Sophia
София
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About
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
Cast
Evgeny Tsyganov
as Ivan III
Mariya Andreeva
as Sophia Palaiologina
Aleksandr Baluev
as Stephen the Great
Nadezhda Markina
as Maria Yaroslavna
Pyotr Zaychenko
as Philip I
Boris Nevzorov
as Grigoriy Mamonov
Nikolay Kozak
as Fyodor Khromy
Amadu Mamadakov
as Ahmed Khan bin Küchük
Ivan Kolesnikov
as Yuriy
Semyon Treskunov
as Ivan IV
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
The Marriage Proposal
The Grand Duke Ivan III comes to Rome with the Byzantine ambassadors. They take notice of a young girl and Pope Paul offers her for marriage to the Prince. The people see the union as a cunning plan of the Vatican to unite the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. John III sees this marriage as an advantage for strengthening the state. Also, currently begins the confrontation of The Horde.
The Pregnancy
Shortly after the wedding, Sophia becomes pregnant. Her pregnancy brings drama, and her closest servant makes a deal with the Catholic Church to poison the princess. A terrible earthquake comes and destroys all wooden Moscow. After George's death, the brothers begin to divide the remaining land of their inheritance, but Ivan decides that all Russian lands should be managed from Moscow.
Novgorod
John decides to release his brothers from captivity, and they decide to move to Novgorod, a freedom-loving city which is openly against Moscow. They want to begin a war to get what they are entitled to after the death of Prince George. Gathered in the Novgorod council, under the leadership of the ruling Novgorod widow Marfy Boretskoy, they begin killing all those who stand in defense of John.
The Horde Comes
The Horde comes to Moscow, but John refuses to pay them and cuts off one of the hands. Returning to Khan, he reports that Moscow will no longer pay tributes to The Horde. An outraged Khan decides to go to war. John is ready for war but realizes that fighting The Horde could cost him his life. Sophia supports her husband and believes that he will be able to conquer any army.
Winter on the River
Winter is coming. Ahmad Khan sends ambassadors to John with an offer to surrender and pay tribute to The Horde. John refuses and is ready to go to war. Facing the river, John guarantees Khan that he will get nothing. Ahmad is utterly offended and swears that he will kill the Prince of Moscow.
John Returns
After defeating Ahmad Khan and The Horde, John returns to Moscow. Due to his accomplishments, he begins to receive letters from foreign monarchs. They offer their daughters in marriage to the son of John. The choice falls on the daughter of Stephen, ruler of Moldavia. Sophia does not like the proud and self-willed girl. Stephen hopes that this alliance will strengthen the relations between Moscow.
Novgorod Obeys
The city of Novgorod finally obeys Moscow. John stops to pay tribute to The Horde and thus expanding further the boundaries of the Moscow Principality. Believing that Sophia killed his eldest son, John decides to send her to prison, but continues to doubt himself on whether he made a correct accusation.
The Exile
Sophia is sent into exile. The Prince begins drinking and having nightmares and doubting Sophia's exile. A plan to murder Sophia conspires. Giambattista moves forward to kill the princess, but she manages to escape back to John in Moscow. John orders the execution of all those who participated in the conspiracy, but Sophia persuades her husband not to kill. Ivan Grozny receives the crown.
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About Sophia
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on Russia-1.
Sophia Cast and Characters
The cast features Evgeny Tsyganov (as Ivan III), Mariya Andreeva (as Sophia Palaiologina), Aleksandr Baluev (as Stephen the Great), Nadezhda Markina (as Maria Yaroslavna), and Pyotr Zaychenko (as Philip I). Their performances are a major reason Sophia has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Sophia NowWhy People Are Watching Sophia
There's a reason Sophia keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. 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.
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Where can I watch Sophia online for free?
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How many episodes does Sophia have?
Sophia has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Sophia good? What's the rating?
Sophia holds a 9.2/10 rating based on 4 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Sophia?
The main cast includes Evgeny Tsyganov, Mariya Andreeva, Aleksandr Baluev, and Nadezhda Markina, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Sophia available in Russian?
Yes — Sophia 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 Sophia released?
Sophia first aired in 2016.
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How many seasons and episodes does Sophia have?
Sophia 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 Sophia about?
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mong… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Sophia originally available?
Sophia 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 Sophia first released?
Sophia first premiered on November 28, 2016 (2016). The series has since concluded its run.
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