Gogol

By chance, Detective Guro stumbles upon a case where special police clerk, Nikolai Gogol, is experiencing a mental fit. Turns out, these fits have crime solving visions attached! Impressed by this supernatural phenomenon, Guro invites Gogol along on his next case, where a series of murders on innocent women have been carried out in the village of Dikanka by an evil entity: a mysterious horseman.

As Gogol takes over the investigation, a new case arises in the midst of chaos. Oksana explains the scope of Gogol's power, but warns that his love for Lisa may stand in the way of taking full advantage. Along with the locals, Gogol finds a connection between the new case and the horseman. Guro's chest is unlocked, only to find that Lisa may be in terrible danger.

Gogol attempts to convince Lisa she's in danger, but her husband Alexey assures her safety. Oksana shows Gogol the origins of his power. As tensions begin to rise, Oksana pays Lisa a surprise visit. With more of the horseman's evil deeds at play, Gogol discovers the origin of the blood flower, along with a significant piece in his killings; he only murders on feast days.

A curfew is issued in the village as more and more young girls go missing within a matter of days. Gogol begins to take control of his visionary power. A cult of animal, mask-wearing elites have brainwashed many young and innocent women. With help from local police, Gogol infiltrates the masquerade and discovers new evidence. Lisa confesses her love for Gogol.

An old Cossack detective rummages through Gogol's notes. Vakula, a religious man, pleads with Gogol for his daughter, who was born with a tail. Gogol suggests to seek aid from the Doctor. The old Cossack detective's devices are sought out, but he is underestimated by the local police. He accuses Gogol of being the horseman, but this accusation is short lived.

The horseman's bloody marking begins to across the village, causing hysteria among the people. A ritual murder is carried out by a dark worshiper, who is later trapped and taken into police custody. Gogol plots a way to stop the horseman from killing Lisa. In a leap of faith, Gogol trusts the dark worshiper, in the ancient chapel, to summon Viy; the most powerful creature of the otherworld.