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In addition to Russian, Ukrainian TV series enjoy great love among viewers. Most often these are melodramas, consisting of several series. We are watching the life story of another heroine: the difficulties she had to face, a series of misfortunes, and, of course, a happy ending. If you want to relax, get away from everyday routine, watch a story that will surely end well, even if such a turn of events seems fabulous, then the best choice is a series.
Of course, there are other plots, more vital and thoughtful. Dozens of them are filmed in Ukraine every year, and all because they are in demand and loved by the audience. The best Ukrainian TV series cannot but be liked, because filmed captivatingly, with well-chosen main characters and an interesting storyline.
10 Looking for a wife with a child (2014)
The mini-series “Looking for a wife with a child” has only 4 episodes. He talks about two lovers, Boris and Vera, who would like to relax in a resort. Everything would be fine if Vera was not a married woman. She lied to her husband that she would go to Yalta with her friend Karina, who works as an astrologer. But husband Igor suddenly decided to go to the resort with them.
Since Vera had no astrologer friend, Boris persuaded his former classmate Lada to play her role, who had to pretend to be a friend of a young woman and the wife of her lover. Viewers write that it turned out to be a great series that flew by in an instant, cheerful and at the same time romantic, without vulgarity. High-quality, touching and interesting comedy with wonderful actors.
9. Dog (2015-…)
Ukrainian crime series, which in our country was shown on NTV. It was originally planned to shoot 3 seasons and end the series, but the audience fell in love with The Dog, a 4th season appeared. After its successful release, it was extended to 5, which was shown in Russia in December 2019.
The protagonist of the series is Maxim Maximov, played by Nikita Panfilov. He worked as a policeman for a long time, solved many crimes. But during the next case, he is framed, and he is left without a job, without money. In his personal life, too, not everything is going smoothly, his wife Elena goes to his colleague. For the protagonist, life is almost over, he begins to drink. But somehow he finds a wounded German Shepherd, takes her to him, gives her the name Dog. Having stopped drinking, he, together with her, again begins to solve crimes.
The plot of the series “Dog” is aimed at entertaining the audience, it is not quite a detective story, but rather a comedy. Many admit that they watch it with pleasure, there is not a single series in which they would not have to laugh heartily. Light, with an interesting plot, in which there are many fights, but little blood.
8. Caravan Hunters (2010)
Mini-series consisting of 4 episodes. It tells about the Afghan war. It was filmed based on the works of Alexander Prokhanov. The protagonist of the series “Caravan Hunters” is Major Okovalkov and his special forces. 1986 The Americans are supplying the Mujahideen with Stinger anti-aircraft systems. The command sets the task for the servicemen: to track down and capture the caravan with stingers. But to do this is not so easy, because. their enemies are cunning and cunning. Viewers call the series excellent, worthy, dramatic. The plot will not let you get bored, and the actors coped with their roles.
7. Anna German. White Angel Mystery (2012)
Biographical series consisting of 10 episodes about the life and work of the Polish singer Anna German. It was filmed in 2012, when the 30th anniversary of her death was celebrated. The script for the painting “Anna German. The Secret of the White Angel” was agreed with her widower, Zbigniew Tucholsky. He also gave permission to use her songs. Almost all of them were performed by Anna Herman herself, with the exception of episodes where Vladislav Vdovichenko sings.
The series became especially popular in Poland, where it gathered about 6 million viewers at the screens. He talks about how a popular singer got into a car accident and lay unconscious for 12 days. None of the doctors believed in her recovery. Anna again experienced all the tragic events of her childhood, which the viewer can now learn about. Many liked the series about the complex and interesting life of a strong man. Particularly noteworthy is the work of Joanna Moreau, who was able to play her role very soulfully, very accurately convey all the emotions of her heroine.
6. Schuler (2013)
There are only 10 episodes in the series “Shuler”. It takes us to Odessa in 1980. The main character is Kostya Voloshin, who dreams of only one thing – to get over the cordon as quickly as possible. Officially, he works as a researcher at the research institute, but his main occupation is cheating. The audience notes that it turned out to be a wonderful movie about the Soviet Union, which conveys the atmosphere of that time.
The plot is interesting, addictive, and makes you nervous and laugh heartily. The actors also performed their roles perfectly. Although they are too young to live in times of “stagnation”, they were able to faithfully convey the characters of this period. It turned out to be a light, fun live series that is worth watching, especially for those who are nostalgic for the USSR.
5. Fortress (2019…)
Ukrainian costume drama, which premiered in February 2019. In the same year, season 2 was released. The Fortress has been renewed for seasons 3 and 4, which should premiere in 2021. He talks about 18-year-old serf Katerina Verbitskaya. 1856 Katya is raised by her godmother, who raises her as a girl of noble blood. She plays the piano beautifully, knows foreign languages, draws. But the girl understands that she is the property of rich landowners from the provincial town of Nizhyn, the Chervinskys.
Viewers write that the series is exciting. Wonderful costumes, furnishings – all this, as it were, takes us to the 19th century, it has a non-standard and not very happy plot. Many say that the series has too much suffering. There are those who do not believe that once in the Russian Empire they could mock serfs like that. Nevertheless, the series “Fortress” may be liked, may not be liked, but it does not leave anyone indifferent. This is understandable by the number of reviews – more than 1400, despite the fact that it appeared relatively recently.
4. Moths (2013)
The mini-series “Moths” was based on real events. Everything described in it takes place in 1986, against the backdrop of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Maryana and her sister Alya travel from Kyiv to Pripyat to visit relatives. There is an explosion in front of their eyes. The girls’ father is sent to eliminate the accident, he writes a note to his daughters and passes it through the soldier Pavel. Pasha and the youngest of the girls, 10th graders Alya, fall in love with each other. The older sister Maryana, who worked as a doctor, helps save people and receives a significant share of radiation exposure, like Pavel. Find out what happens next by watching the series.
Viewers write that “Moths” helps to completely immerse themselves in the fateful events of 1986, which divided the lives of many people into 2 parts: before and after the accident. The film tells about a love story, but it is not only about feelings, but also about grief, about losses, about life at that difficult time, about the fate of people who faced the Chernobyl disaster.
3. Papik (2019-…)
The best series of 2019, judging by the ratings, was the TV series Papik, shown in Russia in January 2020. So far, 1 season has been released, but it is planned to shoot at least 2 more. He talks about the former actor Alexander Nikolayevich, who does not get out of debt. Tired of problems, he decides to go to a nightclub, where the girl Lisa takes him for a millionaire. Reviews about the series “Daddy” are only positive, they write that they have not seen such a pleasant and well-developed series for a long time, which addresses the pressing problems of modern society.
2. Servant of the people (2015-2019)
The premiere of the series “Servant of the People” took place in 2015, in 2017 they showed season 2, and in 2019 – 3. He talks about how a simple history teacher Vasily Goloborodko, who lives in an ordinary apartment and receives a modest salary, became president. Every morning he is ready to fight a team of corrupt officials, but it is not so easy to deal with the system. Viewers write that the film is excellent, with the best actors, a strong series that everyone should watch.
1. The Matchmaker (2008-…)
Ukrainian comedy television series with only 6 seasons. Due to numerous requests from viewers, a 7th season was also planned, they began to work on it, but it was forbidden to be shown in Ukraine. In 2019, it was decided to start filming the next season from scratch. In the center of the plot of the series “Matchmakers” is the girl Zhenya. Her parents go to Italy and decide to leave her with her grandparents. Due to a little confusion, the mother’s parents, typical rural residents, and the father’s, the city’s parents, also come. They begin to fight for their granddaughter, trying to win her over to their side. It turned out to be a light, positive series, a good and kind comedy that you want not only to watch, but also to review many times.