Series synopsis
King & Jester, also known as Король и Шут is a drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Kinopoisk on March 2, 2023. It ended on August 23, 2023. It was created by Rustam Mosafir. It stars Konstantin Plotnikov, Vladislav Konoplev, Valeriia Zoidova and Daniil Vakhrushev.
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic death in 2013. Tricksters, evil spirits, noblemen, and other characters of the 'King and Jester' song verse make their way into the lives of Gorshenev and his bandmates.
Premise
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic death in 2013. Tricksters, evil spirits, noblemen, and other characters of the 'King and Jester' song verse make their way into the lives of Gorshenev and his bandmates.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Konstantin Plotnikov as Михаил Горшенёв, «Горшок»
- Vladislav Konoplev as Андрей Князев, «Князь»
- Valeriia Zoidova as Анфиса Горшенёва, первая жена «Горшка»
- Daniil Vakhrushev as Александр Балунов, «Балу»
- Ilya Lovkiy as Александр Щиголев, «Поручик»
- Danila Rassomakhin as Яков Цвиркунов, «Яша»
- Yan Ilves as Александр Леонтьев, «Ренегат»
- Vassa Bokova as Мария Нефёдова, «Маша»
Supporting cast
- Darya Melnikova as Ольга Горшенёва, вторая жена «Горшка»
- Evgeniy Tkachuk as Шут
- Alexander Adabashyan as Гордарик / Одноглазый
- Aleksandr Klyukvin as Юрий Горшенёв, отец «Горшка» / Король
- Ilya Khvostikov as Голова / санитар Прокопьеф
- Vera Gudkova as Агата, вторая жена «Князя»
- Roman Pritula as Павлов
- Leonid Paranin as Байкер
- Ivan Kaporin as Скрипач
- Vladimir Verzhbitskiy as Скинхед
- Ekaterina Koroleva as Подруга Ольги
- Anna Lavrentyeva as Настя
Guest cast
- Elena Morozova as Берестова
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | March 2, 2023 | August 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A music band, which until recently played in small clubs, hold a big concert at "Jubilee Palace of Sports". The vocalist is haunted by an inner demon - Jester. |
March 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Gorshok and Knyaz are reminiscing how they firet met each other in college. At the concert in Yekaterinburg,a fan is beaten up by the police. |
March 2, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Gorshok is swayed by a new acquaintance, Anfisa. The band hires a director Sasha Gordeyev and tops the chart of the famous Russian Rock music radio station. |
March 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Kinopoisk |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | August 23, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |