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Secrecy of the Investigation

2000 – nowShow25 seasons428 episodes

Action & AdventureMystery
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A nostalgic, intriguing mystery series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

25 seasons · 428 episodes · best: S2E4 "Subbota, 15 chasov. Chast 2" 8.8

Episodes

8.3
8.3
8.2
7.9
7.9
7.8
8.1
7.9
8.0
8.0
6.4
7.9
7.6
7.6
7.1
6.9
6.8

Story

In the center of the plot is a senior investigator named Masha Shvetsova and her male colleagues. The plot is the most vital, but, like in “Streets of Broken Lanterns,” it is seasoned with a fair amount of humor - otherwise, how can the audience (and the heroes) endure countless morgues, identifications and other “cute” charms of the investigative routine?

Feels like

  • Soviet Detective Procedural
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Intellectual Crime Solving
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Post-War Urban Setting
  • Psychological Profiling
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Methodical Investigation

Cast

24 of 213 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Olga Kandidatova, Egor Barinov, Aleksandr Burtsev
Written by
Vera Sher, Elena Topilskaya
Produced by
Ada Staviskaya
Music by
Yevgeniy Fyodorov

Everyone

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Facts

September 1, 2000 · December 10, 2025 · Still running

First aired
September 1, 2000
Latest episode
December 10, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
25 seasons · 428 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Secrecy of the Investigation worth watching?"

Questions about Secrecy of the Investigation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Secrecy of the Investigation worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.2). Season 12 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.4 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of Secrecy of the Investigation is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 12 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Subbota, 15 chasov. Chast 2 (season 2, episode 4) at 8.8, and the lowest is Roditelskiy den. Chast 1 (season 12, episode 7) at 6.4.

Is Secrecy of the Investigation okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Secrecy of the Investigation?

321 h

About 321 hours: 428 episodes in 25 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2000, and it's still in production.

Is Secrecy of the Investigation good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Secrecy of the Investigation in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.