Russen

Russen (2000-2004)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Adventure

Russen (Russians) is a Dutch police series of KRO which was first broadcast in 2000. In 2004, after the fifth season, there were a total of 42 episodes of the series made. Russians was an idea of Frank Jansen by him in collaboration with Addy Weijers developed. The episodes of Russians were written by a team of writers that included Dick van den Heuvel, Simon de Waal, Stan Lapinski and Addy Weijers. Several directors names episodes on their behalf, but the majority of the episodes was made by Pollo de Pimentel and Anne van der Linden. Even directors like Danniel Danniel, Casper Verbrugge, Gerrard Verhage, Arno Dierckx and Pieter Walther Boer names episodes on their behalf. Director of Photography Mark de Blok NSC. The music is by John High Point.

The Russians name is slang for detectives, whose main focus in the series continues. Solving crimes and catching criminals is less front; it is mainly about the detectives and the dilemmas the personality with which they are confronted.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E08JazzOct 24, 2004
S05E07Tussen Hemel en AardeOct 17, 2004
S05E06BraakOct 10, 2004
S05E05De zevende getuigeOct 3, 2004
S05E04Het VertrouwenSep 26, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did "Russen" premiere?

"Russen" premiered on September 11, 2000.

Who created "Russen"?

"Russen" was created by Peter Falck.

What is the genre of "Russen"?

"Russen" is a drama series.

What is the setting of "Russen"?

"Russen" is set in Oslo, Norway.

Who are the main characters in "Russen"?

The main characters in "Russen" are Gunnar, Ruben, and Alex.

What is the premise of "Russen"?

"Russen" follows three high school graduates who are about to embark on a summer of partying before beginning their military service.

What is the meaning of the title "Russen"?

"Russen" translates to "the Russians" in Norwegian, and refers to the tradition of Norwegian high school graduates wearing red overalls during their final semester.

Who are some of the actors that appear in "Russen"?

Some of the actors that appear in "Russen" are Henrik Mestad, Aksel Hennie, and Line Verndal.

What language is "Russen" in?

"Russen" is in Norwegian, with English subtitles available.

Was "Russen" a popular show?

"Russen" was considered a groundbreaking and popular show in Norway, but did not gain much international attention.

What was the critical reception of "Russen"?

"Russen" was generally well-received by critics for its realistic portrayal of Norwegian youth culture.

Was "Russen" controversial?

"Russen" was controversial for its portrayal of drug use and sex, which some felt gave an inaccurate representation of Norwegian youth culture.

Was "Russen" filmed on location in Oslo?

Yes, "Russen" was primarily filmed on location in Oslo, which helped lend authenticity to the show.

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