The Terrible (2020)

Biography · Drama · History

Ivan the Terrible is the most discussed Character in the Russian history. At the same time, Ivan is the most unsolved mystery of the Russian Czars. The scale of his political achievements has always overshadowed a living person, and the unparalleled cruelty that entered folklore literally ruled out the possibility of a more complex view of character. The series is an humble attempt to understand the origins of the actions of Ivan IV and look into the dark labyrinth of his soul. Ivan IV of Russia is gradually reborn into the same Ivan the Terrible - a cruel tyrant. And now rumors of his ruthlessness and violent temper are becoming true, and these changes in the character of the king are changing history. Enemies are approaching Russia - will the country be able to survive?

IMDb rating

6.8 (169 votes)

Episode average

6.6 -0.2 vs IMDb

Seasons

1

Streaming (US)

Amazon Prime Video

Language

RU

Type

TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed