Early Swallows

TV SERIES 2019 2 SEASONS

Overview

Revolves around the lives of Ukrainian teenagers in a secondary school class. The teenagers struggle with bullying, including the Blue Whale Challenge, lack of parental support, suicidal behavior, LGBT identity crises-a subject that is rarely portrayed on Ukrainian television-alcoholic parents, and speech disabilities. In one of the show's main plot lines, the main characters are stalked on the Internet by an anonymous person who pretends to be their friend.

This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 2 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama.
• Produced in Ukraine.
• Original Language: Ukrainian.

Starring Cast

Viktoriia Lytvynenko

Кіра Зотова

Oleksandr Rudynskyi

Олексій Сметанін

Oleh Hotsuliak

Іван Кожух

Taisiya Shchuruk

Альбіна Харткіпер

Oleksandr Begma

Єгор Калита

Anastasiia Pustovit

Карина Вознюк

Serhii Kyiashko

Костянтин Потороча

Maksym Devizorov

Назар Левицький

Seasons

Season 1

8 Episodes • Aired 2019-11-19

The events of the series’ first season take place at a Ukrainian school and begin on September 1. A new student arrives at the school. The school year proceeds as usual until the school is shaken by the suicide of a student. No one knows what caused it, since not even a suicide note was found at the scene. Investigator Olga Makarova tries to determine whether the girl took her own life or was deliberately pushed off the roof of a high-rise building. In the course of her investigation, she uncovers terrifying secrets hidden by students, teachers, parents, and even her own son. Meanwhile, children from completely different families, of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, find themselves entangled in the story surrounding their classmate’s death, but are unable to tell their parents anything. The new student and other students at her new school fall under the influence of a mysterious character known as “The Friend,” who turns out to be the main antagonist.

Season 2

8 Episodes • Aired 2020-12-14

“First Swallows: Z@lezhni” is the second season of the cult Ukrainian teen series. It is not a direct continuation of the first season, and viewers will see familiar actors in completely different, unexpected roles. Contrasting characters, relevant issues, and a genuine look at the lives of young people—lives filled with fear, rebellion, and addictions, each with their own unique struggles. Will the characters manage to overcome their addictions and escape the death that… a Friend is driving them toward?