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Шеф

2012 – nowShow7 seasons178 episodes

Crime
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Viktor Rastorguev, a police colonel, moved to St. Petersburg with his entire family. In Moscow, he crossed paths with a certain official and was forced to leave. He would no longer have been allowed to serve peacefully in Moscow.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 74 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Inessa Yurchenko

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Facts

June 18, 2012 · March 7, 2025 · Still running

First aired
June 18, 2012
Latest episode
March 7, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
7 seasons · 178 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Crime
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Шеф worth watching?"

Questions about Шеф

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Шеф worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Шеф?

134 h

About 134 hours: 178 episodes in 7 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2012, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Шеф?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will Шеф make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is Шеф in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.