Pavel. The First and the Last

A somber, talk-heavy historical drama that slowly reveals a misunderstood ruler's inner wounds amid courtly intrigue and quiet menace.

Created by

Arif Aliev

Genres

Drama

Starring

Denis Vlasenko, Natalya Surkova, Kirill Käro

Overview

Paul I is called a tyrant and even a madman, but his character and history are much deeper than the mask that his descendants undeservedly endowed him with. His mother's estrangement, rejection of the court and endless attempts to figure out who and why actually killed his father formed a deeply tragic personality. After becoming emperor after many years of waiting, Paul sought to get rid of the permissiveness of the nobility and improve the lives of serfs and ordinary soldiers. However, will he succeed in realizing his plans and retaining power?

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Power, family, betrayal, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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