Doctor Zhivago

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  • TV-14
  • 2002
  • 1 Season
  • 7.3  (5,424)

The epic historical drama Doctor Zhivago, brought to life by Acorn Media, takes viewers on a journey to the heart of Russia during one of the most tumultuous periods in the country's history. Based on the classic novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak, this stunning adaptation follows the story of Yuri Zhivago, a young doctor and poet whose life is forever changed by the Russian Revolution and the ensuing civil war.

Played with incredible passion and depth by Hans Matheson, Yuri is a complex and troubled character who is torn between his love for two women: Lara, played by the talented and beautiful Keira Knightley, and his devoted wife Tonya, played by the luminous Alexandra Maria Lara. As the events of the revolution unfold around him, Yuri's world is thrown into chaos, and he must fight to survive while struggling with his own sense of morality.

But Doctor Zhivago is not just a love story - it is a sweeping portrait of a country and its people in the throes of change. With a cast of incredible actors including Sam Neill, Bill Paterson, Jeremy Clyde, Celia Imrie, Anne-Marie Duff, Hugh Bonneville, Daniele Liotti, Maryam d'Abo, Kris Marshall, and Karel Dobr, the series explores every aspect of life in Russia, from the glitz and glamour of the aristocracy to the harsh realities of life under the Bolsheviks.

One of the most impressive aspects of this stunning production is the incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite costumes and sets to the stunning cinematography. Every scene is beautifully shot, capturing the grandeur and beauty of Russia while also showcasing the darkness and desperation of the times.

The music is also a standout feature of Doctor Zhivago, with a haunting and evocative score that perfectly captures the mood of the era. From the swelling orchestral pieces to the haunting choral arrangements, the music adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to an already powerful story.

Despite its heavy subject matter, Doctor Zhivago is not without its moments of lightness and humor. The chemistry between the characters is superb, and moments of levity help to keep the story from becoming too bleak. Whether it's Tonya and Yuri's playful banter or the lively banter between the revolutionaries, there are moments of joy and hope even in the darkest of times.

Overall, Doctor Zhivago is an incredible achievement, bringing to life one of the most beloved novels of all time in a way that is both true to the original story and fresh and new in its execution. With incredible performances from an outstanding cast, breathtaking visuals, and a haunting score, this is a series that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll.

Doctor Zhivago is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on November 24, 2002.

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Seasons
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
October 1, 2006
The attempted murder of a high-society lawyer draws Yuri Zhivago, a naive young doctor, into a world of passion and intrigue. This is a world inhabited by the beautiful, mysterious Lara, who will lead Yury to the shocking truth behind his father's death.
Part 3
3. Part 3
December 8, 2002
Yury has been captured by the Partisan. Lara nurses Tonya as she has her baby.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
December 1, 2002
Yury returns to Moscow to find his house has been taken over by the Reds. He becomes a surgeon at a Moscow hospital but Mischa advises him to leave Moscow.
Part 2
2. Part 2
November 24, 2002
Changed by his war experiences and time with Lara, Zhivago returns home to his wife and family in Moscow to find that conditions there are dramatically altered. Rather than face starvation in the city, the family embarks on a long and arduous journey east to take refuge at an abandoned estate in the Urals. A chance meeting with Lara changes everything for Zhivago. Agonizing over his betrayal to Tonya, he tries to break away from Lara and return to his family, only to be sucked into the bloody struggle between the Whites and the Reds.
Part 1
1. Part 1
November 24, 2002
A life of purpose and contented bourgeois respectability lies before young physician Yury Zhivago as he marries Tonya, his dearest friend. But a glimpse of an ethereally beautiful girl--and the power of the popular uprising boiling over in the streets of Moscow--take his life on a very different course. Betrayed by her mother, and by her own awakened sensuality, Lara loathes what she is becoming in the grip of the manipulative Komarovsky. Marriage to Pasha, the earnest partisan who has always adored her, promises to be her salvation.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
November 24, 2002
Growing up in Moscow with his uncle, aunt and cousin Tonya, Yury is captivated by a stunning young girl called Lara.
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Where to Watch Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago is available for streaming on the Acorn Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Doctor Zhivago on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    November 24, 2002
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (5,424)