the Second feature – series “Melodrama” which is out now on Amazon Prime Video, is not exactly typical. Made in the genre of Comedy, it reveals the seamy side of Russian television, and so that happening is close and clear to anyone who once had at least some relevance to the creation of multi-part movies.
the plot of the Board of Directors of the channel, going through hard times, decides to bring down the action of the channel and then buy them cheaper. As the General Director hired bowser, who has full freedom of action. For a short time would-be boss creates chaos in the air and suggests new rules in media business. And also shoots the series, which was to become the greatest failure, but unexpectedly brings great success.
the Main role was performed by Sergey Burunov. In 2019 he received the award TEFI for the “Melodrama” best actor of the series. In the broadcast it was watched by over 10 million people. On the Internet, “Melodrama” has collected more than 85 million views, particularly on the online platform PREMIER – more than 8 million.
in addition, the “Melodrama” entered the top-3 most popular TV shows on Internet. Available on Amazon until the first season consisting of nine episodes, the later will be the second of eight.
Recall that the “Melodrama” was created specifically for the TV channel “Friday!”. The producers of the project – the General Director of “Friday,” Nicholas Kartozia and Ilya Kulikov (series “a police officer with the ruble,” “the Law of the stone jungle”, “Grouse” and others).
Here is what Nikolay kartoziya in connection with the transaction with Amazon: “For “Friday” the invention and development of own formats, which would have bought around the world, one of the priorities. And business. And a reason to rejoice that it was done in Russia.”
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In February 2020, the TV channel “Friday!” has closed a deal with Amazon for the sale of the show “Integrity”.
