Have you missed the new series that everyone has been discussing for the last few months but you don’t know? Time to catch up, especially with a long holiday weekend ahead. Stock up on popcorn ahead of time so you don’t get distracted from the burst marathon.
“Mutual Agreement”
A young teacher accuses a group of influential men of gang rape during a joint cruise on a yacht. The statement given to the police creates public outrage, but the target is not the rapists but the victim himself. Dramatic thriller by Valeria Gai Germanika (“A Short Course in a Happy Life”) for KION with Svetlana Ivanova, Shamil Khamatov, Alla Mikheeva and others.
“Identity”
Psychological thriller written by Vladlena Sandu with Lena Tronina. The plot revolves around an orphan who works in a Moscow clothing market, falls in love with Aman Baimatov, who works there, and chooses Islam to become a Muslim. So she joins the Kyrgyz diaspora, but wedding events take an unexpected turn: the groom’s older brother tries to rape her, the girl escapes and is soon found dead. The bride, who allegedly has the murder weapon in her purse, becomes the main suspect in the case, and only a lawyer and an investigator admit her innocence.
“Karamora”
Events unfold in an alternate reality – pre-revolutionary Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. A young Russian anarchist loses his lover in a conflict with representatives of a secret organization and is now ready to do anything to avenge his lost love. With her in the lead role is Danila Kozlovsky’s fantastic thriller.
“Your Honor”
The protagonist is a judge famous for his honesty and integrity, who must make a deal with his conscience to save his son. Oleg Menshikov in a remake of the Israeli drama by Konstantin Statsky (“Major”).
“Chicks”
Drama based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Sergei Minaev. The story centers on Andrey Mirkin, the head of an advertising agency who has built a successful career thanks to the women around him, manipulation and lies. But soon the hero will have to regret. Adapted by Maria Agranovich (“Love All”) with a stellar cast: Milos Bikovich, Paulina Andreeva, Oksana Akinshina, Lyubov Aksenova and more.
“Falsehood”
Comedy drama from Anna Parmas (“Vertinsky”) starring Olga Dibtseva. This is a story about a former reality TV star who, after 10 years of life on television, is forced to return to her country town where she was born and start a new life.
“Container”
Contrary to common practice, the surrogate moves into her clients’ home and finds herself in a world completely alien to her – the mansion of a wealthy civil servant and his wife. For them, it’s a new toy, but what seems at first like caring for the unborn child soon turns into a lawsuit for every tenant. Philip Yankovsky, Oksana Akinshina and Marusya Fomina in the drama written by Maxim Sveshnikov (“257 Reasons to Live”) and Artem Aksenenko (“Mediator”).
“Moon Knight”
Oscar Isaac as a former Marine suffering from dissociative disorder who suddenly gains the power and powers of the Egyptian moon god. Fantasy on the verge of horror based on the Marvel comics. By the way, one of the last roles was played by Gaspard Ulliel, who died on January 19, 2022 as a result of a serious head injury received during an accident at a ski resort.
“Something About Pam”
A dramatic thriller in which Renee Zellweger changes beyond recognition. The plot is based on the true story of the murder of a woman in Missouri in 2011, in which her husband was accused. It is later revealed that the crime was committed by his friend.
“Slow Horses”
A spy lyric comedy based on the novel of the same name about MI6, a group of British intelligence agents from Apple TV+ who make serious mistakes in the service and are therefore “driven” to the least prestigious unit. Starring Gary Oldman.
“Tokyo Police”
Drama-thriller with Ansel Elgort about the young Jake Adelstein who comes to Japan to become a crime reporter for Yomiuri Shimbun, the country’s largest English-language newspaper. He illuminates the dark side of Japanese reality in its pages for many years until he comes face to face with a yakuza boss.
“first lady”
Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson and Dakota Fanning in Suzanne Beer’s 10-episode biographical drama (Play Back). A story about how the wives of American presidents have influenced the work of the White House, as well as their personal, family and political lives.
“Gazlite”
The little-known facts and facts of the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1973. Starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn.
“Offer”
From the author of “Rocketman” Dexter Fletcher, a series about how Francis Ford Coppola’s “Father” cult was created: conflict with the Paramount Pictures studio, showdowns with the mob, and internal disputes. Starring Miles Teller, Giovanni Ribisi, Matthew Goode and Dan Fogler.
“Under Heaven’s Banner”
Crime drama based on the novel of the same name by Jon Krakauer (“Into the Wild”). The plot is based on the true story of two brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty (Sam Worthington and Wyatt Russell), who murdered their third siblings’ wife and daughter in 1984 in Utah. They claimed to have committed the crime by God’s command, and the investigation was led by Mormon Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield), who began to doubt his faith during the investigation.
Source: People Talk
