Introduction
The Optimists (Optimisty, Оптимисты) is a Russian spy drama series that brings a 1960’s “Mad Men” aesthetic to the Nikita Khrushchev-era, set during peak Cold War.
Outline
Vareinikov asks Biryukov to influence his former mistress, German journalist Gabi Goetz. According to the authorities, she is in to Moscow to talk about the new novel about the Stalinist migration. Gabi gives Biryukov the manuscript and says that after reading, he will change his mind. Biryukov warns Goetz that she is in trouble.
The Optimists Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 16 June 2017.
- Running Time: 51 minutes.
- Rating: TV-13.
- Country: Russia.
- Language: English (subtitles) and Russian.
Video Link
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