One of the most successful Russian series of recent years is dedicated to group survival under the most dangerous conditions. The sixteenth episode ended at a very poignant moment for the plot, and therefore fans really want to know if there will be a season 3 of the Epidemic. Only in it will it be known whether the group can Sergei find a safe place, and can Pavel rescue the infected.
In the article below, we figure out whether to expect a new season, and when it will be shown, as well as draw up a schedule for the release of episodes.
When will Epidemic Season 3 release?
Twice the series ended at a very intriguing moment, hinting at a future sequel. For November 2022, the release of new episodes is officially not announced, so the exact release date of Season 3 of Epidemic is unknown. Considering the fact that there was a difference of 2.5 years between seasons 1 and 2, it can be assumed that the continuation will be released no earlier than in 2024.
The first season was based on the book They are Wagner, the second became the writers’ own work. The possible sequel will also be improvised by the series’ creators and should reveal the events of the last released episode.
They are expected to return to their roles. Kirill Kyaro (Sergey), Mariana Spivak (Irina), Alexander Yatsenko (Pavel) and Victoria Agalakova (Pauline). Fans are also wondering about fate Leonid (hero Alexander Robak), who allegedly died in a train crash. Viewers will be able to get answers to them after the release of Epidemic season 3.
Episode release schedule Epidemic Season 3
It is assumed that the continuation of the Epidemic will contain 8 episodeslike previous seasons. The broadcast of past episodes took place on the platform Premier and channel TNTso it makes sense to wait for news from them.
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Season 3 Episode 1 2024 Season 3 Episode 2 2024 Season 3 Episode 3 2024 Season 3 Episode 4 2024 Season 3 Episode 5 2024 Season 3 Episode 6 2024 Season 3 Episode 7 2024 Season 3 Episode 8 2024
As more information about the premiere becomes available, we will update the article and add the details to the release schedule.
In previous episodes
Moscow is gripped by an epidemic unknown virus, which in a matter of days turns people into the walking dead. Residents in a panic are trying to escape from the cursed place, and money becomes much cheaper than gasoline and food. Sergey together with his current and ex-wife takes the children, neighbors and tries to go to Kareliawhere there should be salvation and the opportunity to wait out the outbreak.
Not everyone reaches their destination, and the survivors are in extremely tense relations. The saving house becomes only a temporary shelter – it burns down in a fire together with Sergey’s wife Anna.
A few months after the lake tragedy, the group finds a new home and takes over the old one. industrial complex. Life within its walls is too dangerous due to the extremely high level radiation, so the survivors are on their way again. They have to meet Old Believers-sectarians and another group of survivors. If you managed to escape from the first, then you have to unite with the second and go to border with Finland for the sake of salvation.
Everything does not go according to plan, and now the surviving group of Sergei is going to nightingale islandwhere there is a slim chance of getting help. Along the way, you will have to go through a few more losses and meet with an old acquaintance Pavel, who is immune to a new virus.
Interesting facts about the series Epidemic
Waiting for the new season of the Epidemic can be brightened up by studying some interesting facts:
Based on the book by Yana Wagner, not only the series was shot. There is also a full-length film “Epidemic. Wongozero” and “Epidemic 2. Film about the film“. The first picture is a shortened version of the series. The second is a description of the filming process and the opinions of the creators. The creators had problems with censorship when showing some moments related to the conflicts of peaceful and armed forces. The series was taken off the air, the episodes were deleted, the show was postponed for months, but as a result, it was possible to achieve its return, albeit with plot amendments. It is to be hoped that while the audience will watch the Epidemic season 3, the series will not disappear due to censorship. Company Netflix acquired the rights to the series in 2020, after which it was translated into 12 languages and began broadcasting under the title “To the lake» or «To the lake“. According to some publications, the price of the rights was approximately $1.5 million.
Stephen King praised the film adaptation in his Twitter, noting several distinctive and sometimes funny features. The first season was presented on festival in Cannes and was the first Russian project to participate in the main competition.
We hope that our article helped to find out new information about the expected sequel, including the release date of Epidemic Season 3. Write to comments, are you waiting for the release and what do you think about projects dedicated to deadly viruses. Bookmark this page for the official trailer and updated release schedule.
