"I am not kidding".
From March 4 to Kinopoisk HD
The main character of the comedy "I'm not kidding" is 49-year-old Lena, a stand-up comedian from Kuzminki.
Twice divorced, she is raising two children, trying to arrange life in the metropolis and make money.
Lena humorously talks about her experience from the stage.
Among the producers of the project are Sergey Svetlakov, Alexander Nezlobin and Olga Filipuk.
The role of Lena was played by stand-up comedian Elena Novikova, she also took part in the work on the script.
This story is largely based on real events: the artist's life is similar to the ordeal of the heroine, however, according to Novikova, the events shown in the series "lag behind real life: they have already been reflected, lived and seem funny."
"Hook".
From March 5 on Megogo
The authors of the series "Hook" claim that through their project they tried to tell the widest audience as openly as possible about the behind the scenes of big hockey.
“With such a degree of frankness and reliability, it seems to us that no one in Russia has ever filmed what is happening behind closed doors in the world of big hockey.
All that remains behind the hockey rink is a lot of money, relationships, real friendship, betrayal, setups, incredible ups and downs, all this is in our series, "said the producer of the tape, Georgy Malkov.
He expects that due to the plot, acting and modern technologies, the film will be liked not only by Russian, but also by foreign audiences.
In the center of the plot is a former hockey player, a sports agent performed by Yuri Kolokolnikov.
The hero tries to build a career while remaining true to his principles.
The roles in the series were also performed by Ekaterina Kuznetsova, Agata Muceniece, Alexey Barabash, Alexey Maklakov and other artists.
"Girls with Makarov".
From March 9 on TNT
Comedy series "Girls with Makarov" tells about the everyday life of criminal investigators.
In the center of the plot are four young girls who are subordinate to the head of the department Pavel Makarov (Pavel Maikov) and begin to take their first steps in the service.
According to the actor Georgy Dronov, who played a friend of the protagonist, the humor in the series is very vital: the characters find themselves in situations that could very well have happened to the operatives in reality.
As the artist notes, the series is also interesting from the point of view of the relationship between the protagonists and Makarov, a man with a difficult character: "How they rub themselves in, how he protects them, how girls try to prove that they deservedly take their place in law enforcement."
© Shot from the series "Girls with Makarov"
"Dealer" (Caïd).
March 10 on Netflix
Drug dealer Tony dreams of being a rap artist.
The hero hires a music video maker to make a video about his life.
However, having come to visit the musician, the director finds himself in the midst of a war between street gangs.
The filmmakers tried to make the tape as believable as possible and filmed the material in the style of "found tape".
In general, "Dealer" is one of the few projects that allow you to see the inside of life in France.
The new French-made Netflix series is radically different from the platform's other project, Emily in Paris, which was scolded for its abundance of clichés.
“The One.
The One ”(The One).
March 12 on Netflix
The series “The One.
The only "science fiction novel of the same name by the British writer John Marrs.
In his art works, written in the psychological thriller genre, the author tells about the life of ordinary people who have fallen into unusual circumstances.
The events of "The One" unfold in the near future.
Scientists are demonstrating technology that allows you to find your “soul mate” using a DNA test.
It can be any person, regardless of gender, character and type of activity.
According to the plot, a new development leads to unexpected consequences.
The author of the project is Howard Overman.
He is known as a screenwriter and producer of the series War of the Worlds and Atlantis.
"Vampires of the Middle Lane".
From March 18 on the video service Start
A family of vampires has been living in Smolensk for many years.
They try to keep their existence a secret and do not bother people.
However, the peaceful life of the clan is threatened when bloodless bodies are found near the city.
Guardians from vampires, as well as ordinary people - law enforcement officers, will try to figure out the case.
According to director Anton Maslov, the location was chosen for the sake of historical context.
“Smolensk in our series is not accidental, because the city has a long history.
We will have a lot of historical flashbacks, because vampires have been living for a very long time, and grandfather Slava founded Smolensk in general, ”said the director.
On the set, several types of artificial blood were used at once, and professional dentists made fake fangs for the actors.
The central roles in the series were played by Yuri Stoyanov, Olga Medynich, Gleb Kalyuzhny, Artyom Tkachenko, Tatiana Dogileva, Ekaterina Kuznetsova and others.
The project has eight episodes of 48 minutes each.
On the day of the premiere, viewers will be able to watch two episodes at once.
Chikatilo.
From March 18 to Okko
Director Sarik Andreasyan and screenwriters Sergei Volkov and Alexei Gravitsky decided to tell about the life of one of the most terrible criminals in history - Andrei Chikatilo.
The filmmakers set out to find out how the serial killer managed to maintain the image of a good citizen and not attract the attention of law enforcement agencies, as well as what events shaped his personality and pushed him to crime.
“Making a movie about an unworthy person is much more difficult than about a worthy one!
This is a warning to all of us! "
- admitted the director Sarik Andreasyan on Instagram.
The roles in the eight-part project were performed by Konstantin Lavronenko, Georgy Martirosyan, Dmitry Vlaskin and others.
The filmmakers decided not to disclose the name of the actor who played Chikatilo in advance.
© Shot from the series "Chikatilo"
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
From March 19 to Disney +
The action of the tape takes place after the events known to viewers from the movie "Avengers: Endgame".
At the center of the story this time is Captain America's two best friends, the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) and Falcon (Anthony Mackie).
In the comics, these characters were once enemies, but on the screen they are presented as partners.
Details of the plot of the new series have not yet been disclosed.
It is only known that the heroes will unite to complete a certain mission.
Among the antagonists may be John Walker (Wyatt Russell) and Baron Zemo (Daniel Bruhl) - although it is still not clear what role they are destined for in the plot.
The film was directed by Canadian director Kari Skogland.
Previously, she had a hand in such serial hits as "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Vikings".
The script was developed by a team led by Malcolm Spellman.
The timing of the whole story will be six hours.
"Red Dermantin" (Sky Rojo).
From March 19 on Netflix
The creators of the Red Dermantin series Alex Pina and Esther Martinez Lobato previously worked on the crime drama series Paper House, which proved so popular in Spain that it attracted the streaming service Netflix.
In their new project, the filmmakers moved away from the old gloomy style and chose a much more varied color scheme.
They also chose a relatively short timing for the episodes (25 minutes) to emphasize a very dynamic plot.
The main characters of the series are three prostitutes.
They escape from their pimp and embark on a journey full of dangers.
The roles in the film were performed by Lali Esposito, Jani Prado and Veronica Sanchez ("The Quay," The Fat Men).
Also involved in the series are Asier Echeandia (Pain and Glory) and Miguel Angel Silvestre (The Paper House, I'm Very Excited).
"Irregular parts" (The Irregulars).
March 26 on Netflix
In the books of Arthur Conan Doyle, the famous tandem of Holmes and Watson resorted to the help of street children.
The creators of Irregular Parts decided to focus on the story of these guys.
The heroes were made a little older, and the atmosphere - darker.
Moreover, teenage street children will have to take on crimes in which supernatural forces are involved.
The team of young detectives from the Victorian era included the sisters Bea and Jesse (played by Thaddea Graham and Darcy Shaw), as well as their friends Billy, Leopold and Spike (Jojo Macari, Harrison Osterfield and McKell David, respectively).
Royce Pirreson's Dr. Watson will lead the street kids.
Sherlock Holmes (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) will also appear in the series, but not much attention will be paid to him.