Maslov faces professional pressure from a new colleague who has arrived in Zhuki to oversee the department, leading him to devise increasingly erratic plans to protect his position. Romantic Complications:
Vladimir Marchenko (the investor) is recovering from a serious injury after his fall from a cliff. Throughout this part of the season, Nikita continues to care for the bedridden investor while trying to keep the application project afloat. Maslov faces professional pressure from a new colleague
Following an attempted escape by the young programmers, Maslov (the local policeman) implements a regime of "increased severity" for Nikita, Denis, and Artemiy to ensure they fulfill their alternative service. Maslov faces professional pressure from a new colleague