TV series
King & Jester
2023, Russian, on Kinopoisk. Created by Rustam Mosafir.
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic death in 2013. Tricksters, evil spirits, noblemen, and other characters of the 'King and Jester' song verse make their way into the lives of Gorshenev and his bandmates.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E9: Episode 9
Aired 23 August 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Rustam MosafirCreator
- Konstantin PlotnikovМихаил Горшенёв, «Горшок» · 9 ep
- Vladislav KonoplevАндрей Князев, «Князь» · 9 ep
- Valeriia ZoidovaАнфиса Горшенёва, первая жена «Горшка» · 9 ep
- Daniil VakhrushevАлександр Балунов, «Балу» · 9 ep
- Ilya LovkiyАлександр Щиголев, «Поручик» · 9 ep
- Danila RassomakhinЯков Цвиркунов, «Яша» · 9 ep
- Yan IlvesАлександр Леонтьев, «Ренегат» · 9 ep
- Vassa BokovaМария Нефёдова, «Маша» · 9 ep
- Darya MelnikovaОльга Горшенёва, вторая жена «Горшка» · 9 ep
- Evgeniy TkachukШут · 9 ep
- Alexander AdabashyanГордарик / Одноглазый · 9 ep
- Aleksandr KlyukvinЮрий Горшенёв, отец «Горшка» / Король · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 March 2023
- Last aired
- 23 August 2023
- Network
- Kinopoisk
- Original title
- Король и Шут
- Language
- Russian
- Country
- Russia
- Type
- Miniseries
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King & Jester: quick answers
Is King & Jester worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of King & Jester are there?
King & Jester has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is King & Jester finished?
Yes. King & Jester ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Is King & Jester suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for King & Jester yet.
What shows are like King & Jester?
If you liked King & Jester, try Tales from the Darkside, The Vampire Lestat, Fantasy Island.
Who created King & Jester?
King & Jester was created by Rustam Mosafir and stars Konstantin Plotnikov, Vladislav Konoplev, Valeriia Zoidova.