Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BNT 1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Mamnik
Overview
In the village of Vrakola, nestled in the Tran region, mysterious and unexplainable events unfold. People are found murdered in bizarre ways, while others wake up with peculiar marks on their bodies resembling bird claw prints. A sinister, inhuman force seems to have descended upon the village. Amid the chaos, Emil Slavov, a resident of a nursing home, teams up with border officers Bozhana Gorneva and her colleague Mitko to investigate these chilling occurrences. Their search uncovers long-buried secrets from the past and brings them face-to-face with the "Mamnik" – a demonic bird from Bulgarian folklore. As the darkness deepens, Emil’s son, Delyan Slavov, mysteriously vanishes. Joining the fight against the evil are Dana, a vrazhalitsa with mystical knowledge, and Lazar Karaivanov, a platenik – a resurrected soul with unfinished business in the mortal world. Prepare to delve into a world of folklore, mystery, and suspense in this gripping tale of the supernatural!
This production, originally released in 2026, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Mystery.
- • Produced in Bulgaria.
- • Original Language: Bulgarian.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ekaterina Lazarevska
Bozhana Gorneva
Vladimir Penev
Emil Slavov
Eli Skorcheva
Neda Gorneva
Yordan Rasin
Kamen Pochekain
Mariyan Stefanov
Mitko
Gringo-Bogdan Grigorov
Lazar Karaivanov
Dimitar Selenski
Ventsislav
Galya Aleksandrova
Veneta
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2026-01-08
The series “Mamnik” tells the story of the struggle between humans and an ancient evil brought to life from legends, combining a crime storyline with elements of fantasy and Bulgarian folklore. The action takes place in the border village of Vrakola, which has been isolated due to the rising number of coronavirus cases. Mysterious murders begin to occur in the village, and locals wake up with unusual marks on their bodies. Three people confront the mystery and come face to face with buried secrets, forgotten legends, and the creature from Bulgarian folklore known as the Mamnik—a winged demonic bird believed to bring death and a curse.
