An old legend surrounds the Yelagin family’s hunting bothy in the woods. On the same grounds, a student is killed in what seems to be a duel. Mr. Morel, a wealthy entrepreneur in St.Petersburg, is suspected of hidden business in Zatonsk. Shtolman and his men surround the Warden in the forest.

Family Values, Part 1

Alexandra Nikiforova

Dmitry Frid

Sergey Druzyak

Boris Khvoshnyanskiy

Irina Sidorova

Andrey Ryklin

Algis Arlauskas

Elena Polyakova

Elena Alferova

Evgeny Kazantsev

Family Values, Part 2

Satisfaction, Part 2

Anna is unsettled by her dream, searching for its true meaning. A new detective comes to town; Mr. Shtolman. Anna’s uncle intrigues her interests in “spirit-ism”. After witnessing the drowned woman during her uncle’s seance, Anna further investigates the correlation between her dream and reality.

The Case of the Drowned Women, Part 1

An investigation ensues after Tatiana’s body is found in the river. Shtolman interrogates Anna’s uncle Pyotr, swiftly taking him into custody as a suspect. During an encounter with the drowned woman near the riverbank, Anna finds Mazaev’s bloody cane. An additional seance is performed, unveiling Tatiana’s true murderer.

The Case of the Drowned Women, Part 2

Young girls practicing dark magic and satanic rituals in an abandoned house leave one of their friends dead in the process. Suspecting the victim’s acquaintances, Shtolman brings them in for questioning. Anna arrives on the scene, sensing great evil among the girls.

Prince of Darkness, Part 1

Anna visits the graveyard from her visions, stumbling upon the hooded man. Revealing his secret desires to Anna of power and revenge, the Prince of Dark returns to the abandoned house to receive his precious: the amulet. However, Shtolman and his men arrive just in time.

Prince of Darkness, Part 2

A bare knuckle fighter and his fiancee are killed in the same night. Meanwhile, Anna dreams that Shtolman is in grave danger. Anton and Anna seek to uncover the myth behind a silent, yet lethal attack: The Perisher.

The Perisher, Part 1

A manhunt commences after the main suspect escapes from his holding cell. Anton finds out some useful information when going undercover into the fight club, while Shtolman cracks down on the owners. Anna seeks medical attention for Shtolman, fearing he’s been attacked with The Perisher.

The Perisher, Part 2

When Anna’s father receives a threatening note depicting him and his old comrades from the war, panic sets in. He asks Pyotr for guidance, but Anna steps in. Shtolman meets with an old friend from the capital.

Satisfaction, Part 1

Viktor reveals the secrets of his past during the war. Anna’s visions lead her to believe that Sadkovsky is alive. Shtolman receives a note from an old lover. Viktor and Sadkovsky finish what they started, but who will emerge victorious?

An investigator from St. Petersburg arrives to look into Morel’s affairs in Zatonsk. After a fight between the Yelagin brothers, both are brought in for questioning. Anna, along with Anton, searches for Morel.

A prostitute is killed in her hotel room, while Anton’s old friend becomes the main suspect. Anna investigates the original crime scene, however the spirit isn’t interested in her help.

Revenge, Part 1

Anna attempts a new method to speak with Zhenia. With the student’s help and by dubious means, Shtolman discovers the true murderer.

Revenge, Part 2

A house party is put on hold when a young girl’s body is found in the stable. Anna recounts the event leading to the young girl’s death in her visions, finding the hidden murder weapon that the police could not.

The Bloodless Victim, Part 1

The groom is caught sneaking back to the stable by Shtolman. To keep an eye on the baroness, Anna decides to stay with the family overnight. Old legends from the past reemerge in the form of reality.

The Bloodless Victim, Part 2

Anna goes to visit her friend Nadezdha, only to find she’s been murdered in cold blood. A blue notebook containing English texts is found on the body and Anna takes it to examine possible evidence. Shtolman’s rival appears in Zatonsk, while Anna’s neighbor reaches out for help.

The Blue Notebook, Part 1

Pavel pays Anna an unexpected visit. Unknowingly, the new chief of police gives Shtolman a clue. An old case file unfolds some new information. Anna is convinced that Alice is still alive, while the blue notebook falls into the wrong hands.

The Blue Notebook, Part 2

A woman who was seemingly going to be off in a hurry is found dead in her home. Anna and Pyotr feel an evil presence among the late woman’s household. Shtolman recruits two private agents for a sensitive case: to find the blue notebook

The Night Guest, Part 1

Tensions rise after a maid working in the household is murdered in an identical way. A precious, hidden treasure is in jeopardy when a plot is hatched to trick the owner into revealing its whereabouts.

The Night Guest, Part 2

An investigation ensues in the police station when a prisoner is found dead in his cell. With Shtolman technically a suspect, Anton must lead the investigation. Anna is visited by the late prisoner, whom hints that it’s his turn in a game of “chess”.

The Sicilian Defense, Part 1

The chief of police is given information suggesting Shtolman committed murder. Pyotr continues to show up around the crime scenes, but his interests in them are unclear. As Shtolman continues to doubt Anna’s powers, they may be the key to proving his innocence.

The Sicilian Defense, Part 2

A worried mother calls on Anna’s help when her son, Yegor, whom has a “special” problem. Shtolman investigates the murder of a man who was killed a year prior. Anna discovers the correlation between Yegor and the victim. Shtolman’s old lover moves into town.

Reincarnation, Part 1

After the attack on Yegor, suspicions of Arina’s involvement escalate. However, these suspicions subside when she is found dead the next night. With her husband having a solid alibi, this case has become more complex for Shtolman to crack.

Reincarnation, Part 2

A young maid is killed in in the room of a prominent engineer, who just happens to be working with Anna for her translation skills. Shtolman suspects the Frenchman, Jean, of the murder.

The Engineer, Part 1

The dubious account of a police officer makes Anna suspect of the engineer’s murder. Although Shtolman is only following protocol, suspecting Anna puts a strain on their relationship. This time, Anna is not only investigating the case to help, but to prove her own innocence.

The Engineer, Part 2

After a man is torn to shreds by what seems to be the work of a large animal, Shtolman calls on the Forest Warden for guidance. Fear looms over the town as an old legend resurfaces: The Zatonsk Werewolf.

The Zatonsk Werewolf, Part 1

A second murder only raises the panic in town and a hunt for the werewolf begins. Nina makes an acquaintance with the English scientist, Mr. Brown. Shtolman tracks down the werewolf.

The Zatonsk Werewolf, Part 2

A lieutenant is disturbed from the last words of his guardian, leading him to believe she’s been murdered. Although Shtolman will not take the case, Anna reaches out to help. The Prince will takes over as Alice’s guardian. The new coiffeur in town is suspected to be poisoning his clients.

The Coiffeur, Part 1

The Lieutenant attempts to take justice into his own hands, pressuring the Coiffeur to confess. When Anna falls ill, Dr. Miltz fears she’s tainted with an incurable poison.

The Coiffeur, Part 2

A wedding conducted in secrecy ends fraudulently; the true groom never making it there to marry his bride. The late groom’s sister and her boyfriend are considered suspects, but it is unclear what role they played. When confronting a suspect, Anton is taken by surprise.

Two Officers, Part 1

The suspect takes his own life, while Anna speaks with the sister of the late groom. The mastermind behind the murder is unexpected, but revenge was clearly their motive. Anna pays Alice a visit.

Two Officers, Part 2

A body found on the outskirts of the Mironov’s property seems to be the sloppy work of Jean, stirring up an investigation. All sides begin searching for Nina; both the Prince and Shtolman at the helm. The presence of Polish gangsters in town becomes clear with a special warning: a playing card with an “X” drawn over it.

The Game, Part 1

Shtolman is taken to the mastermind behind Nina and Anna’s kidnapping, who demands a ransom. Nina and Anna take matters into their own hands in an attempt to escape. Shtolman convinces the mastermind to play some cards, but what hand will he be dealt?

The Game, Part 2

A wealthy merchant is found dead at his desk the morning after a ball was thrown in his home. The evidence suggests it was a staged suicide, but some details remain unclear. Pyotr loses a family heirloom while gambling.

Columbine's Solitaire, Part 1

The merchant’s business partner scrambles to leave town, but a wealthy investor stops him in his tracks. Anna speaks with the three women who fooled the wealthy merchant. Shtolman’s suspicions of the merchant’s business partner and new investor rise.

Columbine's Solitaire, Part 2

Ulla, a woman practicing dark magic and considered to be a witch in Zatonsk, finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy after a countess she was treating is found dead. Anna sets out to find her involvement in the case, whether she truly meant to cleanse countess’ aura or plotted to steal her fortune.

Medical Secrecy, Part 1

Pyotr unknowingly proves Ulla’s innocence, almost poisoned to death in the process. The Forest Warden discovers a poisonous fog in the woods, but is hesitant to continue working for Shtolman. Dr. Miltz’s old rival attempts to conduct a dangerous experiment.

Medical Secrecy, Part 2

A photographer claiming he captures images of ghosts perishes in the night. Shtolman is sent to investigate a different case, however there may be a connection between the two. When Anna suggests to summon Alice’s father, the Prince panics.

The Photographer, Part 1

Shtolman begins to consider the Spiridonov twins suspects in their late stepmother’s murder. Anton becomes fond of the late photographer’s fiancee. Anna summons Colonel Lawrence, Alice’s father, for the first time.

The Photographer, Part 2

Along with a dead man’s body, a threatening note is left for Anna in the Mironov’s backyard. Given the knowledge of a specific formula, Shtolman suggests the killer is a mathematician or scientist. The Prince invites Anna to stay with him during the investigation.

The Demiurge, Part 1

The Prince’s mathematician guests arrive to witness Anna perform a seance, but the night ends in horror with yet another murder. Although Alice’s whereabouts are still unknown, Anna discovers a helpful clue.

The Demiurge, Part 2

Pyotr comes across a post office worker near dead on the road. Although it seems he is only a victim, there are some skeletons in his closet. The Prince makes an unexpected proposal. Anna shows Shtolman the note that Alice left behind.

A Stray Bullet, Part 1

Tatiana’s ghost continues to point out the house of her torturer to Anna. Polina seems to be at the center of the murders, leading Shtolman to search the house. Pyotr and Anna find themselves in the middle of danger. New evidence arises suggesting Dr. Miltz may have something to do with Alice’s disappearance.

A Stray Bullet, Part 2

A hostage situation breaks out at the courthouse, with Pyotr as one of the hostages. An ex-convict demands a retrial for his crime, hoping to cure the injustice thought to have been levied upon him. Shtolman agrees to take on the case.

The Convict and the Prosecutor, Part 1

Anna receives a message indicating that Vera may be in danger. Kulegin reveals that his brother was in possession of incriminating documents before his death. With the police chief in an uproar, Shtolman struggles to prove Kulegin’s innocence

The Convict and the Prosecutor, Part 2

Madame De Beau, a confidant, tragically loses her assistant Andre in a murder case. However, evidence suggests the killer was targeting her instead. A nosy reporter attempts to con Anna into helping him, using information on Pyotr as blackmail. Tensions rise between the Prince and Nina.

The Confidant, Part 1

The mysterious maid sent to a high-profile accountant by Madame Du Beau is finally revealed, as well as Mr. Seslavin’s intentions in Zatonsk. With Anna’s help, Shtolman unveils Andre’s true killer.

The Confidant, Part 2

A young playwright’s show is criticized, leading him to the brink of self-destruction. After finding his body in the woods just outside of his estate, Shtolman is convinced it is a murder. He orders to keep everyone present during the show at the estate, for the killer is among them in plain sight.

The Drama, Part 1

As the investigation drags on the suspects begin to turn on each other, point fingers and blame. Anna performs a seance in hopes the killer will be revealed. The Prince challenges Shtolman to a duel.

The Drama, Part 2

An ancient artifact symbolizing significant historical events in Zatonsk’s history is stolen while being transported to another city. Legend has it, a gold hoarder by the name of Kudeyar hid his treasure away with only one way of finding it: the artifact. Meanwhile, Anna’s visions of these past events leave her bedridden with a fever.

The Wise Thief, Part 1

After finding the Deacon dead, Stholman questions Father Fiodor. With the rise of murders in Zantosk, the public becomes uneasy. Only with a secret map can Shtolman find Kudeyar’s fortress.

The Wise Thief, Part 2

Anna goes undercover on the streets as a beggar to solve the murder of a homeless man. Shtolman attempts to get Nina out of the city, but she refuses his help. Anna is kidnapped by a group of radicals who seek to use her powers for their own ends.

The Adepts, Part 1

Shtolman gains more ground in the search for Alice, while Anna struggles to recall the full details of her captivity. With hypnosis, the magister of the adepts lures Anna back in.

The Adepts, Part 2

The prince is found dead just outside his estate. Uvakov arrives from St. Petersburg to investigate the rising crime rate in Zatonsk. Following the ghost of Colonel Lawrence, Anna is finally reunited with Alice.

The Prince, Part 1

The ghost of the Prince gives Anna the key to his safe, but Nina and Jean intervene. Shtolman is thrown behind bars, while Anna is hypnotized once more by the magister.

The Prince, Part 2

Shtolman arrives for Anna just in the knick of time. After spending the night with Anna, Shtolman goes missing with a bloody trail behind him. With Anton’s help, Anna desperately searches for Shtolman.es?

Shtolman, Part 1

Time is ticking and Shtolman is still nowhere to be found. Alice’s true past is still uncertain. Uvakov’s authority in Zatonsk wears thin with the appearance of Colonel Varfolomeev. The Colonel proposes Anna an honorable offer.

Shtolman, Part 2

Nineteen-year-old Anna, living at the end of the nineteenth century in the town of Zatonsk, unexpectedly discovers that she possesses supernatural powers. The spirits of the dead literally haunt her, begging to help. Aided by her visions, Anna manages to investigate and solve a number of mysterious crimes which have baffled the police. An experienced detective, 37-year-old Yakov Shtolman, who is assigned to the police department and teams up with Anna and becomes her partner in hunting down criminals.

Family Values, Part 1

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