King & Jester
2023 · 1 season · 9 episodes · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic death in 2013. Tricksters, evil spirits, noblemen, and other characters of the 'King and Jester' song verse make their way into the lives of Gorshenev and his bandmates.
Seasons
1 season · 9 episodes- 1
Episode 1
2 Mar 2023 48m
A music band, which until recently played in small clubs, hold a big concert at "Jubilee Palace of Sports". The vocalist is haunted by an inner demon - Jester.
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Episode 2
2 Mar 2023 49m
Gorshok and Knyaz are reminiscing how they firet met each other in college. At the concert in Yekaterinburg,a fan is beaten up by the police.
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Episode 3
9 Mar 2023 1h 4m
Gorshok is swayed by a new acquaintance, Anfisa. The band hires a director Sasha Gordeyev and tops the chart of the famous Russian Rock music radio station.
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Episode 4
16 Mar 2023 1h 2m
Gorshok is in rehab, Anfisa confesses she has AIDS. Different perspectives on art lead to an argument between Gorshok and Knyaz.
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Episode 5
23 Mar 2023 54m
Gorshok’s friends and father save him from bandits in uniform. He falls in love with Olga, who supports him during hard time.
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Episode 6
30 Mar 2023 55m
After the concert, Knyaz meets Agata, who claims he is not a punk. Frontmen argue over a girl and the future of the band.
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Episode 7
6 Apr 2023 47m
Gorshok quits drinking. He is working on a musical “Sweeney Todd”, while Knyaz refuses, starting a project of his own.
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Episode 8
13 Apr 2023 57m
Gorshok is rapidly losing strength, but goes on tour. Agata accuses him of betraying a friend, and he decides to speak to Knyaz.
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Episode 9
23 Aug 2023 1h 44m
Cast
Konstantin Plotnikov Михаил Горшенёв, «Горшок»
Vladislav Konoplev Андрей Князев, «Князь»
Valeriia Zoidova Анфиса Горшенёва, первая жена «Горшка»
Daniil Vakhrushev Александр Балунов, «Балу»
Ilya Lovkiy Александр Щиголев, «Поручик»
Danila Rassomakhin Яков Цвиркунов, «Яша»
Yan Ilves Александр Леонтьев, «Ренегат»
Vassa Bokova Мария Нефёдова, «Маша»
Darya Melnikova Ольга Горшенёва, вторая жена «Горшка»
Evgeniy Tkachuk Шут
Alexander Adabashyan Гордарик / Одноглазый
Aleksandr Klyukvin Юрий Горшенёв, отец «Горшка» / КорольReviews 0
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