The episode centers on a crisis at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate: a wave of complaints against police officers has flooded the office. Colonel Khrulev tasks the team—Maxim, Vasilisa, Alexey, and Mukhtar—with uncovering the truth behind these "negative phenomena" to restore the department's reputation.
This episode is praised by fans for its focus on "improving relations with the population". It highlights the importance of the team's integrity amidst the actions of dishonest individuals wearing the same uniform.
Alexey Shutov, playing Maxim Zharov, provides a stable, though sometimes strictly scripted, performance that contrasts with the more improvisational styles of Alexei Moiseev and Natalya Yunnikova.
💡 If you enjoy detective stories where the "human element" and canine intuition take precedence over gritty action, this episode is a quintessential example of why the series remained a staple on NTV for over a decade.