmosphere of each series, the bright protagonists, the mystery of the maniac’s personality put the “Consultant” on a par with the best foreign detective series.
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10. You all infuriate me (2017)
Rating (Movie Search): 7
Genre: Comedy
In tenth place in the ranking of Russian TV shows is clear evidence that women are harmful to drink. Just one glass makes the heroine of the series - the uncommunicative feminist Sonya Bagretsova - the friendliest woman in the world. This is where her problems began. Under the influence of alcohol, Sonya spends the night with her boss Kirill and manages to make friends with the manicurist Nely and neighbor Vova, whom she did not even glance at in the usual state.
Thanks to such advantages of the series as an excellent cast, a memorable soundtrack, a lot of undetected and not vulgar comedic situations, it will be interesting to watch it not only for the female, but also for the male audience.
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9. Margarita Nazarova (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7.1
Genre: Biography
The series is dedicated to the great tamer and actress Margarita Nazarova (the one who starred in the Striped Flight). The courage of a fragile woman who fearlessly entered the cage for tigers and lions, the unique work of a tamer, her admirers and haters, a story of love for her husband and homeland - this is what the audience will see. The Zapashny brothers starred in the series, and the cast worked in direct contact with the tigers.
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8. The rustle (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7.2
Genre: Detective, Action
The department, led by Lt. Col. Pavel Shelest, deals with serious crimes: kidnapping and contract killings, bank robberies and attacks on collectors. Shelest has very atypical methods for combating criminals for a law enforcement officer. He, for example, can take the relative of the villain hostage and generally believes that they should speak their language with "lawless people".
7. Sofia (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7.4
Genre: History
Our rating of Russian TV series continues with one of the rare examples of good historical cinema. He will tell the viewer about the life of Russia of the 15th century through the eyes of the Byzantine princess Sophia Paleolog. This smart and beautiful woman was the wife of Moscow Prince Ivan II and the grandmother of Ivan the Terrible.
For the sake of filming Sophia, the creators of the series sewn more than a thousand costumes, obtained genuine dishes of the 15th century and built the Moscow Kremlin on the territory of VDNH, whose appearance corresponded to the realities of the 15th century.
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6. Hotel Eleon (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7.4
Genre: Comedy
In 2012, the series “Kitchen” was released. He has consistently been included in the ratings of the best Russian series for several years, but all good things come to an end. And for those who miss their beloved heroes, they launched the series "Hotel Elion" - a spin-off of "Kitchen". Now the audience is waiting for funny and extreme situations with hotel visitors, and some (but, alas, not all) characters of the Kitchen: Nastya, Kostya, Senya, his wife Marina and Mikhail Dzhekovich. But the colorful Victor Barinov went on a well-deserved rest. This is not to say that Hotel Eleon and Kitchen are similar, they are two different series, with their own storylines. They are only related by a cheerful atmosphere.
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5. The Jackal (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7.6
Genre: Detective
On the fifth line in the list of Russian TV shows in 2017 is the story of the fighters against the “damned robbers of socialist property”. But, unlike ordinary crooks, the gang in question in the series, calmly kills witnesses. The team of Major Cherkasov from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the task force from the OBKhSS, come out to fight the insidious and ruthless enemy.
The authors of the series were able to very well convey to the audience the motivation of not only positive characters, but also villains. The overall atmosphere of the film and the disclosure of the inner world of the heroes earned high ratings from film critics.
Of the negative aspects, one can note the abundance of blood and corpses on the screen, which is why the Jackal is not recommended to watch with children.
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4. Money (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 7.7
Genre: Romance
This series, based on real events that took place in the USSR, tells about the life of a talented scientist and part-time "counterfeiter N1" Alexei Barannikov. Its prototype was self-taught criminal Viktor Baranov, who mastered the unique method of the Oryol money printing, the monopoly of which belonged to the Soviet Goznak.
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3. Anna Detective (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 8
Genre: Detective, Romance
The story of the young lady of the wise, the detective is highly experienced, and the murderer is many-sinful. In other words, a detective in the entourage of the 19th century, which successfully combines mysticism, a twisted plot and a love story. The main characters are Anna Mironova, a lively girl with a sharp mind and the gift of a medium and an experienced detective from St. Petersburg, Yakov Stolman, by the will of fate, clash with each other in search of a killer who keeps the small town of Zatonsk in fear.
The series will appeal to both lovers of good detective stories and lovers of melodramas. Perhaps connoisseurs of history will scold him for some historical inaccuracies, but this is more than bathed in excellent acting, beautiful costumes and music and a well-thought out plot.
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2. A policeman from Rublevka (2016)
Rating (Movie Search): 8
Genre: Comedy
Ruble is a Russian paradise for the rich. However, crimes are committed in this paradise. And to investigate them, Grisha Izmailov is taken, not an angel, but rather cynical and charming, and not excessively rich policeman, with a good sense of humor (true, black).
This comedy is not recommended to be watched with the children, due to the presence of albeit “spoiled”, but abundant obscene vocabulary, which often adds comic to the situation and helps to better reveal the characters' images. But adult viewers will surely enjoy a variety of jokes, from the most unsophisticated to very sophisticated, beautiful and colorful characters, pleasant sound accompaniment, as well as a gradual increase in the bar from a light comedy at first to a tense drama at the end of the series.
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1. A policeman from Rublevka to Beskudnikovo (2017)
Rating (Movie Search): 8
Genre: Comedy
The best Russian series are headed by the continuation of the story of Grisha Izmailov, who received a promotion to the chief of operas (as well as excommunication from Rublevsky paradise, where he managed to get things done). This time, the heroes have to work not in an elite village, but in a not-so-prosperous district of Moscow. So, the audience will find a sea of non-trivial situations and good humor, good camera work and charismatic characters.
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As you can see from the top 15, viewers most like comedies and detective stories, albeit often with elements of melodrama. The first ones give an emotional discharge, allowing you to escape from the everyday routine, and the second - the opportunity for the first to solve a riddle, over which the best movie detective unsuccessfully fights.
Premiere of the year - “Gogol. Start"
And on August 31 one of the most anticipated Russian TV shows of 2017 will be released - “Gogol. Start". The young Petersburg clerk Nikolai Gogol (Alexander Petrov) and investigator Yakov Guro (Oleg Menshikov) will go to Dikanka to investigate mysterious crimes. Behind them, as the terrified locals assure, there is an unclean force that takes on the form of a black horseman for its evil deeds.
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