Cop from Rublevka New Year’s Chaos Watch Order Guide

Cop from Rublevka ran for five seasons on Russian TV before pivoting dramatically in its final year—Grisha Izmaylov vanished entirely when Alexander Petrov left the series, and season 5 became a different show under the same title. This guide covers the complete watch order, where the New Year’s specials fit, and what the actor’s departure means for viewers deciding whether to start the franchise.

Release Year: 2016–2019 · Main Seasons: 5 · New Year’s Specials: 2 · Lead Character: Grisha Izmaylov · Avg Runtime: 45 min per episode

The following table consolidates the franchise’s essential production and distribution details from authoritative sources.

In what order to watch Cop from Rublevka?

For Russian audiences, the standard broadcast order was Seasons 1–5, with special episodes airing between regular seasons. International viewers on Plex follow the same sequence: five seasons in order, then the two New Year’s specials as supplementary content.

Main series seasons chronology

The main storyline runs across five seasons, each containing eight episodes. Season 1 launched March 21, 2016 with “Memento Mori,” and the final season—titled “Police Academy” internally—aired in December 2019. Each episode runs approximately 45 minutes, and the show classifies under Comedy, Crime, Drama, and Family genres.

Placement of New Year’s specials

The two New Year’s specials—”New Year’s Chaos” (2018) and “New Year’s Chaos 2” (2019)—function as standalone entries rather than mandatory viewing. Viewers can watch them after any season without breaking narrative continuity. The specials operate as self-contained comedic side stories rather than plot-critical chapters.

The pattern across all five seasons shows the franchise sustained its comedic-crime formula through seasons 1–4, but the narrative architecture shifted fundamentally when the lead character exited.

After which season to watch Cop from Rublevka New Year’s Chaos 2?

The first New Year’s special, “VIP Policeman: New Year Chaos,” released in 2018—roughly between seasons 4 and 5. The second installment, “New Year’s Chaos 2,” followed in 2019 after season 5 wrapped. Neither special requires season-specific placement to follow the story.

Timeline between specials and main series

Special episodes aired between April 2016 and December 2019, totaling five special entries across the franchise. The 2018 and 2019 New Year’s entries stand apart from the main narrative structure—they don’t advance character arcs or resolve hanging plot threads from any season.

Cop from Rublevka New Year’s Chaos 2 (2019)

Both specials maintain the same standalone format: self-contained plots that follow the same characters without connecting to any specific season’s storyline. The 2019 special operates independently, requiring no prior viewing of season 5 to understand the events.

The implication: these specials represent bonus content rather than essential viewing—they cater to fans wanting extended screen time with the characters rather than viewers seeking plot advancement.

Why is there no Izmailov in season 5?

Season 5 shifts focus away from Grisha Izmaylov entirely. Instead, Lt.-Col. Yakovlev—previously Grisha’s commanding officer at Barvikha-Severnoye Police Station—becomes the central character as he takes over the newly created Russian Police Academy on Rublevka. This narrative pivot removes the original protagonist from his own show without explanation.

Where did Izmailov go in season 5?

The show never addresses Grisha’s absence within season 5’s storyline. He simply doesn’t appear. The narrative moves entirely to Yakovlev’s new role running the Police Academy, treating the character shift as a natural progression rather than a plot point requiring explanation.

Izmailov storyline updates

Given that actor Alexander Petrov stepped away from the series, the writing team reframed season 5 around Yakovlev’s institutional authority rather than Grisha’s street-level criminal investigation work. The show essentially started a new storyline under the same franchise name.

What this means: the writing team made a deliberate creative choice to preserve the franchise rather than end it when Petrov exited, but that preservation came at the cost of the original show’s identity.

Why did Petrov stop acting in Cop from Rublevka?

Alexander Petrov publicly explained his decision to leave the series, stating he no longer wanted to continue with the role. The exact timing of when he communicated this decision to producers remains unclear in public sources, but his absence in season 5 indicates the break occurred before that season went into production.

Real reason for Alexander Petrov’s departure

Petrov’s stated reason was straightforward: he chose to stop acting in the series. Beyond that statement, no detailed public explanation exists for what motivated the decision—no contractual disputes, salary disagreements, or creative differences have been confirmed through verifiable sources.

Petrov’s explanation

The actor’s own words indicate a personal preference rather than external pressure. Without further public statements from Petrov or confirmed reporting from entertainment journalists, the precise factors behind his departure remain partly speculative.

The pattern: when a franchise’s central character departs without narrative explanation, audiences experience a disjunction between their expectations and what the show delivers—which explains the mixed reception for season 5.

Will there be Cop from Rublevka season 6?

No season 6 has been officially announced as of the most recent information. The series concluded its five-season run in December 2019, with season 5’s Police Academy storyline functioning as the intended ending. No statements from TNT, LEGIO FELIX, or any cast members confirm future production plans.

Series ending summary

Season 5 wrapped up the Police Academy arc, with Yakovlev established as the new institutional leader. Grisha Izmaylov’s storyline ended without a final episode resolution. The five-season structure provided a complete narrative arc—just not necessarily the one viewers expected when they started watching.

Who will Izmailov end up with?

The series never resolves Grisha’s romantic or professional trajectory in a final episode. His exit from the show predates any concluding storyline, leaving character outcomes entirely open. Without season 6, his fate remains unstated.

The implication: viewers invested in Grisha’s character arc will never receive closure, which may affect whether new audiences choose to start the series knowing it abandons its protagonist midway.

The Cop from Rublevka franchise offers five main seasons of comedic crime storytelling plus two standalone New Year’s specials. For viewers prioritizing narrative coherence, start with seasons 1–5 on Plex—the New Year’s specials add comedic content but don’t affect the main storyline. The key trade-off involves season 5, where Grisha Izmaylov exits and the narrative shifts to Yakovlev’s institutional storyline. If you’ve watched from the beginning, this pivot might feel like a different show wearing the same title. For international audiences, the streaming landscape is limited—Plex and MUBI cover the main content, but regional availability varies. Petrov’s exit from the series left Grisha’s storyline without resolution, and without a sixth season announced, the show’s final form reflects what the franchise became after losing its original protagonist rather than what it was at its peak.