To the Lake
A deadly virus. Deadly escape...
Created by Yana Vagner
On Premier
A bleak survival drama set in a plague-ravaged Moscow, where desperation and moral collapse accompany the fight to reach safety.
A grim drama that unfolds against the backdrop of a global catastrophe. An unknown new virus turns Moscow into a city of the dead. Money loses its value and those not yet infected struggle desperately for food and survival.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is To the Lake sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is To the Lake easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does To the Lake leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is To the Lake scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is To the Lake one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of series.
Is To the Lake violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Ensemble
Everything like To the Lake, and what each one shares →
Like To the Lake
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as To the Lake
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like To the Lake, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like To the Lake, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like To the Lake, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
