Peace! Love! Chewing Gum! (, lit. Peace! Friendship! Chewing Gum!) is a Russian coming-of-age drama television series set during âÂÂThe wild ninetiesâÂÂ. The series was produced by Good Story Media. Its working title was Brotherhood of the Roof.
The digital premiere took place on 23 April 2020 on the streaming service Premier. The television premiere aired on TNT on 18 May 2020.
On 29 October 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. The second season premiered on 24 May 2021.
Filming of the third season began on 15 July 2022., and the season premiered on 4 May 2023
On 12 December 2023, the series was officially renewed for a fourth season, but production was cancelled in July 2024.
In 1993, teenager Sanya Ryabinin meets a neighbor girl, Zhenya, and is drawn into the turbulent reality of the Russian 1990s. Together with his friends Vovka and Ilyusha, he faces the challenges of growing up amid crime and moral dilemmas.
Set in 1994, Sanya awaits Zhenya's return from Germany. Family tensions escalate, old enemies resurface, and the consequences of the previous season unfold.
Set in 1996, Sanya graduates from school. Criminal conflicts intensify, personal relationships shift, and the characters confront adulthood as the story reaches its conclusion.
The concept for the series emerged in the early 2010s, but active development began in 2018. Filming of the first season took place in Tula from July to October 2019.
According to Mediascope, the premiere episode achieved a 13.1% audience share among viewers aged 14âÂÂ44.
Critics offered mixed to positive reviews, frequently praising the nostalgic portrayal of the 1990s and the ensemble cast.