A historical fiction drama and thriller set in the turbulent period of the late 1920s in the Balkans as a place where high politics, local interests, capital and crime all merge together.A historical fiction drama and thriller set in the turbulent period of the late 1920s in the Balkans as a place where high politics, local interests, capital and crime all merge together.A historical fiction drama and thriller set in the turbulent period of the late 1920s in the Balkans as a place where high politics, local interests, capital and crime all merge together.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Senke nad Balkanom' is acclaimed for its high production values, compelling narrative, and historical context, drawing comparisons to 'Peaky Blinders' and 'Babylon Berlin'. The series is celebrated for its intricate plot, believable characters, and strong performances, especially by Dragan Bjelogrlic. However, some critics note issues with historical accuracy and excessive profanity. Despite minor flaws, the show is recognized for its ambitious storytelling, detailed costumes, and authentic settings, marking a significant achievement in Serbian television.
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Dragan Bjelogrlic did remarkable thing! Almost all characters really lived in those times and had huge influence on historical course of Yugoslavia and Europe as well. From watching the show you can really see that He had put Serbian production on totaly another level. I recommend this to anyone!
Amazing story from forgotten history of Serbia with thrilling events that occurred after World War I !!!
First of all, this is something completely different than anything else that was released in Serbia in a past decade. It's too exciting and pilot was great. Bjela did a great job like with Montevideo. There is a murder, twists, suspects, there are Cozacs from Russia, VMRO from Macedonia, there are Germans, Serbs and a few more interesting groups. If I can compare this one with something famous it will be Peaky Blinders for sure. My recommendations to everyone.
Maybe the best at the moment. It doesn't disappoint with any aspect of the show. Hope there will be the 3th season!
You need to see this show! Great story, great actors, great production. Can't wait for the next season. Must watch!
Did you know
- TriviaJatagan Mala, one of the main settings of the show, was an actual area of Belgrade that existed between the World Wars. Its name means "Sword Neighborhood" in Turkish. It consisted of illegally built small houses and most of its inhabitants were very poor. It was completely demolished in the 1960s to make space for a highway, colleges and other new buildings.
- GoofsSeason two starts on 31st December 1933 and several characters use Zippo lighters, though Zippo was first made in 1936, and the design used in the series was introduced post WWII.
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- Also known as
- Balkan Shadows
- Filming locations
- Bitola, North Macedonia(part of the series)
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- Runtime
- 1h(60 min)
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