The Idiot_
The Idiot (Идиот) is a 2003 Russian costume drama television serial written by Vladimir Bortko, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1869 novel of the same title. In corrupt 19th-century St Petersburg, Christ-like Prince Myshkin becomes entangled in the lives of the self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna and the romantic Aglaya Epanchina.
Created By
Vladimir Bortko
Network
Russia-1
Episodes
10
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Idiot has 1 season with 10 episodes spanning 2003.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 29 votes, The Idiot is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Idiot first aired 23 years ago in 2003.
CAST (12)
Evgeny Mironov
Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin
Igor Ivanov
Parfyón Semyónovich Rogózhin
Lydia Velezheva
Nastasya Filippovna
Olga Budina
Agláya Ivánovna
ES
Evgeniy Semyonov
Ippolít Teréntyev
Aleksandr Lazarev
Gavríl Ardaliónovich / 'Gánya'
Vladimir Ilin
Lukyán Timoféevich / 'Lébedyev'
Inna Churikova
Lizavéta Prokófyevna
Oleg Basilashvili
General Iván Fyódorovich Epanchín
Anastasiya Melnikova
Alexándra Ivánovna
RT
Rosina Tsidulko
Adelaída Ivánovna
Natalya Mikhaylova
Véra Lukyánovna
SEASONS (1 season, 10 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
10
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Vladimir Bortko
NETWORKS (1)
Russia-1
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Idiot about?
The Idiot (Идиот) is a 2003 Russian costume drama television serial written by Vladimir Bortko, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1869 novel of the same title.
In corrupt 19th-century St Petersburg, Christ-like Prince Myshkin becomes entangled in the lives of the self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna and the romantic Aglaya Epanchina.
How many seasons does The Idiot have?
The Idiot has 1 season with 10 episodes total.
Who created The Idiot?
The Idiot was created by Vladimir Bortko.
Who stars in The Idiot?
The cast of The Idiot includes Evgeny Mironov, Igor Ivanov, Lydia Velezheva, Olga Budina, Evgeniy Semyonov.
What is the rating of The Idiot?
The Idiot has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 29 votes on TMDB.
Is The Idiot still running?
The Idiot has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
