Shadow Lines
DramaWar & Politics
During the 1950s, Helsinki was the focal point of the Cold War, as global powers and their intelligence agencies coalesced in the small neutral country that stood between the East and the West. Shadow Lines is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the independence of Finland no matter the cost.
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Seasons & episodes
Helsinki 1955: During the upcoming presidential election, the KGB, CIA and other intelligence services will do their utmost to ensure that the president will be of their chosen. Nyrkki, secret team of Finnish spies effectively protects Finland's independence when the newest member of the group compromises everything in search for the truth about their own past.
1Fists In Blood4 Oct 2019 · 45mIn the summer of 1955, the Cold War heats up in Helsinki. Both the Soviet Union that the United States accelerate intelligence activities, as both are afraid Finland sliding into enemy's side in the face of presidential elections. The CIA supports Fagerholm, KGB supports Kekkonen, but who would take Finland's side?
2The other side of the coin4 Oct 2019 · 42mBig money is always involved whenever there is top secret information for sale. What is going on at the Porkkala military base leased to the Soviet troops, which is only twenty kilometers away from Helsinki?
3Escape From Porkkala4 Oct 2019 · 42mWhile the U.S. embassy investigates the strange death of its CIA agent and receives surprising assistance from Washington, Nyrkki decides to strike directly at the Porkkala military base, closely guarded by the Red Army.
4Woman's instinct11 Oct 2019 · 43mThe CIA and the KGB are furiously investigating the agent's death and Porkkala's security breach. As a member of the team, Helena follows the wife of KGB agent Sergejev and faces against Hertta Kuusinen.
5Murder in Moscow11 Oct 2019 · 42mPresident Paasikivi and Prime Minister Kekkonen will pay an official visit to Moscow. Tabe Slioor and his mannequins also travel unofficially there to present Finnish fashion to the mistresses of the Soviet elite.
6Allies11 Oct 2019 · 42mKekkonen is the center of attention at Tabe Slioor's party. Of course, Nyrkki is also there and has to witness Paasikivi's outburst.
7The Price of Freedom18 Oct 2019 · 43mFagerholm's election campaign gets a sizeable remittance from the U.S, that Nyrkki gets a lead on. The struggle between the members of the CIA agents is getting harder and mistrust is growing inside Nyrkki too.
8The Last Mission18 Oct 2019 · 44mJulius is beaten and trapped, but Helena reconciles her sins with Sergejev’s gifts. Operation Baba Yaga kicks off at Christmas when Yrjö surprises Helena and Julius with his Christmas present.
9Return to Porkkala18 Oct 2019 · 45mThe return of Porkkala and the presidential election getting closer. Will CIA agent Lisa succeed in makingJulius an ally? Helena organizes the defect of Sergejev and her children to the west.
10Kekkonen, Kekkonen, Kekkonen18 Oct 2019 · 42mOn the eve of the presidential election, Helena and Julius confide in each other. CIA agent Lisa has decided not to leave Fagerholm's victory to a chance, but Nyrkki will stand their ground.
Details
- Created by
- Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
- First aired
- 4 Oct 2019
- Last aired
- 27 Sept 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Finnish
- Network
- Elisa Viihde, Elisa Viihde Viaplay
- Episodes
- 18
- Votes
- 19 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Emmi ParviainenHelena Korhonen
Olavi UusivirtaJulius Boije
Sampo SarkolaOlavi Suominen
Katja KüttnerAune Lyytinen
Hannu-Pekka BjörkmanYrjö Ylitalo
Jessica GrabowskyTabe Slioor
Eero RitalaMartti Luoto
