The Optimists(2017)
Synopsis
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.
Created by Mikhail Idov
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Cast
Andrey Smirnov
Georgy Mikhailovich
Jonathan Salway
Vladimir Vdovichenkov
Grigory Biryukov
Severija Janušauskaitė
Ruta Blaumane
Artyom Bystrov
Leonid Korneev
Egor Koreshkov
Andrey Muratov
Evgenia Brik
Galina Volina
Anatoliy Belyy
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Aleksandr Feklistov
Andrey Egorov
Mikhail Khomyakov
Maksim Vitorgan
Viktoriya Isakova
Karolina Gruszka
Sergey Ershov
Василий
Kristina Babushkina
Seasons
Season 1
13 episodes · 2017
The Optimists — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Optimists?+
The Optimists is available to stream on The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Optimists come out?+
The Optimists was first aired in 2017.
How many seasons of The Optimists are there?+
The Optimists has 1 season and 13 episodes in total.
Who created The Optimists?+
The Optimists was created by Mikhail Idov.
Who stars in The Optimists?+
The Optimists stars Andrey Smirnov, Jonathan Salway, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Severija Janušauskaitė and Artyom Bystrov.
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