Major Grom: Plague Doctor

About Major Grom: Plague Doctor

Major Grom: Plague Doctor is a Russian action thriller TV show that premiered in 2021. Based on the popular comic book series "Major Grom" by Artyom Gabrelyanov, the show follows the story of Police Major Igor Grom who becomes a vigilante known as the Plague Doctor to clean up the crime-ridden streets of his city.

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• Making / Production
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• Awards
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• Music
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About

The TV show takes place in the fictional city of St. Petersburg, where police corruption and crime are rampant. Major Igor Grom, played by Tikhon Zhiznevsky, is a dedicated police officer who is frustrated by the system and the lack of justice. When his partner is killed by a criminal known as the Plague Doctor, Grom takes it upon himself to bring the vigilante to justice.

As Grom delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption that goes all the way to the top. Feeling that the police force is incapable of handling the situation, Grom decides to take matters into his own hands and becomes the Plague Doctor himself - a masked vigilante who fights criminals and seeks to restore justice.

The show combines elements of action, suspense, and mystery as Grom investigates the Plague Doctor's identity and motives. The plot also explores themes of corruption, power, and the fine line between justice and vigilantism.

Making / Production

Major Grom: Plague Doctor is a collaboration between Russian production companies Bubble Comics and KIT Film Studio. The show was directed by Oleg Trofim and written by Vladimir Besedin and Artyom Gabrelyanov, the creator of the original comic book series.

The production team aimed to stay true to the visual style and atmosphere of the comic book, while also creating a gritty and realistic world for the characters to inhabit. The show features impressive action sequences, carefully choreographed fight scenes, and visually stunning cinematography.

Actors

• Tikhon Zhiznevsky as Major Igor Grom: The protagonist of the series, a dedicated police officer turned vigilante known as the Plague Doctor. Zhiznevsky convincingly portrays Grom's internal struggle and determination.
• Aleksandr Gorbatov as Police Lieutenant Sidorov: Grom's partner in the police force who gets killed, leading to Grom's transformation into the Plague Doctor.
• Aleksandr Seteykin as Police Colonel Dugin: Grom's superior officer who is involved in the corruption ring.
• Nikita Kologrivyy as the Plague Doctor: The enigmatic and brutal criminal who becomes Grom's main adversary.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The TV show is based on the popular Russian comic book series "Major Grom" which was first published in 2010.
• The Plague Doctor character in the show is inspired by the Black Death plague doctors from medieval Europe, who wore beaked masks and long coats while treating patients.
• The show addresses real-life issues of corruption and crime in modern-day Russia, adding a layer of social commentary to the story.

Awards

No awards have been reported for Major Grom: Plague Doctor at the time of writing.

Quotes

• "I used to believe in this job, in our mission. But not anymore. We're not fighting crime; we're only making the rich even richer." - Major Igor Grom
• "The Plague Doctor is a symbol of fear. He's a banner of justice. I want to become him so that everyone knows what real justice is." - Major Igor Grom

Music

The original score for Major Grom: Plague Doctor was composed by Efrem Podgaits. The music enhances the tension and action-packed scenes, creating an immersive experience for viewers.

Soundtrack

The TV show features a diverse soundtrack that includes various genres ranging from rock to electronic music. The songs selected for each scene add to the atmosphere and intensity of the story.