Dead End
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Play S1 E1Dead End is a six-part crime drama based on true events. It tells the story of the hostage tragedy of August 1986 — the day that stopped all of Finland and forever changed police tactics.
Cast: Johannes Holopainen, Laura Malmivaara, Elias Salonen
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Limited Series
6 episodes
- 1. 20 KilosBased on true events. A masked man walks into a bank with a shotgun and a bag of dynamite. The police leadership decides to eliminate him—but not everyone agrees.K12CC45minAug 8, 2026
- 2. 2.5 MillionThe hostage-taker demands 2.5 million and a getaway car—or he'll blow up the bank. The police try to buy time, but every plan fails.K12CC45minAug 8, 2026
- 3. 8 LitersThe hostage situation moves onto the road, and the police don't know how to respond. When the car runs low on fuel, the SWAT team sees a risky chance to end it.K12CC45minAug 15, 2026
- 4. 32 CondomsThe Chase toward the town of Mikkeli continues as the tension builds. The SWAT team prepares for one last attempt to stop the man before he reaches the city.K12CC45minAug 22, 2026
- 5. 14 HoursThe convoy arrives in Mikkeli's market square, where the unaware crowd stands in the blast zone. Johanna uncovers a vital clue that could reveal the hostage-taker's identity.K12CC45minAug 29, 2026
- 6. 3:45 AMPolice leadership allows the car to continue its route from Mikkeli square—but tensions erupt. As the hostage-taker loses control, both sides face life-or-death choices.K12CC45minSep 5, 2026
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Dead End is a six-part crime drama based on true events. It tells the story of the hostage tragedy of August 1986 — the day that stopped all of Finland and forever changed police tactics.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Petri Kotwica, Hannu Kontturi
- Cast
- Johannes Holopainen, Laura Malmivaara, Elias Salonen, Roosa Söderholm, Minka Kuustonen, Ilkka Koivula
- Studio
- Mediawan Finland
Maturity rating
K12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Finnish
