Also known as 'Richter' Country of origin Russia No. of seasons 1 Network Russia-1 Number of episodes 21 Genre Medical drama | Created by David Shore Original language(s) Russian First episode date 2016 Number of seasons 1 Program creator David Shore | |
Starring Alexey Serebryakov
Vitaly Haev
Anna Mikhalkova Similar House, Detective Putilin, Doktor Tyrsa, Traders, Due South | ||
Doctor Richter is a Russian television medical drama that will be aired on the Russia-1 network from 2016. The series' main character is Dr. Andrei Richter (Alexey Serebryakov), a pain medication-dependent, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius who leads a team of diagnosticians at the 100th Clinic Hospital in Moscow. The series serves as a direct and authorised remake of House M.D. for Russian Television, after VGTRK purchased the broadcast rights from FOX.
Also, in 2010, a Russian TV series titled Doctor Tyrsa, which was loosely modelled on House, was aired on Channel One Russia, but lasted only one season.
Production
The production has began in April 2016.
Actor Alexey Serebryakov was cast as the lead role in the series. Shooting has begun in April, while the first season will be released in late 2016.
On a project commissioned by the media holding VGTRK and channel “Russia-1” works produced by Alexander Rodnyansky from “Non-stop production”.
The General Director of “Russia 1” Anton Zlatopolsky said that a remake of such a popular series is a serious challenge for the channel. “As a rule, neither the professionalism of the producers, no famous actors, no invested funds do not guarantee absolute success when it comes to local remakes. There is always a couple of secret components that make the show outstanding, and we know how to make them work,” said Zlatopolsky.