Rabble — 1 season, 5 episode

Story

Koval is a lonely investigator for whom work is the only meaning of life. He awaits the NBR, a department that investigates the most complex murders. A team of eccentric but loyal professionals gradually becomes his family, while his own secrets remain the most painful part of his story.

The series draws its tension from the contrast between grim investigations and the unpredictable personalities working beside Koval. Detective elements share the space with dry comedy and character-driven drama, creating a story about trust, isolation and the fragile bonds formed under pressure.

Overview

Rabble is a 2026 Ukrainian detective drama with comic touches, directed by Julia Pavlova. The series follows a solitary investigator drawn toward an unconventional professional community, where sharp differences in temperament coexist with genuine loyalty. Its atmosphere combines murder-case suspense with understated humor and a close look at the private burdens carried by the people solving each case.

The department at the center of the story promises Koval more than a new workplace. It offers a circle of colleagues who may challenge his habits, test his guarded nature and gradually become something resembling family. The result is a character-focused procedural shaped by both investigation and personal conflict.

Cast and Characters

The ensemble cast features Sergey Strelnikov, Vera Kobzar, Tamara Morozova, Anastasia Korol and Anastasia Rula. At the heart of the story is Koval, the isolated investigator whose dedication to work conceals a deeply private side, surrounded by a circle of eccentric yet loyal colleagues. Their dynamic brings warmth, friction and comic energy to the detective setting.