Series synopsis
The Darkest Hour, also known as За час до рассвета is a drama television series that premiered on NTV on February 16, 2021. It ended on May 11, 2021. It stars Konstantin Khabenskiy, Andrey Burkovskiy, Artur Smolyaninov and Maksim Belborodov.
A post WWII criminal drama, masterfully filmed and produced. Fantastic performance, great historical details and ambience immerse the viewers into the atmosphere of post-war USSR. At the same time, the show has a modern edge thanks to the detailed characters’ psychology and backstory. The war is over but the life is far from being back to normal. It is now the war on crime and Lieutenant Denis Zhuravlev must unholster his gun and protect the safety of civilians. He has to go undercover and beco ...
Premise
A post WWII criminal drama, masterfully filmed and produced. Fantastic performance, great historical details and ambience immerse the viewers into the atmosphere of post-war USSR. At the same time, the show has a modern edge thanks to the detailed characters’ psychology and backstory. The war is over but the life is far from being back to normal. It is now the war on crime and Lieutenant Denis Zhuravlev must unholster his gun and protect the safety of civilians. He has to go undercover and become a member of a brutal local gang. He is in and he’s risking his life to stop the murders and heists, but then the plot takes a very dangerous, unpredictable turn. The project is a true gem for audiences worldwide.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Konstantin Khabenskiy as Mayor SHumeyko
- Andrey Burkovskiy as Denis ZHuravlev
- Artur Smolyaninov as Buian
- Maksim Belborodov as Kot
- Artur Vakha as Graf
- Vladimir Zaytsev as IArcev
- Mariya Lisovaya as Marina
- Agniya Ditkovskite as Lial'ka
Supporting cast
- Aleksandra Florinskaya as mamka
- Maksim Bityukov as fotograf
- Vladimir Timofeev as Levushka
- Ivan Agapov as Timohin
- Evgeny Mundum as Antonov
- Vyacheslav Grishechkin as nachal'nik
- Alexander Rapoport as posol
- Artyom Bystrov as Andrey Savchenko
- Maksim Konovalov as Karas'
- Aleksey Kirsanov as Artist
- Aleksandr Sokolovjvskiy as Olson
- Nikolay Machulsky as Epifancev
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | February 16, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Overview here. |
February 16, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 16, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 23, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 16, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 11, 2021 |
| Status | ended |