It is a fantastic insight into Russian life in the Soviet Union! People were exactly like this to each other: both very helpful and utterly deceitful! The characters were truly wonderful: I think, i have met all of them, back in the days - from the older secretary lady to ALL the main and not so leading figures in the films here!!! So perfectly pictured. I cannot wait for a second series, hopefully equally long as this one! Best thing for a decade on the BBC, even though, i do love most BBC4 imported series! Please, please hurry up: produce the second series, can't wait!
Review of The Optimists
