King & Jester
Король и Шут
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About
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic death in 2013. Tricksters, evil spirits, noblemen, and other characters of the 'King and Jester' song verse make their way into the lives of Gorshenev and his bandmates.
Cast
Konstantin Plotnikov
as Михаил Горшенёв, «Горшок»
Vladislav Konoplev
as Андрей Князев, «Князь»
Valeriia Zoidova
as Анфиса Горшенёва, первая жена «Горшка»
Daniil Vakhrushev
as Александр Балунов, «Балу»
Ilya Lovkiy
as Александр Щиголев, «Поручик»
Danila Rassomakhin
as Яков Цвиркунов, «Яша»
Yan Ilves
as Александр Леонтьев, «Ренегат»
Vassa Bokova
as Мария Нефёдова, «Маша»
Darya Melnikova
as Ольга Горшенёва, вторая жена «Горшка»
Evgeniy Tkachuk
as Шут
Alexander Adabashyan
as Гордарик / Одноглазый
Aleksandr Klyukvin
as Юрий Горшенёв, отец «Горшка» / Король
Ilya Khvostikov
as Голова / санитар Прокопьеф
Vera Gudkova
as Агата, вторая жена «Князя»
Roman Pritula
as Павлов
Leonid Paranin
as Байкер
Ivan Kaporin
as Скрипач
Vladimir Verzhbitskiy
as Скинхед
Ekaterina Koroleva
as Подруга Ольги
Anna Lavrentyeva
as Настя
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
A music band, which until recently played in small clubs, hold a big concert at "Jubilee Palace of Sports". The vocalist is haunted by an inner demon - Jester.
Episode 2
Gorshok and Knyaz are reminiscing how they firet met each other in college. At the concert in Yekaterinburg,a fan is beaten up by the police.
Episode 3
Gorshok is swayed by a new acquaintance, Anfisa. The band hires a director Sasha Gordeyev and tops the chart of the famous Russian Rock music radio station.
Episode 4
Gorshok is in rehab, Anfisa confesses she has AIDS. Different perspectives on art lead to an argument between Gorshok and Knyaz.
Episode 5
Gorshok’s friends and father save him from bandits in uniform. He falls in love with Olga, who supports him during hard time.
Episode 6
After the concert, Knyaz meets Agata, who claims he is not a punk. Frontmen argue over a girl and the future of the band.
Episode 7
Gorshok quits drinking. He is working on a musical “Sweeney Todd”, while Knyaz refuses, starting a project of his own.
Episode 8
Gorshok is rapidly losing strength, but goes on tour. Agata accuses him of betraying a friend, and he decides to speak to Knyaz.
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Stream King & Jester online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and sci-fi & fantasy series originally produced in Russian and released in 2023, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 38 viewers worldwide.
About King & Jester
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic death in 2013. Tricksters, evil spirits, noblemen, and other characters of the 'King and Jester' song verse make their way into the lives of Gorshenev and his bandmates. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on Kinopoisk.
King & Jester Cast and Characters
The cast features Konstantin Plotnikov (as Михаил Горшенёв, «Горшок»), Vladislav Konoplev (as Андрей Князев, «Князь»), Valeriia Zoidova (as Анфиса Горшенёва, первая жена «Горшка»), Daniil Vakhrushev (as Александр Балунов, «Балу»), and Ilya Lovkiy (as Александр Щиголев, «Поручик»). Their performances are a major reason King & Jester has built such a passionate audience.
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King & Jester flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Russian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about King & Jester
Where can I watch King & Jester online for free?
You can watch King & Jester online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does King & Jester have?
King & Jester has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is King & Jester good? What's the rating?
King & Jester holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 38 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of King & Jester?
The main cast includes Konstantin Plotnikov, Vladislav Konoplev, Valeriia Zoidova, and Daniil Vakhrushev, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is King & Jester available in Russian?
Yes — King & Jester was originally produced in Russian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was King & Jester released?
King & Jester first aired in 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King & Jester for free?
You can watch King & Jester online for free on Bowood.TV. All 8 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does King & Jester have?
King & Jester currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is King & Jester about?
A fantasy drama infused with music and horror fables based on the real story of the 'King and Jester', a cult Russian punk-rock band, enormously popular in the 1990-2000s. The show goes along the band's rocky road to success and tells the story of its polarizing-natured frontman Michael Gorshenev and his tragic deat… It belongs to the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.
In which language is King & Jester originally available?
King & Jester was originally produced in RU. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original RU audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was King & Jester first released?
King & Jester first premiered on March 2, 2023 (2023). The series has since concluded its run.
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