66 North Precinct

CAST: Saara Kotkaniemi, Iina Kuustonen, Karim Rapatti
Inspector Maria Pudas was once a boxer but now solves crimes in Lapland with her partner Samu. They work at the world's largest police precinct and have a lot of work to do when it comes to crime. With each episode, they solve some of the toughest crimes against the harsh yet beautiful Nordic landscape. Despite the challenges of these pulled-from-the-headlines cases, Maria pushes onward with hope to bring justice to Lapland. Created by Timo Varpio (Roba, Kultakuume.com, Uudisraivaaja), this procedural detective drama features a cast that includes the talents of Saara Kotkaniemi, Karim Rapatti, Iina Kuustonen, Jari Virman, Stella Leppikorpi, Jarkko Lahti, Heli Hyttinen, and Arttu Kapulainen. Watch the trailer of 66 North Precinct

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Piiritys
CREATOR: Petri Kotwica
CAST: Elias Salonen, Eero Milonoff & Jussi Vatanen
Ilpo Larha made history in Finland as the first murder for hire in 1992. His violent actions soon led to a dangerous situation after he escaped from prison. A hostage situation breaks out when a building was taken siege and lives were put on the line. Commissioner Esko is tasked with handling the negotiations and ensuring that this violent ordeal comes to an end. But how many will survive during this tense stand-off? Directed by Petri Kotwica (Musta jää, Rat King, Tunnel Vision), this vicious thriller comes from writer Hannu Kontturi and stars Elias Salonen, Jussi Vatanen, Kristofer Gummerus, Anna Böhm, Eero Milonoff, Mikko Kauppila, and Juho Orpana. Watch the trailer of Piiritys

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Bad Apples
CREATOR: Mikko Pöllä
CAST: Satu Tuuli Karhu, Marek Angelstok, Santeri Kinnunen
The 1970s was a time of great revolution as students protested in the streets against the injustices of the world. One of those students is a woman who was committed to a sanatorium for her activism. While in this sanatorium, she was forced to take part in experimental procedures on female patients. Horrified by such an insitution, the woman continues her protests from within by fighting back against the doctors that have caged her in such a nightmarish situation. Watch the trailer of Bad Apples

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Invisible Heroes
CREATOR: Alicia Scherson
CAST: Pelle Heikkilä, Sophia Heikkilä & Ilkka Villi
It is the Chilean coup d'état of 1973 and thousands of lives are at risk in a tense situation of refugees. Seeking to save lives is a Finnish diplomat who wants to do good in the world, even if it means to go against the Chilean government calling the shots. But with politics and violence bubbling within the country, his mission becomes all the more challenging as the mounting of refugees creates a powder keg threatening to explode and endanger even more lives, as one of the refugees may be a socialist leader, forcing the diplomat to take drastic actions. Based on a true story. Watch the trailer of Invisible Heroes

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The White Wall
CREATOR: Aleksi Salmenperä
CAST: Aksel Hennie, Vera Vitali & Mattias Nordkvist
At the world's largest nuclear waste, a miraculous discovery is made. A mining site happens upon a white wall made of a mysterious and unknown substance. What mysteries does such an odd structure hold? This epic sci-fi series was created by Mikko Pöllä (The Angry Birds Movie), Aleksi Salmenperä (Incredible Fishing with Hissu & Tommi) and Roope Lehtinen (Black Widows) with an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Aksel Hennie, Vera Vitali, and Zacharias Boustedt. Watch the trailer of The White Wall

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Arctic Circle
CREATOR: Olli Haikka
CAST: Iina Kuustonen, Pihla Viitala & Maximilian Brückner
Arctic Circle aka Avalo is a Finnish crime drama about a very unusual crime investigation set in the Arctic circle. A dying prostitute is discovered to have a deadly virus in her blood. Watch the trailer of Arctic Circle

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Moominvalley
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Matt Berry, Warwick Davis, Taron Egerton
Follow the life and adventures of curious, kind and idealistic Moomintroll. A typical hero in a coming-of-age story, Moomintroll tries to tackle the puzzle of growing up to his true, individualistic... Watch the trailer of Moominvalley

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Deadwind
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CAST: Pihla Viitala, Lauri Tilkanen & Tommi Korpela
Findland's Deadwind is the perfection combination of personal life problems and police work. Sofia Karppi is in the middle of processing her husband's death... Watch the trailer of Deadwind

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Roba
CREATOR: Timo Varpio
CAST: Kari Hietalahti, Leena Pöysti & Aku Hirviniemi
A police series. RATING: 75/100

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Pasila
CREATOR: Atte Järvinen
CAST: Kari Hietalahti, Juho Milonoff & Mari Lehtonen
An animated sitcom about the police in Helsinki. RATING: 85/100

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Raid
CREATOR: Tapio Piirainen
CAST: Kai Lehtinen, Oiva Lohtander & Mari Rantasila
A hard-nosed hit man, Raid, returns to his home countryFinland, where he is asked to investigate the arson case involving his old girlfriend Tarja. RATING: 72/100

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Rakkaus ja laki
CREATOR: Pekka Ruohoranta
CAST: Sanna-Kaisa Palo, Meri Nenonen, Antti Mikkola
A three part mini-series about love, obsession and sexual intimidation, even ending up in court. RATING: 62/100

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Finland is not known for their television series, but shows like Pasila (2007) and Roba (2012) are well worth your time if you’re into Scandinavic movies. Here’s what’s interesting.