The Ciphers

A sober, puzzle-driven period procedural where four sharp women quietly unravel tangled crimes, balancing tension with warmth and historical texture.

Created by

Vera Storozheva

Genres

Action & adventure, Mystery

Starring

Maryana Spivak, Elena Panova, Ekaterina Vilkova

Overview

Moscow, 1956. Four women who are tied by the military past: work in the special department of the GRU, 11 years later converge again to conduct investigations and help the investigating authorities in especially complicated cases. With phenomenal analytical skills, Irina, Anna, Sophia and Katerina risk themselves, as well as the well-being of their own families, in order to get on the trail of criminals who threaten the lives of ordinary people and the whole country. Cipher is a Russian television detective based on the British mini-series The Bletchley Circle. The working title of the series is "The Ciphers". The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Lean-M and the Pobeda Production Association. The premiere of the television series took place on March 11, 2019 on Channel One.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, justice, friendship, gender

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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