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Season 1 – Servant of the People

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A high school teacher's tirade against government corruption lands him in the president's seat.
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Servant of the People — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Volodymyr Zelensky's plucky performance as an unlikely politician will earn viewers' votes in this charming and idealistic satire.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 04/07/2022
3.5/5
It might not have the obsessive detail of The West Wing, but Zelensky speaks clearly to Ukrainian concerns. Go to Full Review David Klion The New Republic 04/07/2022
Servant reveals something of the aspirations that Ukrainian voters invested in Zelenskiy when they decided to give him a shot at governing them. Most of all, in these bleak days, it’s very funny. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR 03/22/2022
It's elevated by Zelenskyy's performance, which perfectly captures the many challenges his character faces – from feeling overwhelmed by the job to dismay when he sees how even his family tries to cash in on his new position. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 04/08/2022
4/5
The humorous, prophetic series is a smart political satire that delivers on laughs and strong social commentary. Go to Full Review Kenneth Lowe Paste Magazine 04/08/2022
Throughout it all, Zelenskyy’s decidedly not-ready-for-primetime family and his own humble worldview and inexperience are the source of many of the jokes. The rest, though, are why you won’t be able to look away from this thing if you truly dare to watch. Go to Full Review Victoria Segal Sunday Times (UK) 04/08/2022
Zelensky is, of course, an engaging presence -- not quite the traditional comic nebbish, but quietly watchful, decent, stoic, with a silent comedian’s soulful, mobile face. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Amir S Mar 10 Funny and light - really good. See more 05/24/2022 I think this series tells the story for the whole of Eastern Europe. As a Romanian, I found familiar 80% of the situations presented in the story See more greg m @GregFromCos 04/27/2022 Such a great show! Really adds some perspective to what had happened in Ukraine and how they viewed Russia before the invasion. At times, things may not seem funny from a western perspective, but you really need to see it through their eyes to catch some of the humor. But really enjoying it. See more 03/31/2022 It's a bit surreal watching the person I've come to know for his strength of character under fire playing a nice guy who is almost accidentally thrust into the position he now occupies in reality. At times the show seems heavy-handed, but then I think about an American political comedy like "VEEP" and realize that it's well within the normal boundaries for such a show, and it's very funny without all of the swearing and vitriol of "VEEP" (which it did so well). When he does his anti-corruption rants, you can hear a lot of what he sounds like now, which makes me wonder if he is still just acting. However, I think it is more the case that he wasn't so much acting in the show as he was expressing his real feelings, which is why he got elected. See more 03/18/2022 witty, well written, and obviously starring a current head of state; what's not to love? See more Read all reviews
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Volodymyr Selenskyi

Vasiliy Petrovich Goloborodko

Stanislav Boklan

Yuri Ivanovich Chuiko

Natalya Sumskaya

Maria Goloborodko

Anastasiya Chepelyuk

Anna Mihailovna

Viktor Saraykin

Petr Goloborodko

Olena Kravets

Olha Yuriyivna Mishchenko

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 16, 2015 Modest teacher Vasiliy rages over the political corruption rampant in his country; when a pupil records it and posts the video on Youtube, it goes viral and eventually results in Vasiliy's election as President of Ukraine. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 16, 2015 Goloborodko meets his staff and prepares for his upcoming inauguration; a trio of oligarchs launch an investigation into the new president's past. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 17, 2015 President Goloborodko struggles to memorize his inauguration speech; Natasha's ex-boyfriend strives to reconcile their relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 2015 Vasiliy prepares for his first day, but the outgoing president barricades himself inside the office; the president refuses the luxuries available to him as the head of state; Petya makes a few expensive purchases to celebrate his son's success. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 18, 2015 The president institutes reforms on administrative spending, upsetting government officials; Vasiliy's parents plan a massive renovation in their apartment. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 18, 2015 Verkhovna Rada and the Prime Minister strive to implement the new reforms; Dima visits his father and grandparents for the weekend. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2015 Thousands of people apply for open government positions; the prime minister seeks to appoint his own candidates until the president intervenes. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2015 The newly appointed government officials hit roadblocks on their first day; the oligarchs plot their next move. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 2015 An embarrassing video of Security Minister Nina Egorovna circulates online and leads to her resignation; a shadowy figure offers a bribe to each member of the president's team. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 23, 2015 After oligarchs covertly film government officials accepting their bribes, they then try to blackmail the president; President Goloborodko enlists the prime minister's help to find missing government funds. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 24, 2015 The president initiates a government campaign to combat tax evasion; Sergey Mukhin and his assistant Oksana must learn to work together. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 24, 2015 The tax reform yields surprising results for government officials and the president's family; Savitsky interviews Goloborodko's old friend. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 25, 2015 Mikhail Sanin interrogates families of government officials on suspicion of tax evasion; Sveta tries to find a job in the president's cabinet. Details Episode 14 Aired Nov 25, 2015 The president asks the Minister of Infrastructure to oversee mass road repairs; Sanin strives to muster up the courage to dismiss Sveta. Details Episode 15 Aired Nov 26, 2015 Mukhin prepares for a meeting with delegates from India; Goloborodko seeks a new Minister of Infrastructure to head the road repairs initiative. Details Episode 16 Aired Nov 26, 2015 President Goloborodko discovers that Ukraine owes billions to the International Monetary Fund; Olga and Dmitriy take a trip to see the gold reserves. Details Episode 17 Aired Nov 30, 2015 After waking up with a pounding hangover, Goloborodko tries to remember the events of the previous night; Mukhin and Oksana prepare to meet the King of Spain. Details Episode 18 Aired Dec 1, 2015 Goloborodko's unpopular reforms upset both his family members and voters; the head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development tracks down the president to repay a massive loan. Details Episode 19 Aired Dec 2, 2015 The voters, media and friends turn against Vasiliy, to the point that Vasiliy's own family makes him sleep in his presidential office; the oligarchs seize this opportunity to meet with the president and offer their support. Details Episode 20 Aired Dec 3, 2015 Vasyl's new acquaintance Anna uses her position to manipulate the president on behalf of the oligarchs; Oksana confronts Mukhin about his unprofessional behavior. Details Episode 21 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Instead of spending the day with his son, Goloborodko goes out on a date with Anna, where he runs into his ex-wife Olga; Mukhin realizes his feelings for Oksana. Details Episode 22 Aired Dec 8, 2015 On Independence Day of Ukraine, President Goloborodko and lawmakers gather on a popular talk show to promote an anti-corruption campaign. Details Episode 23 Aired Dec 9, 2015 Politicians continue to debate anti-corruption measures on national television; Goloborodko makes a shocking discovery in his office. Details
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Servant of the People — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Aleksey Kiryushchenko
Executive Producer
Volodymyr Selenskyi
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Russian
Release Date
Nov 16, 2015
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