TV series
Better Life
1987–1991, Serbo-Croatian, on RTS 1. Created by Sinisa Pavic.
I want a life, a better life, to grab it like a tiger
Trials and tribulations of the Popadic family, a typical family of five with everyday problems... BOLJI ŽIVOT is a Yugoslav TV series with mixed elements of soap opera, comedy and drama that aired from 1987 to 1991. Created by the Radiotelevision Belgrade it is considered to be the most successful TV show ever produced in Yugoslavia. Written by Siniša Pavić, most prolific Serbian screenwriter, the series helped jump start cinematic careers for many of its protagonists, most notably Dragan Bjelogrlić who went on to become successful actor, director, and producer.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 82
- Episode length
- 40 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S3 E35: Unuk
Aired 16 June 1991
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Sinisa PavicCreator
- Lidija VukićevićVioleta Popadić · 82 ep
- Svetlana 'Ceca' BojkovićEmilija Popadić · 82 ep
- Ivan BekjarevStevan Kurčubić · 82 ep
- Boris KomnenićAleksandar Popadić · 82 ep
- Dragan BjelogrlićSlobodan Popadić · 82 ep
- Marko NikolićDragiša Popadić · 82 ep
- Aljoša Vučkovićdr Ivo Lukšić · 22 ep
- Boris DvornikLujo Lukšić · 22 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 January 1987
- Last aired
- 16 June 1991
- Network
- RTS 1
- Original title
- Bolji život
- Language
- Serbo-Croatian
- Country
- Serbia
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Better Life are there?
Better Life has 3 seasons and 82 episodes, about 40 minutes each.
Is Better Life finished?
Yes. Better Life ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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Better Life isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Better Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Better Life?
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Who created Better Life?
Better Life was created by Sinisa Pavic and stars Lidija Vukićević, Svetlana 'Ceca' Bojković, Ivan Bekjarev.