If you are a purist looking for the raw, emotional, boundary-pushing power of the original, the answer is . You will be frustrated by the emotional ellipses and the whispered, rather than shouted, truths.

But if you are a student of television, a fan of international remakes, or someone fascinated by how different cultures interpret the same story, the Russian FoQ is .

The rights were acquired by the Russian production company (known for sophisticated dramas like The Method and Silver Spoon ), in cooperation with the channel STS (СТС). STS had a reputation for edgy sitcoms but was looking to capture the 16-25 demographic that had made FoQ a global hit on MTV and other channels via piracy.

The Spanish FoQ was revolutionary for its portrayal of Fer and David—a gay couple whose relationship was physical, romantic, and central to the plot. Their kiss was a watershed moment.