Sophia (2016)

Drama · History

In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (672 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: RU
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

7.95 avg 8 episodes 7.8 → 8.4 52 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Marriage Proposal	7.8	31
2	The Pregnancy	8.2	29
3	Novgorod	7.7	22
4	The Horde Comes	8.1	23
5	Winter on the River	8.1	21
6	John Returns	7.8	21
7	Novgorod Obeys	7.5	19
8	The Exile	8.4	27