Smart Guy

A measured, mildly tense procedural that leavens grim cases with wry writerly comedy and a slow-burning romance.

Created by

Timur Alpatov

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Crime

Starring

Alexandr Gordon, Yekaterina Vulichenko, Yelena Sanayeva

Overview

The popular writer Roman Strakhov has to hand over another masterpiece to the publishing house in two weeks. But, as luck would have it, he has a creative crisis. For inspiration, Fears goes to the Investigative Committee. In order to study the material, the writer has to share heroic everyday life with the staff of the investigative department. Strict and very cute investigator Zhenya Ogareva becomes the main character not only of Strakhov's plots, but also of his whole life. Zhenya inspires the writer to a new novel. Both literally and figuratively…

How it feels

Tense, warm, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, mystery, obsession, love

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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