“I Love My Husband” is a 2016 Russian television mini-series that delves into the complexities of a long-term marriage. After fifteen years together, Sergey and Olga’s relationship has settled into a monotonous routine, leading to emotional distance between them. In search of excitement, Sergey creates a profile on a dating website and begins an online affair with a mysterious woman named Emma. Unbeknownst to him, Emma is actually Olga, who, upon discovering Sergey’s infidelity, decides to pose as another woman to reconnect with her husband. As their virtual relationship intensifies, Olga gains new insights into Sergey’s desires and their marriage’s shortcomings. This dual identity allows her to address the failures in their relationship and rediscover herself beyond her roles as wife and mother. The series combines elements of drama and comedy to explore themes of love, identity, and the lengths one might go to salvage a faltering marriage.
