The Bloody Duchess
S01:E05 - The Black Widow
S01:É01 - S01:E01 - The Execution
In 1768, Daria Saltykova is set to be executed but Empress Catherine replaces her sentence with life imprisonment. Then a look back at Daria's childhood while living at a church.
S01:É02 - S01:E02 - The Affair
Daria is in love with her husband's brother. Sensing her disappointment towards the marriage, her new husband vows to turn her life into a nightmare.
S01:É03 - S01:E03 - The Love Letters
Daria's father dies and she is now heiress to a huge fortune. But before he dies, Ivanov tells his son-in-law about a terrible family secret, allowing him to blackmail his wife.
S01:É04 - S01:E04 - The Fair-Haired Boy
Daria is expecting a child and turns to the village healer for help. Instead of receiving money for her services, she asks for Daria's cross. Sergei is called to court.
S01:É05 - S01:E05 - The Black Widow
Gleb's death raises a lot of questions. Saltykov's uncles do not believe it was an accident, and Daria inherits his large fortune. A battle for his riches ensues.
S01:É06 - S01:E06 - The Memory
Daria realizes that as a widow who inherited a large fortune she will never be safe. Fortunately, she manages to protect herself by stealing Catherine's letter.
S01:É07 - S01:E07 - The New Life
Many high ranking nobles look to court Daria for her wealth. Nastya is now Seryozha's babysitter. To cheer up the child, she introduces him to the noble Prince Tsitsianov.
S01:É08 - S01:E08 - The Dinner Party
Darya invites her enemies, the Saltykovs' uncles, to a big party. Among the guests is Princess Bogdanova. Daria learns that Sergei has become the Empress's favorite.
S01:É09 - S01:E09 - The Loose Tongue
Terrible rumors about the baroness from Troitsky reach her neighbors. The local priest Stepan absolves Daria of her sins. Meanwhile, Seryozha and Nastya are moved to the outhouse.
S01:É10 - S01:E10 - The Trinity
Daria decides to marry off the serfs. The Hajduks refuse to listen and attack. Sergei is once again summoned by Catherine and appointed tutor to his own son.
S01:É11 - S01:E11 - The Mermaids
The steward sees his drowned wife being taken out of the river in the morning. An investigator from Moscow arrives at Troitskoye.
S01:É12 - S01:E12 - The Comeback
Daria's feelings, in spite of everything, are still strong: she is ready to forgive Sergei. She persuades him to run away, take his son and go abroad.
S01:É13 - S01:E13 - The Love Spell
Daria spirals further into insanity, and her attacks become more frequent and brutal. Nastya, who already knows how Gleb really died, protects Sergei from his mother.
S01:É14 - S01:E14 - The Blood Lady
Daria spirals further into insanity, and her attacks become more frequent and brutal. Nastya, who already knows how Gleb really died, protects Sergei from his mother.
S01:É15 - S01:E15 - The Heart
The healer finally gains Daria's trust and sees Seryozha as a hindrance, putting the boy in danger. Daria calls on the faithful Ivan, but he too betrays her.
S01:É16 - S01:E16 - The Death
The Empress becomes aware of the events at Troitskoe. Daria is accused of murder and faces execution unless she gives back what belongs to the Tsarina - the letter she stole.
