1703 (2022– ) User Reviews

Now they're out hunting

[boyar-jedi · 8/10 · 29 September 2022]

Any city at night becomes completely different from what it is during the day. And St. Petersburg is no exception. As you know, this is not only the northern capital of Russia but also the center of the country's cultural life. This is where interesting personalities come to create art, and sometimes break the law. And since there are much more crimes at night than during the day, the best of the best should patrol the city after sunset. Well, or those who fall out of favor.

The young police officer Vadik arrives in St. Petersburg to live with his girlfriend Masha and starts working in the police department, where the experienced investigator Gosha becomes his partner. At first, things don't go smoothly for them. Gosha considers Vadik a burden, but teamwork gradually makes the policemen, if not friends, then real partners for sure.

The first thing I liked about the show was its extraordinary atmosphere. It was shot in the streets of St. Petersburg, without decorations and pavilions. I really appreciate this, because the story literally captures you from the first episode and you you unknownly plunge headlong.

I'm looking forward to the next season. So far, 1703 is my favorite out of all recent shows. This is not only an fascinating detective story, but also a black comedy, as well as a colorful noir. So, feel free to watch. You will definitely enjoy it.

Once upon a time in Saint Petersburg

[ZZolton · 8/10 · 13 October 2022]

A young police officer from Moscow called Vadik decides to take a very important step. He is transferred from the capital of Russia to St. Petersburg, to his troublemaker Masha. The couple has serious plans for future. He decidei to ask girl's parents for her hand and a heart. Everything seems to be going underthe plan. Though the guy needs to improve relations with his new partner, the gloomy and far from the friendliest character captain Gosha.

Gosha knows the city like the back of his hand, and it is much easier for him to work alone than with an annoying partner. But as you can understand, Gosha cannot avoid working with Vadik, and now these two guys are travelling around the city at night in order to find out who steals the bodies of girls from the local morgue and where that leads.

The beauty of the series is that it looks very seamless and at ease. I don't argue that it's quite strange, and even frightening at some points, but it's stylized to resemble a classic comedy, where irony prevails over the specifics and makes fun everyone, including the main characters, criminals and ordinary people.

I really enjoyed the series. It is memorable and far from the common ones. If you're keen on high-quality detective stories with a strong storyline, as well as black humor without borders, then "1703" is definitely worth your attention.

Absolutely incredible

[pdobr · 10/10 · 2 October 2022]

Old Russia meets modern Russia: an older detective from st Petersburg and a young man from Moscow. Incredible script. The dynamic and unlikely duo solve murders through teamwork. The lead character played by Gosha Kutzenko has a stutter, anger issues and a strained relationship with his son. Many diverse characters.

St Petersburg is beautiful at night and the cinematography is able to capture it perfectly. The whole mood of this show is dark and hilarious. The cinematography of the rainy St Petersburg at night transforms you into the absurd atmosphere of the show. The two leads are incredibly talented. I recommend you watch it and I hope there is a season 2.

The most interesting things happen after sunset

[ekandziouba · 9/10 · 6 October 2022]

In the new detective series "1703" we are told a story of two partners who are forced to patrol St. Petersburg's streets at night. It seems that we've already seen lots of similar stories and this one is unlikely to be surprising, but I advise you not to jump to conclusions, because the most exciting things are yet to come!

The story is set in St. Petersburg's nightlife. Many criminals choose this time of day to do something unpredictable and terrible, and the police, in turn, are eager to send them to jail as soon as possible. The main characters of the series are two police officers - young Vadim and experienced Gosha. And their first conscientious business will be as unusual as possible.

Two guys broke into the city morgue and stole the girl's body. No one can understand the reason, but the protagonists have some clues, and therefore they immediately set off, since it is necessary to investigate such a case without a delay.

I really like this series. It is unusual, intriguing, moderately tough and unambiguously memorable. The main characters are charismatic and their relationships are very exciting to follow.

"1703" has become one of my favorite series this fall and I will definitely watch it to the very end.