Enemies become brothers-in-arms when Russia invades — but can they survive each other first?
Season 2 • Episode 2
LatestThe events begin during the Euromaidan, where the heroes find themselves on different sides of the barricades: one of them is an officer of the internal troops, others are protesters. When the Russian intervention in Ukraine begins, the former opponents turn up in the National Guard. Different and sometimes conflicting young people have to go through the school of a real fighter. Will the military and recruits, who were "enemies" yesterday, be able to become the only team capable of defending their country?
Acting
Horbunov's Дід carries generational weight in every glare.
Direction
Shapariev shoots Maidan aftermath with documentary urgency.
Writing
Dialogue that respects viewers' intelligence about messy politics.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during active conflict, the series became required viewing for understanding inter-Ukrainian political fractures.
Creator Oleksii Shapariev served in Donbas himself; several extras were actual National Guard veterans.
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