Gangs of Rostov(2019)

Gangs of Rostov is a Russian crime drama following a former thief turned Chief of Criminal Police, nicknamed the Ace, as he battles a ruthless gangster known as Mednik. The series tracks Ace's transformation from a headstrong bully into a strategic investigator and leader, using his criminal past to navigate gang wars and eliminate rivals. Yet Mednik proves elusive, leaving bodies in his wake and evading every trap. As Ace closes in, a conspiracy to overthrow the Bolshevik regime emerges, raising the stakes beyond street violence. The show balances gritty action with character depth, exploring how a man's past can become his greatest asset in law enforcement. Tense, well-crafted, and immersive, Gangs of Rostov delivers compelling drama that lingers long after the final episode.