Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Russia-1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.2/10
The Optimists
Overview
The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.
This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.2 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in Russia.
- • Original Language: Russian.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Andrey Smirnov
Georgy Mikhailovich
Jonathan Salway
Vladimir Vdovichenkov
Grigory Biryukov
Severija Janušauskaitė
Ruta Blaumane
Artyom Bystrov
Leonid Korneev
Egor Koreshkov
Andrey Muratov
Evgenia Brik
Galina Volina
Anatoliy Belyy
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2017-04-24
No season overview provided for this season.