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The Optimists (2017)

Adventure · Drama · History

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.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (178 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): The Roku Channel · Amazon Prime Video · Tubi TV
Language: RU
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

7.02 avg 13 episodes 6.8 → 7.0 51 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode 1	6.8	13
2	Episode 2	7.1	11
3	Episode 3	7.2	11
4	Episode 4	7.4	12
5	Episode 5	6.9	10
6	Episode 6	7.0	8
7	Episode 7	7.0	8
8	Episode 8	7.0	8
9	Episode 9	7.0	8
10	Episode 10	7.0	8
11	Episode 11	6.9	8
12	Episode 12	7.0	8
13	Episode 13	7.0	9