From January 19 to 25, moviegoers can expect a rich week: several diverse projects will hit the screens. Viewers will be pleased by the return of the famous St. Petersburg police officer in the film "Major Grom: Game Against the Rules." At the same time, Sophie Turner will appear in the crime thriller "Heist," alongside Archie Madekwe. Patrick Dempsey will play a hitman suffering from memory loss, while the fantastic drama "Beauty" will make one ponder the price of an ideal. Additionally, the continuations of the popular series "Drops of God" and "Sex. Before and After" will delve deeper into the themes of human relationships.
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“Beauty,” fantasy, premiere (January 21)
The plot of the series revolves around a venereal disease that makes people attractive but ultimately kills them — it's "Beauty."
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“Heist,” thriller, premiere (January 21)
The main character Zara (Sophie Turner) finds herself drawn into the world of crime when gangsters force her and Luke (Archie Madekwe) to steal pension funds. The case is led by Detective Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd), whose hidden gambling lifestyle adds tension to the investigation.
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“Major Grom: Game Against the Rules,” action, premiere (January 19)
Igor Grom is a brave major who single-handedly catches dangerous criminals, but when real threats appear in St. Petersburg, he needs support.
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“Memory of a Killer,” thriller, premiere (January 25)
Angelo (Patrick Dempsey), a hitman posing as an ordinary salesman, faces Alzheimer's disease. Upon learning that his wife was killed on the orders of his boss, he begins a hunt for his enemies before his memory completely fades away.
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“It’s Not Like That,” melodrama, premiere (January 25)
Malcolm (Scott Foley), a widowed pastor, and divorced Lori (Erinn Hayes) are raising five children while facing loneliness. Their past families were close, but now they have to reassess their relationships, finding a balance between feelings and responsibilities.
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“Drops of God,” drama, second season (January 21)
Camille Léger, a young Parisian, becomes the heiress to a vast fortune left by her father, a renowned wine collector. To inherit his wealth, she must prove her competence in Tokyo, competing against her father's protégé — oenologist Issei Tomine.
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“Sex. Before and After,” drama, second season (January 23)
This project is a series of novellas about different couples, their interactions, and what happens before and after intimacy. The main characters share their thoughts on what truly matters in intimate life — how we change and what relationships we form.
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“On the Edge of Ice,” melodrama, premiere (January 22)
Adriana Russo (Madeleine Kiss), a seventeen-year-old heiress of a figure skating dynasty, strives to save the family rink from bankruptcy. She is preparing for the World Championship, but her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Freddy (Ollie Atkins) distract her from focusing on training.
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“SashaTanya,” comedy, tenth season (January 19)
The Sergeyev family is expecting new changes: Sasha must pick Tanya up from the maternity hospital, resolve issues with the godfather, and introduce all colleagues to the mysterious relative of the boss. Meanwhile, Tanya tries to balance maternity leave and work, while Gena and Zubova test the strength of their relationship by overcoming various challenges.
To learn about new and ongoing series that were released this week (January 12-18), you can check here.
