Although lead actor Nikita Panfilov expressed interest in continuing the role, the show officially ended after these episodes due to conflicts between cast members and shifting production priorities.
The penultimate episode centers on a complex murder case that initially looks like a simple robbery gone wrong. Max and Pes are called to a crime scene where a high-profile businessman has been found dead in his secured office.
: The story concludes with Max and Pes returning to their routine, proving that despite the personal losses and the physical toll of the job, they remain the city's most effective detective duo. Although lead actor Nikita Panfilov expressed interest in
The story of the final episodes (Episodes 19 and 20) follows the high-stakes investigative style that defined the partnership between and his loyal German Shepherd, Pes . Episode 19: The Final Countdown
The series reached its conclusion with Season 6, which finished airing in September 2021. While some sources refer to the final 20 episodes of the show as "Season 7" (particularly on DVD releases or certain streaming platforms), these are officially the concluding episodes of the long-running detective saga. : The story concludes with Max and Pes
: While Gnezdilov tries to pin the crime on a local janitor caught with stolen whiskey, Max and Pes dive deeper into the victim's inner circle.
In the series finale, the tension between Max, his ex-wife , and his former best friend Leonidov reaches a boiling point, adding emotional weight to the dangerous case. While some sources refer to the final 20
: Max and Pes manage to outmaneuver the syndicate's leader in a final showdown at an abandoned industrial warehouse.