A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow

He's living his best life sentence.

Created by Ben Vanstone

On Paramount+

20241 season8 episodes6.7 / 10

A whimsical, character-driven period drama about finding grace and human connection within constraint, balancing historical darkness with romantic warmth and gentle absurdism.

Count Alexander Rostov finds himself going from riches to rags following the Russian revolution. A Soviet tribunal banishes him to the attic room of an opulent hotel, where, oblivious to the world outside, he discovers the true value of friendship, family and love.

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  • Does A Gentleman in Moscow leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is A Gentleman in Moscow easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is A Gentleman in Moscow sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

  • Is A Gentleman in Moscow violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is A Gentleman in Moscow scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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