Many moviegoers are sure that the domestic cinema is currently "at the level of the plinth." But, in spite of this delusion, they know how to shoot efficiently, interestingly and spectacularly in Russia. And the proof of this is the list of Russian TV series of 2017, which received a high audience rating on "Kinopoisk".
Read also: list of the best Russian films 2016-2017 biennium
15. Optimists (2017)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 6.8
Genre: Adventure, Historical Drama
The selection of the best Russian TV series of 2017 opens with a story about Soviet diplomats who lived in the 60s of the 20th century. Secrets of the diplomatic behind the scenes, interesting and complex moments of Soviet history, spy scandals and a secret war of intelligence services, love stories - all this is in Optimists.
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14. Adaptation (2017)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 6.8
Genre: Comedy
It is not easy for an American spy to infiltrate Gazprom and pretend to be a Russian. His dreams do not come true, he does not understand the Russian mentality at all, and then the love for a simple Russian girl Marina has unexpectedly appeared and is completely out of place. So the "zaslanets" have to be torn between duty, love and friendship, and every day it becomes more difficult for him to choose.
Dynamic action, good jokes, unpretentious plot and excellent music make "Adaptation" one of the best Russian TV series of 2017 for a carefree relaxation in front of the TV.
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13. Five minutes of silence (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 6.8
Genre: adventure, detective
For some, rescue operations are an example of the resourcefulness and heroism of rescuers. And for the employees of Detachment 42-21, this is daily 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 gets into the detachment for an internship. His presence changes the entire life of a cohesive rescue team.
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, the audience will remember many things that are useful in non-standard conditions. For example, that it is desirable to have passphrases to warn relatives at a dangerous moment.
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12. Unknown (2017)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 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 processes information very quickly. Thanks to this, Shagin is able to effectively investigate crimes and, being initially under suspicion, later becomes a member of an elite investigation team. But can his colleagues trust a person whose past is a blank spot?
The well-thought-out scripts for each episode received accolades from the audience. It will be very difficult to understand who the criminal is, even for those who consider themselves a "home-grown detective."And gradually learning about Shagin's personality is interesting, it keeps you in suspense, forcing you to wait for the next series.
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11. Consultant (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7
Genre: detective, drama
Another, and not the last detective story 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 Yeltsina suggested to be considered "saints" and not dashing. On the dock is a man whom everyone considers a maniac who terrorized the city of Pridonsk. And the Moscow expert-consultant, psychologist Vyacheslav Shirokov has only a formality left - to confirm the version of the investigator. However, Shirokov is sure that the police caught an innocent person. This means that the maniac will continue to kill. The tense atmosphere of each episode, the bright main characters, 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 piss me off (2017)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7
Genre: Comedy
The tenth place in the rating of Russian TV series is clear evidence that it is harmful for women to drink. Just one glass makes the heroine of the series - the uncommunicative feminist Sonia Bagretsova - the friendliest woman in the world. It was then that her problems began. Under the influence of alcohol, Sonya spends the night with her boss Kirill and manages to make friends with the manicurist Nelya and her neighbor Vova, whom she normally did not even look at.
Thanks to such advantages of the series as an excellent cast, a memorable soundtrack, a lot of unused and not vulgar comical situations, it will be interesting not only for female but also for male audience to watch it.
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9. Margarita Nazarova (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 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 of tigers and lions, the unique work of a trainer, her adorers and haters, a love story 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. Rustle (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7.2
Genre: detective, action
The department, headed by Lieutenant Colonel Pavel Shelest, deals with grave crimes: kidnapping and contract killings of people, bank robberies and attacks on collectors. Shelest has very atypical methods of dealing with criminals for a law enforcement officer. He, for example, can take a relative of a villain hostage and generally believes that one should speak with the "outlaws" in their language.
7. Sofia (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7.4
Genre: history
Our rating of Russian TV series continues with one of the rare examples of good historical cinema. It will tell the viewer about the life of Russia in the 15th century through the eyes of the Byzantine princess Sophia Palaeologus. This smart and beautiful woman was the wife of the Moscow prince Ivan II and the grandmother of Ivan the Terrible.
For the filming of Sophia, the creators of the series sewed more than a thousand costumes, procured genuine dishes of the 15th century and built the Moscow Kremlin on the territory of VDNKh, whose appearance corresponded to the realities of the 15th century.
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6. Hotel Eleon (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7.4
Genre: Comedy
In 2012, the TV series "Kitchen" was released. He has consistently been included in the ratings of the best Russian TV series for several years, but all good things come to an end. And for those who missed their favorite characters, they launched the series "Hotel Elion" - a spin-off of "Kitchens". Now the audience will find funny and extreme situations with hotel guests, and some (but, alas, not all) characters of "Kitchen": Nastya, Kostya, Senya, his wife Marina and Mikhail Dzhekovich. But the colorful Viktor Barinov went on a well-deserved rest. This is not to say that "Hotel Eleon" and "Kitchen" are alike, they are two different series, with their own storylines. They are only related by the cheerful atmosphere.
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5. Jackal (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7.6
Genre: detective
On the fifth line in the list of Russian TV series in 2017, there is a story about fighters against "damned plunderers of socialist property."But, unlike ordinary crooks, the gang in question in the series kills witnesses in cold blood. The team of Major Cherkasov from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as a task force from the OBKHSS, is coming out to fight the insidious and merciless enemy.
The authors of the series were able to convey to the audience very well the motivation of not only positive characters, but also villains. The general atmosphere of the film and the disclosure of the inner world of the heroes have earned high marks from film critics.
Of the negative moments, we can note the abundance of blood and corpses on the screen, which is why it is not recommended to watch "The Jackal" with children.
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4. Money (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 7.7
Genre: melodrama
This series, based on real events that took place in the USSR, tells the story of the life of a talented scientist and part-time "counterfeiter N1" Alexei Barannikov. Its prototype was the self-taught criminal Viktor Baranov, who mastered the unique method of Oryol money printing, a monopoly on which belonged to the Soviet Goznak.
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3. Anna the detective (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 8
Genre: detective, melodrama
A story about a wise young lady, an experienced detective, but a many-sinned murderer. In other words, a detective story set in a 19th century setting, which successfully combines mysticism, a twisted plot and a love story. The main characters - Anna Mironova, a lively girl with a sharp mind and the gift of a medium and an experienced detective from St. Petersburg Yakov Shtolman, by the will of fate, collide with each other in search of a killer who holds the small town of Zatonsk in fear.
The series will appeal to both lovers of good detective stories and connoisseurs of melodramas. Perhaps history connoisseurs will scold him for some historical inaccuracies, but this is more than redeemed by excellent acting, beautiful costumes and music and a well-thought-out plot.
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2. Policeman from Rublyovka (2016)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 8
Genre: Comedy
Rublevka is a Russian paradise for the rich. However, crimes are committed in this paradise. And Grisha Izmailov, by no means an angel, but a moderately cynical and charming, and excessively rich policeman, with a good sense of humor (though black), undertakes to investigate them.
This comedy is not recommended to be watched together with children, because of the presence, albeit "sounded", but abundant obscene vocabulary, which often adds comicism to the situation and helps to better reveal the characters' images. But adult viewers will surely enjoy a variety of jokes, from the most ingenuous to very sophisticated, beautiful and colorful characters, pleasant soundtrack, as well as a gradual increase in the bar from a light comedy at the beginning to a tense drama at the end of the series.
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1. Policeman from Rublyovka in Beskudnikovo (2017)
Rating (Kinopoisk): 8
Genre: Comedy
The best Russian serials are headed by the continuation of the story about Grisha Izmailov, who was promoted to chief of operas (as well as excommunication from the Rublevsky paradise, where he managed to do a lot of things). This time the heroes will have to work not in an elite village, but in a not very prosperous district of Moscow. This means that 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, comedy and detective stories are most popular with viewers, albeit often with elements of melodrama. The former give an emotional release, allowing you to escape from everyday routine, and the latter give you the opportunity to be the first to solve the riddle over which the best cinematographer is struggling unsuccessfully.
Premiere of the year - “Gogol. Start"
And on August 31, one of the most anticipated Russian TV series of 2017 - “Gogol. Start". A young St. Petersburg clerk Nikolai Gogol (Alexander Petrov) and investigator Yakov Guro (Oleg Menshikov) will go to Dikanka to investigate mysterious crimes. Behind them, as the frightened locals assure, there is an unclean force that takes the form of a black horseman for its evil deeds.
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The best TV show for me is 'Anna the Detective'. And the amount of money spent on it is not important to me.I really expect that the management of the owner-channel will, after all, order the second season, which is awaited by many-oh-so viewers.
Where is the Russia hotel? This is the best TV show this year!
Hello everyone, it's a pity that the cheap detective is one of the leading positions.