1703 (2022)

"1703" is a period drama set against early Russian history. It shows a brutal backdrop of political scheming and survival. The series leans into the grit of a young empire finding its footing. Power struggles spill into intimate corners of its characters' lives. Sofya Lebedeva stars, delivering a performance that doesn't hold back. She embraces the era's rawness fully. The archive holds 3 scenes pulled from the show. These include nude and sex scenes that push past mere costume drama. Her work here has a physical honesty to it. It favors authenticity over polish. For anyone following Lebedeva's more exposed roles, this hub is worth a look.