The Bloody Duchess

Season 12018

Based on the true story of one of Russia’s most ruthless serial killers, Daria Saltykova uses her wealth and power to indulge her sadistic impulses.

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16 Episodes

E01 Invitation to an Execution

In 1768, Daria Saltykova is set to be executed in Moscow, but Empress Catherine decides to grant a pardon for the murder and instead of execution, sentences her to life in prison. Meanwhile, a look back at Daria's childhood while living at a church begins to reveal her transformation into a serial killer.

February 19, 2018

E02 Churchwoman

Daria finds herself ensnared in a dangerous arrangement with her new husband. She is in love with his brother, but does not wish to disobey the demands of her father. Sensing her disappointment and poor attitude towards the marriage, her new husband vows to turn her life into a nightmare. Daria's only salvation comes from her secret affair with his brother.

February 20, 2018

E03 Love Letters

Daria's father dies, and now she is the heiress to a huge fortune. But before he dies, Ivanov manages to tell his son-in-law about a terrible family secret, allowing him to blackmail his wife. Meanwhile, Sergei loses a colossal sum at cards and Daria saves him from embarrassment, but she receives betrayal instead of gratitude.

February 21, 2018

E04 Favorite

Daria is expecting a child and turns to the village healer for help. Instead of receiving money for her services, she asks for Daria's cross. Sergei, driven by his ambition and obedience to the will of the Saltykov family, is called to court. In St. Petersburg, Sergei draws the affection of Catherine. Afraid of gossip, she sends Sergei Saltykov abroad after giving birth to an heir.

February 21, 2018

E05 Black Widow

Gleb's death begins to raise a lot of questions, and an investigation ensues. Saltykov's uncles do not believe it was an accident, and Daria inherits his large fortune. A battle for his riches ensues. Sergei Saltykov comes to Gleb's funeral, and Daria's feelings for him flare up once again.

February 22, 2018

E06 Remember Me

After surviving an assassination attempt, Daria realizes that as a widow who inherited a large fortune, she will never be safe. Fortunately, she has managed to protect herself by stealing Catherine's letter.

February 22, 2018

E07 A New Life

Many high ranking nobles look to court Daria for her wealth, but Daria avoids their advances. Nastya is now Serezha's babysitter. To cheer up the pale and weak child, she introduces him to the noble Prince Tsitsianov. Unfortunately, the innocent prank turns into a nightmare. Daria, fearing for her son's safety, severely punishes Nastya, and entrusts her mother Avdotya to carry out the punishment.

February 23, 2018

E08 Dinner Party

Darya hosts a gathering as a peace offering. She invites her enemies, the Saltykovs' uncles, to the big party. Among the guests is Daria's oldest friend, Princess Bogdanova. She shared the latest news from the capital. Daria learns that Sergei has become the Empress's favorite. The growing resentment of her experiences returns.

February 23, 2018

E09 The Loose Tongue

Terrible rumors about the baroness from Troitsky reach her neighbors. Daria seeks solace in church. The local priest Stepan absolves her of her sins, but praying does not bring relief to Daria's soul. Meanwhile, Seryozha and Nastya are moved to the outhouse, the serfs are not allowed to leave the estate, and poor Fyokla, who blabbed about the baroness, faces a terrible punishment.

February 24, 2018

E10 Pentecost

Daria decides to marry off the serfs. Aksinya is given to the hunchback Grishka, while to her favorite, the mute coachman Ivan, she chooses the tongue-deprived Fyokla to be his bride. The Hajduks refuse to listen and attack. The steward tries to protect the villagers, but they are outnumbered. Sergei is once again summoned by Catherine and appointed tutor to his own son.

February 25, 2018

E11 Mermaids

The steward sees his drowned wife being taken out of the river in the morning. All those killed are ordered to be recorded as fugitives. The horrors on the estate leave him no choice. An investigator from Moscow arrives at Troitskoye. Avdotya shows him around the village, blaming the fires and the deaths of the serfs on them.

February 26, 2018

E12 You're Back...

Daria's feelings, in spite of everything, are still strong: she is ready to forgive Sergei. She persuades him to run away, take his son and go abroad. Sergei is in disarray: Catherine is waiting for him with a letter, but he will not be able to regain his position at court. Daria insists on an immediate decision, and her emotional decision frightens Sergei.

February 26, 2018

E13 Love Spell

Daria spirals further into insanity, and her attacks become more frequent and brutal. Nastya, who already knows how Gleb really died, protects Sergei from his mother, but now she herself needs help. Daria appoints Yermolai, a ruthless sadist who has long had his eye on Nastya, as her new manager.

February 27, 2018

E14 The Blood Lady

The serfs and domestics, who have huddled in fear, do not recognize the cruel landlady as the hospitable mistress with the dreamy gaze. Peace and quiet reign again in the house. Everyone likes Tyutchev, including Sergei. Daria again believes that happiness is still possible. She strives to regain her beauty and youthfulness for the sake of new love.

February 27, 2018

E15 Take my Heart

The healer finally gains Daria's trust, and Avdotya falls into disfavor. Daria wants to establish relations with her son, but he is afraid of her. The healer sees Seryozha as a hindrance, putting the boy in danger. Daria calls on the faithful Ivan, but he too betrays her. Daria tortures the person Ivan cares most about before his eyes. Yermolai finally becomes disillusioned by Daria's cruelty.

February 28, 2018

E16 It is the Death of You

The Empress becomes aware of the events at Troitskoe, and she orders the chancellor to immediately to go to the estate and stop the atrocities. Daria is accused of murder and faces execution unless she gives back what belongs to the Tsarina - the letter she stole. However, Daria is in no hurry to give it back because of the leverage it provides her.

February 28, 2018

The Bloody Duchess

E01 Invitation to an Execution

E02 Churchwoman

E03 Love Letters

E04 Favorite

E05 Black Widow

E06 Remember Me

E07 A New Life

E08 Dinner Party

E09 The Loose Tongue

E10 Pentecost

E11 Mermaids

E12 You're Back...

E13 Love Spell

E14 The Blood Lady

E15 Take my Heart

E16 It is the Death of You

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E01 Invitation to an Execution

E02 Churchwoman

E03 Love Letters

E04 Favorite

E05 Black Widow

E06 Remember Me

E07 A New Life

E08 Dinner Party

E09 The Loose Tongue

E10 Pentecost

E11 Mermaids

E12 You're Back...

E13 Love Spell

E14 The Blood Lady

E15 Take my Heart

E16 It is the Death of You