In addition to Russian, Ukrainian TV shows enjoy great love among the audience. Most often these are melodramas consisting of several series. We observe the life story of the next heroine: the difficulties she had to face, a series of misfortunes, and, of course, a happy ending. If you want to relax, escape from everyday routine, watch a story that will probably end well, even if such a turn of events seems fabulous, then the series is the best choice.
Of course, there are other subjects, more vital and thought out. Every year in Ukraine they are shot in dozens, and all because they are in demand and loved by the audience. The best Ukrainian series cannot but like, because filmed fascinatingly, with well-chosen protagonists and an interesting storyline.
10. I am looking for a wife with a child (2014)
In the mini-series "I am looking for a wife with a child" only 4 episodes. He talks about two lovers, Boris and Vera, who would like to relax at the resort. Everything would be fine if Vera were not a married woman. She lied to her husband that she was going to Yalta with her friend Karina, an astrologer. But husband Igor unexpectedly decided to go to the resort with them.
Since Vera had no girlfriend, an astrologer, Boris persuaded her former classmate Lada, who had to pretend to be a girlfriend of a young woman and the wife of her lover, to play her role. Viewers write that it turned out a great series, which flew by, as one instant, funny and at the same time romantic, without vulgarity. High-quality, touching and interesting comedy with great actors.
9. The Dog (2015 -...)
Ukrainian crime series, which was shown on NTV in our country. Initially, it was planned to shoot 3 seasons and complete the series, but “Dog” fell in love with the audience, 4 season appeared. After its successful rental, it was extended by 5, which was shown in Russia in December 2019.
The protagonist of the series is Maxim Maximov, played by Nikita Panfilov. He worked as a policeman for a long time, uncovered many crimes. But during the next case he is framed, and he remains without work, without money. In personal life, too, not everything is going smoothly, wife Elena goes to his colleague. For the main character, life is almost over, he begins to drink. But somehow he finds a wounded German shepherd, takes it to him, gives her the name Dog. Stopping drinking, he again begins to solve crimes with her.
The plot of the series "Dog" is aimed at entertaining the audience, this is not a detective story, but rather a comedy. Many admit that they watch it with pleasure, there is not a single series in which you would not have to laugh with all your heart. Easy, with an interesting plot, in which there are a lot of fights, but not enough blood.
8. Caravan Hunters (2010)
Mini-series consisting of 4 series. It talks about the Afghan war. It was shot based on the works of Alexander Prokhanov. The main character of the series “Caravan Hunters” is Major Okovalkov and his special forces. 1986 year. The Americans supply the Stinger anti-aircraft systems to the Mujahideen. The command poses a task for the military personnel: to track down and seize the caravan with the stingers. But to do this is not so simple, because their enemies are insidious and cunning. Viewers call the series excellent, worthy, dramatic. The plot will not let you get bored, and the actors coped with their roles.
7. Anna German. The Mystery of the White Angel (2012)
Biographical series, consisting of 10 series about the life and work of the Polish singer Anna German. It was filmed in 2012 when the 30th anniversary of her death was celebrated. Scenario painting “Anna German. The Secret of the White Angel ”was agreed with her widower, Zbigniew Tukholsky. He gave permission to use her songs. Almost all of them were performed by Anna German herself, with the exception of the episodes where Vladislav Vdovichenko sings.
The series became especially popular in Poland, where it gathered about 6 million viewers from the screens. He talks about how a popular singer got into a car accident and lay unconscious for 12 days. None of the doctors believed in her recovery. Anna again experienced all the tragic events of her childhood, which the viewer can now learn about. Many people liked the series about the complex and interesting life of a strong person. They especially note the work of Joanna Moro, who was able to play her role very penetratingly, very accurately convey all the emotions of her heroine.
6. The sharpie (2013)
In the series "Shuler" only 10 episodes. He takes us to Odessa in 1980. The main character is Kostik Voloshin, who dreams of only one thing - to get over the cordon as quickly as possible. Officially, he works as a research associate at a research institute, but his main occupation is cheating. Viewers note that it turned out a great movie about the Soviet Union, which conveys the atmosphere of that time.
The plot is interesting, addictive, makes you nervous, and laugh heartily. Actors also perfectly performed their roles. Despite the fact that they are too young to live in times of "stagnation", they were able to reliably convey the characters of this period. It turned out to be an easy, fun live series that is worth watching, especially for those who are nostalgic for the USSR.
5. The serf (2019 ...)
Ukrainian costume drama, which premiered in February 2019. In the same year, season 2 was released. The series "Fortress" was extended for 3 and 4 seasons, the premiere of which is due to take place in 2021. He talks about the 18-year-old serf Katerina Verbitskaya. 1856 year. Katie is raised by her godmother, who is raising her as a girl of noble blood. She plays the piano beautifully, knows foreign languages, draws. But the girl understands that it is the property of wealthy landowners from the provincial town of Nezhin, the four Chervinsky.
Viewers write that the series is exciting. Beautiful costumes, furnishings - all this seems to take us to the 19th century, he has a non-standard and not very happy plot. Many say that the series has too much suffering. There are those who do not believe that once in the Russian Empire they could mock serfs like that. Nevertheless, the series “The serf” may like, may not like, but it leaves no one indifferent. This is understandable by the number of reviews - more than 1,400, despite the fact that it appeared relatively recently.
4. Moths (2013)
The mini-series Moths was based on real events. Everything described in it takes place in 1986, against the background of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Maryana and her sister Alya are traveling from Kiev to Pripyat to relatives. An explosion occurs in front of their eyes. The father of the girls is sent to liquidate the accident, he writes a note to his daughters and passes it through the soldier Pavel. Pasha and the youngest of the girls, 10-graders Alya fall in love with each other. The elder sister Maryana, who worked as a doctor, helps save people and receives a significant share of radiation, like Pavel. You will find out what will happen next by watching the series.
Viewers write that “Moths” helps to completely immerse themselves in the fateful events of 1986, which divided the lives of many people into 2 parts: before and after the accident. The film tells about a love story, but it is not only about feelings, but also about sorrow, about losses, about life at that difficult time, about the fates of people who faced the Chernobyl disaster.
3. Papic (2019 -...)
Judging by the ratings, the best series in 2019 were the Papic television series, shown in Russia in January 2020. So far, season 1 has been released, but at least 2 more are planned to be removed. He talks about the former actor Alexander Nikolaevich, who does not crawl out of debt. Tired of problems, he decides to go to a nightclub, where the girl Lisa takes him for a millionaire. Reviews about the series “Papic” are only positive, they write that they have not met such pleasant and well-developed series for a long time, in which topical problems of modern society are raised.
2. Servant of the people (2015-2019)
The premiere of the series “Servant of the People” took place in 2015, in season 2 they showed, and in 2019 - 3. He talks about how a simple history teacher Vasily Goloborodko, who lives in an ordinary apartment and receives a modest salary, became the president. Every morning he is ready to fight with a team of corrupt officials, but dealing with the system is not so simple. Viewers write that the film is excellent, with the best actors, a strong series that is worth seeing by everyone.
1. Matchmakers (2008 -...)
Ukrainian comedy television series in which only 6 seasons. At the request of viewers, the 7th season was also planned, they began to work on it, but it was banned from showing in Ukraine. In 2019, it was decided to start shooting the next season from scratch. In the center of the plot of the series “Matchmakers” is the girl Zhenya. Her parents go to Italy and decided to leave her with her grandparents. Due to a bit of confusion, both mom's parents - typical villagers, and popes - come to town. They begin to fight for the granddaughter, trying to drag her to their side. The result was an easy, positive series, a good and kind comedy, which I want to not only watch, but also revise many times.