S01E01 Invitation to an Execution
In 1768, Daria Saltykova is set to be executed in Moscow, but Empress Catherine decides to grant a pardon for the murder and instead of execution, sentences her to life in prison. Meanwhile, a look...
The Bloody Duchess
S01E04: Favorite
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, driven by his ambition and obedience to the will of the Saltykov family, is called to court. In St. Petersburg, Sergei draws the affection of Catherine. Afraid of gossip, she sends Sergei Saltykov abroad after giving birth to an heir.
Overview
Based on the true story of one of Russia’s most ruthless serial killers, Daria Saltykova uses her wealth and power to indulge her sadistic impulses.
Episodes
S01E02 Churchwoman
Daria finds herself ensnared in a dangerous arrangement with her new husband. She is in love with his brother, but does not wish to disobey the demands of her father. Sensing her disappointment and poor...
S01E03 Love Letters
Daria's father dies, and now she is the heiress to a huge fortune. But before he dies, Ivanov manages to tell his son-in-law about a terrible family secret, allowing him to blackmail his wife. Meanwhile,...
S01E04 Favorite
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, driven by his ambition and obedience to the will...
S01E05 Black Widow
Gleb's death begins to raise a lot of questions, and an investigation ensues. Saltykov's uncles do not believe it was an accident, and Daria inherits his large fortune. A battle for his riches ensues. Sergei...
S01E06 Remember Me
After surviving an assassination attempt, Daria realizes that as a widow who inherited a large fortune, she will never be safe. Fortunately, she has managed to protect herself by stealing Catherine's letter.
S01E07 A New Life
Many high ranking nobles look to court Daria for her wealth, but Daria avoids their advances. Nastya is now Serezha's babysitter. To cheer up the pale and weak child, she introduces him to the noble...
S01E08 Dinner Party
Darya hosts a gathering as a peace offering. She invites her enemies, the Saltykovs' uncles, to the big party. Among the guests is Daria's oldest friend, Princess Bogdanova. She shared the latest news from the...
S01E09 The Loose Tongue
Terrible rumors about the baroness from Troitsky reach her neighbors. Daria seeks solace in church. The local priest Stepan absolves her of her sins, but praying does not bring relief to Daria's soul. Meanwhile, Seryozha...
S01E10 Pentecost
Daria decides to marry off the serfs. Aksinya is given to the hunchback Grishka, while to her favorite, the mute coachman Ivan, she chooses the tongue-deprived Fyokla to be his bride. The Hajduks refuse to...
S01E11 Mermaids
The steward sees his drowned wife being taken out of the river in the morning. All those killed are ordered to be recorded as fugitives. The horrors on the estate leave him no choice. An...
S01E12 You're Back...
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. Sergei is in disarray: Catherine is waiting for...
S01E13 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, but now she herself needs help. Daria appoints Yermolai,...
S01E14 The Blood Lady
The serfs and domestics, who have huddled in fear, do not recognize the cruel landlady as the hospitable mistress with the dreamy gaze. Peace and quiet reign again in the house. Everyone likes Tyutchev, including...
S01E15 Take my Heart
The healer finally gains Daria's trust, and Avdotya falls into disfavor. Daria wants to establish relations with her son, but he is afraid of her. The healer sees Seryozha as a hindrance, putting the boy...
S01E16 It is the Death of You
The Empress becomes aware of the events at Troitskoe, and she orders the chancellor to immediately to go to the estate and stop the atrocities. Daria is accused of murder and faces execution unless she...
