TV series

Russian Affairs

2019–2023 · 5 seasons

A glossy, slow-burning plunge into a world of wealth and secrets, where beauty masks danger and every relationship feels like a transaction.

Overview: Moscow, present day. The city of big money, passion, gorgeous women and wealthy men, receptions and dangerous intrigue. Dasha, an art historian from the province, who came to the capital, dreams of a new, better life, but a mysterious and cruel incident will change everything.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, power, corruption, identity
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
power
corruption
identity
crime
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong