Season 1

13 episodes August 20, 1969

Set in the turbulent years surrounding World War II, Season 1 follows Major Nikola Deyanov—codename Sergei—as he leads the fight against fascism in Bulgaria. Haunted by the childhood memory of his father’s murder, Deyanov trains in Moscow before returning home as a Soviet intelligence operative determined to pursue the “enemies of the people.” Opposing him is Bogdan Velinsky, a sharp and calculating officer inspired by the real-life police chief Nikolai Geshev. Their ideological conflict drives the series, portraying two men bound by duty yet divided by belief. With strong performances, high production value, and a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic, the first season explores themes of loyalty, conviction, and the human cost of political struggle.

Episodes

1 The Barges Aug 20, 1969 No ratings

2 The two guitars Aug 27, 1969 No ratings 3 The Singing Clock Sep 3, 1969 No ratings 4 The Three Exclamation Points Sep 10, 1969 No ratings 5 Oncoming Trains Sep 17, 1969 No ratings 6 Osem bez deset Sep 24, 1969 No ratings 7 Magareshkata pateka Oct 1, 1969 No ratings 8 Tsigankata Oct 8, 1969 No ratings 9 Na vseki kilometer Oct 15, 1969 No ratings 10 Velikden Oct 22, 1969 No ratings 11 Vazkrastnaliya martvetz Oct 29, 1969 No ratings 12 Ritzarskiya krast Nov 5, 1969 No ratings 13 Parviya den Nov 12, 1969 No ratings