Series

The Optimists

★ 5.2(6)20171h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Mikhail Idov
Release date: 2017-04-24
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: Russian
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Network: Russia-1
Status: Ended
Country: Russia
Studio: Mosfilm

The Optimists — trailer

About The Optimists

The Optimists is a 2017 web series in the Drama and War & Politics genres, created by Mikhail Idov, starring Andrey Smirnov, Jonathan Salway and Vladimir Vdovichenkov. It spans 1 season and 13 episodes, and originally aired on Russia-1. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Optimists in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.

Seasons (1)

Season 113 eps · 2017

Cast

Andrey Smirnov

Georgy Mikhailovich

Jonathan Salway

Vladimir Vdovichenkov

Grigory Biryukov

Severija Janušauskaitė

Ruta Blaumane

Artyom Bystrov

Leonid Korneev

Egor Koreshkov

Andrey Muratov

Evgenia Brik

Galina Volina

Anatoliy Belyy

Yuriy Kuznetsov

Aleksandr Feklistov

Andrey Egorov

Mikhail Khomyakov

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Optimists in New Zealand?+

The Optimists is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Optimists on Netflix?+

The Optimists is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of The Optimists are there?+

The Optimists has 1 season and 13 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Optimists?+

The Optimists stars Andrey Smirnov, Jonathan Salway, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Severija Janušauskaitė and Artyom Bystrov.

When did The Optimists come out?+

The Optimists is a 2017 web series created by Mikhail Idov.

What genre is The Optimists?+

The Optimists is Drama and War & Politics series.

Who created The Optimists?+

The Optimists was created by Mikhail Idov.