Shadow of Chikatilo

A grim, slow-burning procedural that follows a terrifyingly elusive killer and the weary detectives closing in on him.

Created by

Sarik Andreasyan

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Fyodor Lavrov, Nikolay Kozak, Yuliya Afanasyeva

Overview

Due to his inherent cunning, resourcefulness and access to police archives and databases, Poptsov has been able to avoid punishment for many years, terrifying the entire Irkutsk region. He gradually turns into a semi-mystical character, an elusive demon from whom there is no escape. Nevertheless, the operatives, led by Kovalev, after going through a series of difficult life situations, will get on the trail of the killer, stopping the terrible conveyor belt of death.

How it feels

Dark, tense, eerie and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Crime, obsession, isolation, justice

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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