A stoic Russian cop and a wisecracking Chicago detective reluctantly partner to hunt a Georgian drug lord.
Pulpy and suspenseful, with dry wit. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 29, 2026.
Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
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A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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