The Gig (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, The Gig is a drama series.

What it’s about. The story of a young and talented musician, Senya. Obsessed with classical music, he dreams of enrolling at a prestigious conservatory. For him, everything in the world looks straightforward and clearcut, as he follows his devotion to playing the violin. However, reality becomes far more complicated when he finds himself caught up in the criminal world of drugs trafficking. Blackmailed into becoming a drugs mule he quickly realizes that his new life of crime is both a social elevator and a quick way to earn some easy money. It's a role which brings him new friends, financial freedom, and confidence...but it also threatens his deeply felt dream. Senya’s risk-filled journey deals with the complexities of growing up, surviving adolescence and the choices young people have to make every day. But will Senya manage to stay true to himself, pursue his dreams and emerge unscathed?

Who’s in it. The Gig stars Mark Eydelshteyn as Сеня, Katerina Bekker as Даша, Ilya Khalmurzayev as Марк and Kristina Kucherenko as Лера, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Gig has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gig page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Gig tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.