Polyarnyy
2019-2021 / 30 episodes
Director: Mikhail Starchak
Genre: Comedy
Country: Russia
Starring: Mikhail Porechenkov, Katerina Shpitsa, Filipp Dyachkov, Ivan Okhlobystin, Svetlana Listova, and others.
Synopsis:
Viktor Gromov, once a legend of criminal Moscow, nicknamed the Butcher, has long retired and while away his days on a country farm. But one fine day, his former colleagues in a dangerous business appear on the farm and confront the fact that Vitya must overexpose the thieves’ common fund in his bank account. He has to agree. But on the very day when Vitya has to return the money, he gets a blow on the head and completely forgets the password from the bank account. Fleeing from his former accomplices, Vitya finds himself thousands of kilometers from Moscow. In a small northern town called Polyarny-17.
Mike Starchak:
How Far Would You Go for Peace and Quiet?
This series is not just about laughter; it’s about human nature, resourcefulness, and the lengths people will go to protect their way of life. At its core, it’s a story of an entire village coming together in the most unexpected way—by orchestrating an elaborate deception to keep the peace. The pandemic changed a lot for all of us, and in this story, it became a turning point for a small community that finally got a taste of tranquility. But what happens when keeping that peace requires an ongoing lie?
We wanted to explore this idea with humor and heart, showing how ordinary people can become part of something much bigger than themselves. The Popov brothers, once feared by everyone, unknowingly set the stage for an entire town’s biggest scheme yet. But even the best-laid plans have their cracks, and when emotions, relationships, and love come into play, things inevitably spiral out of control.