Series synopsis
Sophia, also known as София is a drama television series that premiered on Russia-1 on November 28, 2016. It ended on December 1, 2016. It was created by Elena Rayskaya. It stars Evgeny Tsyganov, Mariya Andreeva, Aleksandr Baluev and Nadezhda Markina.
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
Premise
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Evgeny Tsyganov as Ivan III
- Mariya Andreeva as Sophia Palaiologina
- Aleksandr Baluev as Stephen the Great
- Nadezhda Markina as Maria Yaroslavna
- Pyotr Zaychenko as Philip I
- Boris Nevzorov as Grigoriy Mamonov
- Nikolay Kozak as Fyodor Khromy
- Amadu Mamadakov as Ahmed Khan bin Küchük
Supporting cast
- Ivan Kolesnikov as Yuriy
- Semyon Treskunov as Ivan IV
Guest cast
- Edouard Philipponnat as Francesco
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 28, 2016 | December 1, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Marriage Proposal The Grand Duke Ivan III comes to Rome with the Byzantine ambassadors. They take notice of a young girl and Pope Paul offers her for marriage to the Prince. The people see the union as a cunning plan of the Vatican to unite the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. John III sees this marriage as an advantage for strengthening the state. Also, currently begins the confrontation of The Horde. |
November 28, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Pregnancy Shortly after the wedding, Sophia becomes pregnant. Her pregnancy brings drama, and her closest servant makes a deal with the Catholic Church to poison the princess. A terrible earthquake comes and destroys all wooden Moscow. After George's death, the brothers begin to divide the remaining land of their inheritance, but Ivan decides that all Russian lands should be managed from Moscow. |
November 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Novgorod John decides to release his brothers from captivity, and they decide to move to Novgorod, a freedom-loving city which is openly against Moscow. They want to begin a war to get what they are entitled to after the death of Prince George. Gathered in the Novgorod council, under the leadership of the ruling Novgorod widow Marfy Boretskoy, they begin killing all those who stand in defense of John. |
November 29, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Russia-1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2016 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |