8 Episodes · Premiered January 4, 2024 · Ended February 22, 2024
In the third season, professional negotiator Andrei Pavlov, a harsh man whose tools have always been psychological provocations, rethinks his beliefs, becoming a victim of social harassment. And while Pavlov is trying to come to an agreement with himself, investigator Zhenya turns to the mediator for help. People are disappearing in the city, and several girls have already been brutally murdered. The tracks lead to the Steppenwolf, who led a certain sect of "runners"…
Pavlov, a well-known mediator, has no shortage of new cases. Without a competent negotiator, the famous blogger risks dying on the air. Which is more effective — a bullet, likes or an honest conversation? Sometimes suicide is an attempt to save the lives of others, and the only clue in a mysterious incident on the territory of an elite village is again mediator Pavlov. Marina, who once became the object of his manipulations, now makes herself listen to every word she says — as a successful coach. Total happiness for everyone, but is she happy with herself?
A serial killer? Captain Evgenia Sokolova is preparing for the worst, and she needs Pavlov's help to find out more about the dead girl. Like the recent suicide bomber, she was probably the victim of a Wolf. But cooperation may be suspended. Pavlov is not the only one who makes money from manipulation. One video on the Web and the mediator's private practice is at risk, as is his reputation.
Fraud or a sect? The investigation has more and more questions. All the dead girls had withdrawn large amounts of money before disappearing, and each had unrealized ambitions. Who could ingratiate themselves with those whom no one cared about? Sokolova requests Pavlov's personal file, against which a real harassment is unfolding. Is it a work precaution or a personal interest?
While Marina supports the mediator, Alina continues to expose him as a rapist. But hype doesn't bring what it wants to any of them. Is the universe testing Pavlov? He no longer has the strength to get angry, but he will have to pull himself together: there will be no fewer enemies. And the Wolf has already lured a new stupid lamb to him.
He promised them freedom, but He brought them death. Who's next? The wolf makes a promising new acquaintance. A former client has the right to impose game conditions on Pavlov when he has a gun in his hand. But the real rules are dictated by the mediator and the investigator, who will finally understand who started the chain of disappearances.
While Marina acts as a welcoming hostess, Pavlov himself is a guest at the crime scene. Now his reputation is only in his hands. To finally hide, the Wolf must withdraw the money of the last victim. But, accustomed to being invisible, he is in no hurry to reveal himself. Captain Sokolova waits for the first mistake, not imagining when the chance will turn up to drive the one who always attacks first.
One life is saved, but the Wolf is still at large and wants revenge. Who was his main target all this time? Captain Sokolova is trying to figure out how a clever criminal lured his victims and why Tanya, the only witness, preferred the company of a maniac rather than her own mother. And it's time for Pavlov to celebrate his return to the profession.: The blogger who slandered him is awaiting trial, and he himself is clean before the law.
After being betrayed and attacked, Marina learns to live anew. But the Wolf is dead, but the mediator is haunted by his last words. What if the real killer is still at large? Tanya is the only witness, only in her power to tell the truth about what happened. But not in her best interests. Well, Pavlov is no stranger to risky games and provocative questions.
