To the Lake 2019
“A deadly virus. Deadly escape...”
What is To the Lake?
To the Lake is a Russian post-apocalyptic thriller television series that premiered on the Premier platform on November 14, 2019. The show, which is also known by the Russian title Epidemiya, spans from 2019 to 2022.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 14, 2019
- Last aired
- Jun 2, 2022
- Original language
- RU
- Origin
- RU
- Networks
- Premier
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 48-minute runtime.
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Overview
To the Lake is a Russian post-apocalyptic thriller television series that premiered on the Premier platform on November 14, 2019. The show, which is also known by the Russian title Epidemiya, spans from 2019 to 2022. The narrative of the first season is based on the novel Vongozero by author Yana Vagner. The series features a cast that includes Kirill Käro, Maryana Spivak, Natalya Zemtsova, and Eldar Kalimulin. The plot centers on a grim global catastrophe in which an unknown, terrifying virus strikes and turns Moscow into a city of the dead. As the plague forces the collapse of civilization and renders money valueless, a group of people decides to risk their lives and their humanity. These individuals embark on a desperate struggle to survive while facing the end of the world as they know it. Netflix later acquired the first season of the series for international distribution. The program explores themes of survival, love, and the breakdown of society during a lethal epidemic.
Should you watch it?
“A deadly virus transforms Moscow into a desolate landscape where survival becomes the only priority.”
- engaging survival stakes
- atmospheric setting
- bleak tone
- intense subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes dramas set during a global catastrophe.
The series features intense themes related to a viral outbreak and societal collapse.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 14, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Nov 21, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 28, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 5, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 12, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 20, 2019
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Dec 27, 2019
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Jan 3, 2020
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 21, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 21, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 28, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 5, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 12, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 19, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc May 26, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Jun 2, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A mysterious virus turns Moscow into a city of the dead, forcing survivors to struggle for resources.
What genre is this series?
It is a grim drama focused on survival following a global catastrophe.
Does money have value in the show?
No, money loses its value as the characters struggle to find food and survive.
Is the series set in a specific location?
Yes, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Moscow.
What are the survivors facing?
They are dealing with an unknown new virus and the resulting collapse of society.
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