Top 5 foreign TV series that were popular in the USSR

In Soviet times, it was rare to see foreign TV series or movies on the screens. When the TV bosses bought this product, the target audience was enthusiastic about watching their favorite characters and dynamic plot. It was interesting to see the mentality and values of people from abroad.

OBOZREVATEL has prepared a selection of TV series that became popular in the USSR.

1. "Slave of Isaura"

Date of release in the USSR: October 16, 1988.

Country: Brazil

The story takes place in Brazil in 1868. Isaura works in a farmhouse. She wants to stop being a slave, but she can't get free. Later, the commander's son falls in love with her, and the plot revolves around their relationship: the man wants to make the beautiful woman his mistress by force. In the 65th episode, the woman decides to flee to the United States, where, according to her, slavery has been abolished for three years.

Today, this series would hardly be popular because of the poor quality of the shooting and the predictability of the script. The success in the USSR was due to the novelty of the format. For the Soviet audience, "Slave Isaura" was shortened: out of 100 episodes, 30 were made, each lasting half an hour.

2. "Four Tankers and a Dog"

Release date in the USSR: November 12, 1966.

Country: Poland

Tankers are fighting every day to liberate the territories of Poland from the German invaders. Their service is difficult, but the soldiers do not complain. Even at the front, they are looking for ways to have fun.

This Polish series was repeatedly broadcast in Soviet times. Viewers liked the dynamic plot and the extraordinary character - a dog who became one of the main characters. The ratings of this movie are still high.

3. "Sprut"

Release date in the USSR: July 30, 1986.

Countries: Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain

In Italy, the head of the criminal investigation is brutally murdered. His chair is taken by an experienced policeman Corrado, who arrives in a small town with his family. His main task is to find and arrest the killer of his predecessor.

Although this detective series was filmed a long time ago, it is still one of the best in its genre. And all thanks to the high-quality script and convincing acting.

4. "Flipper"

Release date in the USSR: January 1970.

Country: USA.

A dolphin named Flipper is a smart friend of Portrait Rix, a marine reserve guard, and his sons. Their common goal is to fight intruders.

The series was watched by both adults and children. They were impressed by the plot and the vivid shots of the relationship between the dolphin and his friends. "Even today, The Flipper is in great demand among connoisseurs of quality TV shows.

5. "The Forsyth Saga"

Release date in the USSR: 1971.

Country: Great Britain.

The story of a close-knit family that defends its rights and values. Then one of its members, Sims Forsyth, marries the beautiful Irene. After that, conflicts begin within the family. The events take place from the Victorian era to the 1920s.

The plot for the series is taken from the trilogy of the same name by English writer John Galsworthy. In the USSR, over 30 million viewers watched The Forsyte Saga every day.