

Season 1 • Episode 21
LatestDr. Filatov, a first—class gynecologist, a favorite of women, but at the same time a faithful family man, is suddenly abandoned by his wife. Trying to fill the void created by her departure, Filatov begins to look for a new love. But the more he gets to know the woman, the more he realizes that his wife is absolutely perfect and she must be returned at all costs.
Acting
Bondarchuk's committed descent into desperate, delusional manhood.
Writing
Brutal self-awareness disguised as clueless male protagonist syndrome.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a wave of Russian dramedies dissecting post-Soviet masculinity crises, where professional success masks emotional bankruptcy.
Sveshnikov reportedly modeled Filatov's patients' stories on real anonymized cases, making the comedy land with uncomfortable authenticity.