Sophia (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 9.2
Released in 2016, Sophia is a drama series.
What it’s about. In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
Who’s in it. Sophia stars Evgeny Tsyganov as Ivan III, Mariya Andreeva as Sophia Palaiologina, Aleksandr Baluev as Stephen the Great and Nadezhda Markina as Maria Yaroslavna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, Sophia sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sophia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sophia tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sophia (2016)?
- In US, Sophia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sophia worth watching?
- Sophia holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sophia?
- Sophia stars Evgeny Tsyganov, Mariya Andreeva, Aleksandr Baluev, Nadezhda Markina and Pyotr Zaychenko.
- When was Sophia released?
- Sophia was released in 2016.