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The October 23, 2022, episode of Once Upon a Time in Russia (Season 9, Episode 13) is a classic example of the show’s sharp satirical take on modern life, featuring the usual heavy hitters like Azamat Musagaliev and Denis Dorokhov.
The episode wrapped with a satirical song that summarized the "new reality" of the year. The lyrics were biting, catchy, and just localized enough to resonate with the domestic audience while remaining broadly funny. The October 23, 2022, episode of Once Upon
This episode aired during a peak period for the show, leaning heavily into the "absurdity of the everyday." It balanced high-energy musical numbers with sketches that mirrored the social anxieties of late 2022. This episode aired during a peak period for
Episode 13 succeeded because it didn't shy away from the tension of the time; it used humor as a pressure valve. It managed to find the comedy in the frustration of modern Russian life, proving why the show remains a staple of TNT’s Sunday night lineup. Reflecting the trends of that autumn, several sketches
Reflecting the trends of that autumn, several sketches touched upon the frantic energy of people trying to adapt to changing social climates. The humor poked fun at both those trying to leave and those trying to pretend everything was "business as usual."
Denis Dorokhov took physical comedy to the limit in this episode, often playing the "chaos agent" in domestic settings. Whether playing an overbearing neighbor or a bizarre service worker, his segments provided the high-octane slapstick that balances the show's wordier satire.
A standout sketch featured the classic "clueless official" trope. Musagaliev’s delivery as a high-ranking bureaucrat trying to explain away a total lack of progress on a local project remains a masterclass in deadpan irony.