"Otlichnitsa" is a Russian detective series about the challenging career of a recent law school graduate. Set in the romantic atmosphere of 1950s Leningrad, the young woman finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of events that will make her reconsider her opinions about loved ones, betrayal, truth, and lies. She must navigate her feelings within a classic love triangle. Assisting her in the investigations is her friend Guta, who sees police work as an exciting adventure.