Vorona (TV series)
| Vorona | |
|---|---|
| Ворона | |
| Genre | Detective, Thriller |
| Created by | Olga Angelova, Yevgeny Sosnitsky |
| Directed by | Olga Angelova, Yevgeny Sosnitsky (1st season), Alyona Mikhailova (2nd season) |
| Starring | Elizaveta Boyarskaya, Anatoliy Beliy, Vitaly Kovalenko, Artyom Karasyov, Igor Chernevich |
| Country of origin | Russia |
| Original language | Russian |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Valery Todorovsky |
| Cinematography | Yevgeny Koroptsov |
| Running time | Approx. 50 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | NTV |
| Release | October 29, 2018 |
Vorona (Russian: Ворона) is a Russian detective thriller television series that premiered on NTV on October 29, 2018.[1][2] Created by Olga Angelova and Evgeny Sosnitsky, the series combines elements of mystery and suspense with a character-focused narrative. The title of the series references the protagonist's last name, Vorontsova, which resembles the Russian word vorona, meaning "crow".[3]
Premise
The series follows Anna Vorontsova, a former pianist who transitions into an investigator role in Russia's Investigative Committee, defying her family's expectations and her own past aspirations. The narrative centers on her pursuit of justice while also exploring her inner conflicts and her evolution within a demanding profession.
Cast
- Elizaveta Boyarskaya as Anna Vorontsova
- Anatoliy Beliy[4] as Sergey Kabanov
- Vitaly Kovalenko as Dima
- Artyom Karasyov as Kostya
- Igor Chernevich as Kovalevsky
Production
Vorona was produced by Valery Todorovsky, with filming taking place primarily in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region.[5] Actress Elizaveta Boyarskaya expressed admiration for her character, describing Anna as both a "fighter" and "vulnerable," and appreciated the challenge of portraying such a multifaceted role.[6]
Release
The series first aired on October 29, 2018, on NTV. The second season premiered on the streaming platform Okko in 2022.[7]
References
- ^ "На НТВ выходит детективный триллер Валерия Тодоровского «Ворона» с Елизаветой Боярской в главной роли" [NTV airs the detective thriller by Valeriy Todorovsky with Elizaveta Boyarskaya in the lead role]. VokrugTV. 23 April 2025.
- ^ "Елизавета Боярская и Анатолий Белый завершили съёмки сериала «Ворона»" [Elizaveta Boyarskaya and Anatoliy Beliy finished shooting the series "Vorona"]. Hollywood Reporter (Russia). 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Елизавета Боярская с Анатолием Белым играют следователей Ворону и Сергея". Vechernyaya Moskva.
- ^ "Питер. Ворона. Белый" [Petersburg. Vorona. Beliy]. TV Mag.
- ^ "Боярская рассказала, что в Петербурге завершаются съемки сериала "Ворона"". TVSPB. September 2021.
- ^ "Сериал "Ворона" на НТВ". TV Mag.
- ^ "Ворона. Тень справедливости 2 сезон". Komsomolskaya Pravda.