TV series

The Last Axel

2021 · 1 season

A somber, emotionally charged drama about overcoming abuse and chasing a dream, with tense training sequences and a heavy emotional weight.

Overview: Figure skater Katya suffers because of her father, who is a real domestic tyrant. After his unexpected death, she comes to Moscow to train with a tough coach and take part in the World Championships. She may have the opportunity to get a grant and gain long-awaited freedom for herself and her little sister.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, family, trauma, ambition
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
family
trauma
ambition
freedom
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild