A Kyiv cop walks into a village where ancient evil wears your grandmother's face.
Season 1 • Episode 4
LatestIn the quiet Carpathian village of Yaseni, a series of brutal murders unfolds. A Kyiv detective, Markiyan Sych, comes to the village for rehabilitation after being wounded, and unwittingly finds himself in the middle of the investigation along with a young local policeman, Ivan Basyuk. The locals are convinced that evil spirits and a mysterious creature from ancient legends, Mara, are behind everything. Step by step, the investigation reveals the dark past of the village, the hidden fears of the inhabitants, ancient secrets and long-forgotten events that intertwine in a terrifying web. But whose hands are behind this rage - human or something much more otherworldly?
Cinematography
Carpathian mists that feel actively hostile toward the living.
Production
Authentic village atmosphere—every creaking floorboard earned.
Writing
Patiently folds folklore into procedural without cheap jumpscares.
Creator
Denis Tarasov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mara is no generic monster—she's a genuine Slavic night-spirit associated with sleep paralysis and death, making the villagers' belief system culturally grounded rather than 'backwards.'
The four-episode structure mirrors Ukrainian miniseries tradition (like 'Hide and Seek' or 'The Sniffer'), designed for concentrated impact rather than American season-padding.
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