The Optimists (2017)

The early 1960s. The Soviet Union is experiencing a bright Khrushchev-era, full of hope. A group of young diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come face to face with world-changing global events. Before long, these wide-eyed idealists find themselves deep in the breathtaking world of spy games, mortal dangers, and brilliant political maneuvering.

• First Air Date: 2017-04-24
• Last Air Date: 2017-04-28
• Total Seasons: 1
• Total Episodes: 13
• Episode Runtime: 60 min.
• Network: Russia-1
• Director: Alexey Popogrebsky
• Writer: Lily Idov
• Creator: Michael Idov