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.
DirectorVladimir Bortko
WriterFyodor Dostoevsky
Episode 1
May 12, 2003
Returning to Russia from abroad, Prince Myshkin brought all his innocent feelings and pure observations with him.
Episode 2
May 12, 2003
Myshkin makes the acquaintance of Lizaveta Prokofyevna and her three daughters-Alexandra, Adelaida and Aglaya. They are all very curious about him and not shy about expressing their opinion, particularly Aglaya.
Episode 3
May 12, 2003
General Ivolgin and Prince Myshkin go to Nastasya Filippovna's party, although they are not invited. Passion and humility are the main guests of the party.
Episode 4
May 12, 2003
Returning to Petersburg, the Prince visits Rogozhin's house.
Episode 5
May 12, 2003
Prince Myshkin is recovering at Lebedyev's house.
Episode 6
May 12, 2003
Prince Myshkin writes a letter to Aglaya with innocent feelings and suffers the wrath of Elizevata.
Episode 7
May 12, 2003
Sick Ippolit, staying at Prince Myshkin's house, wants to shoot himself with a pistol in the presence of the visitors.
Episode 8
May 12, 2003
Nastasya Filippovna bids farewell to Prince Myshkin in tears.
Episode 9
May 12, 2003
Elizaveta organizes a party for high society and invites Prince as well.
Episode 10
May 12, 2003
On the wedding day, Nastasya Filippovna's surprise move changes the agenda again.
