Undercover

Martin Hristov grows up in the rough outskirts of Sofia, taught by his father to lie and cheat so he could survive. Those skills make him an ideal candidate for a risky experiment: becoming Bulgaria's first undercover police officer. Assigned to infiltrate a powerful crime syndicate led by a wealthy businessman, Martin must live with constant fear of exposure while he works to gain trust inside the organization. Along the way he falls for Suni, a woman tied to the mob, and begins to question where his loyalties belong. As danger mounts and the lines between cop and criminal blur, Martin faces choices that could cost him everything.

Premiering in 2011, Undercover was created by Dimitar Mitovski, Iordan Bankov and Emil Andreev, with episodes directed by Viktor Bozhinov, Dimitar Gochev and Zoran Petrovski. The series marked a notable modern entry in Bulgarian television production, showcasing higher production values and cinematic direction for a domestic crime drama.

The show didn’t sweep international awards, but it earned attention at home and among regional viewers. Critics and audiences often highlighted performances by Ivaylo Zahariev, Zahari Baharov and Boyko Krastanov, and the series received nominations and recognition within Bulgarian media circles even without major festival trophies.

Undercover helped push crime drama into the mainstream of Bulgarian TV, and it raised the profiles of several cast members who went on to larger projects. Its portrayal of corrupt systems and tense undercover work sparked public discussion about policing and organized crime, and fans still reference key scenes and character confrontations in online communities.

Critics generally scored the series positively, reflected in a 7.1/10 user average from available votes. Reviewers praised the moral complexity at the core of the plot, the show's tense pacing, and the way it portrays identity, loyalty and betrayal. The tone is dark and gritty, with character choices driving much of the drama rather than simple action set pieces.