“Imported” and domestic films are good for everyone, they just end quickly. Whether it’s a matter of series, many of them go on for years, and at the same time do not lose popularity, take at least the “Game of Thrones”. Using the rating of expectations on Kinopoisk as a guide, we compiled a list of the most anticipated TV shows of 2018. It included both Russian and foreign TV shows.
The most anticipated foreign series of 2018
5. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Genre: Western film
The six-part film project of the Cohen brothers, shot in the now rare Western genre, opens the foreign selection.
The hero of the first part will be a singing cowboy, whose name flaunts on the title of the series.
In the second part, we will talk about a vagabond who can neither drive cattle nor rob banks.
The third part will tell the story of an actor and an impresario of a traveling show.
In the fourth part in the center of the plot will be the owner of the gold mine, which the villain is trying to take away.
In the fifth part, viewers will see a damsel in distress and two heroes-savior.
And finally, in the sixth part, the story of the stagecoach passengers following the mysterious route will be told.
4. Maniac
Genre: Comedy
The main roles in this black comedy are assigned to John Hill and Emma Stone. The plot revolves around the fantasies of a man locked in a psychiatric hospital. Details about the character of the protagonist are kept secret, like many other features related to the project.
3. The Witcher
Genre: fantasy action film
The exact release date of one of the most anticipated TV shows of 2018 has not yet been determined, but fans are already hoping that this will be the new “Game of Thrones”, with monsters, dwarves and elves. The director of the series is Tomas Baginsky, on whose account the nominee for the Oscars - the animated film "The Cathedral", as well as 8 short films and high-quality trailers for the Witcher games.
It is still unknown who will play the role of Geralt. Many people want to see in this role Michal Zhebrovsky, who has already starred in the Polish film and series about the adventures of the charismatic White Wolf. But whether the creators of the series - Platige Image and Netflix - will do this is still unknown. It is authentically known that Geralt’s voice will be Jacek Rozenek.
2. Good signs
Genre: comedy
In this six-part film project, based on the novel of the famous Terry Pratchett and his co-author Neil Gaiman, stars such as Michael Sheen (he got the role of the angel Azirafel), David Tennant, who will transform into the demon Crowley and John Hamm - his character will be the archangel Gabriel.
The book of the same name takes place in 2018, when Judgment Day is about to take place. Only now the Antichrist, who is a key figure in the coming Apocalypse, is brought up not at all what the biblical Lucifer should be. And the hellish-heavenly duet of Azifrael and Crowley (accustomed to a long life on Earth), is trying with all his might to prevent Doomsday.
1. Castle Rock
Genre: horror fantasy
The most anticipated series of 2018 among foreign novelties was the ten-episode film adaptation of several works of Stephen King, which takes place in the fictional city of Castle Rock, Maine. Supernatural affairs are constantly being done there.
Castle Rock has been featured in King’s many stories over the years, including the Dead Zone and Kujo.
The Castle Rock trailer ends on the most exciting and provocative note. On a car that is immersed in water, a sticker is visible: "Office of the Shoushenk Correctional Facility." This prison from the cult film "Shawshank Redemption" is officially approved as a key object for the series. No, we probably won’t see Andy Dufrain in this series, but maybe someone will gain freedom by crawling through the sewer.
The most anticipated Russian TV shows of 2018
5. Diamond chariot
Genre: detective
The series, based on the work of the same name by Boris Akunin, tells about the confrontation between Russian and Japanese intelligence during the Russo-Japanese War of 1905. The main character will be Erast Fandorin, but who will play it is still a mystery. Allegedly, there will be 12 episodes in the Diamond Chariot.
4. Free letter
Genre: romance, history
Once upon a time, the whole country gathered at television screens to cry along with the characters of "Slave Isaur". Years passed, and in 2018, the audience will empathize with the young and beautiful Russian serf (in fact the same slave) Polina Lebedeva. She was sold at an auction to her benefactor's worst enemy, the cruel Count Andrei Krechetsky. Can Izaura ... excuse me, Pauline, to find happiness and freedom?
3. A policeman from Rublevka 3
Genre: comedy
On the list of expected Russian TV series in 2018, this is the first, but not the last story of the rich "Pinocchio", which valiantly serves the public good in the ranks of the police. However, unlike the second place in the ranking, the “Policeman from Rublevka” has a more comedic focus, which does not, however, cancel the seriousness of what is happening on the screen. It's just that the heroes are more joking and there is more humor in their relationship, which makes him the best Russian series of 2017.
2. Major 3
Genre: crime drama
Continuation of the story of Igor Sokolovsky, a policeman who inherited his father’s business and lives on a “grand scale”. Each series in the previous parts was both an independent story and a connecting link necessary for the development of relationships between key characters.
In the past two seasons, the audience was presented not only a charismatic and handsome hero, knocking himself out of the image of the classic “golden boy”, but also an excellent visual range, unexpected plot twists and high-quality action. If the series does not lower the bar in the third season, it will become one of the best Russian crime series in 2018.
1. Liquidation 2
Genre: detective crime
Ten years have passed since the release of the first season of “Liquidation” with the brilliant Vladimir Mashkov in the title role. It would seem that the series was logically finished, but many fans hoped that a sequel would follow. And it will still be, because back in 2015, the head of the Mars Media film studio confirmed that the contract for the second season of “Liquidation” with the film company “Santa Claus” was signed. The premiere date is approximately the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019. Since Mashkov cannot get into Ukrainian Odessa because of some "black lists" of banned persons, the shooting of the new "Liquidation" is likely to be held in Moscow or Rostov.
In the top 5 most anticipated foreign series, comedies and fantasy shared the first place. But from Russian directors, viewers expect mostly detective novelties. However, regardless of the genre, both domestic and foreign series promise to be spectacular and interesting, because they are shot by famous directors, and famous actors are involved in the filming.
