The Major Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Major?

On a cold winter’s day Sergey Sobolev, a major at the local police office, is driving to the hospital where his wife is about to give birth to their child. High from happiness, he’s driving too fast and runs down a boy on a passage walk, who dies. Now the major has only two options: go to prison or conceal the crime. Sobolev decides to compromise with his conscience and calls on a colleague to help him out. But the case turns out to be messy and when Sobolev finally changes his mind and tries to make up for his deed, it’s already too late…

Yury Bykov's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Denis Shvedov (Sergey Sobolev)'s journey. High from happiness, he’s driving too fast and runs down a boy on a passage walk, who dies.

How Does Denis Shvedov (Sergey Sobolev)'s Story End?

• Denis Shvedov: Denis Shvedov's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Irina Nizina (Irina Gutorova): Irina Nizina's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Yury Bykov (Pavel Kroshunov - Pasha): Yury Bykov's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Major Mean?

The Major's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Denis Shvedov may feel rushed. Yury Bykov's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.