TV series

Dead End

Name: Dead End
Released: 2026
Cast: Johannes Holopainen, Laura Malmivaara, Elias Salonen, Roosa Söderholm, Minka Kuustonen

2026· 1 season★ 8.0Ended

On Ruutu — From Mediawan Finland

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

hostage anti hero based on true story heist bank robbery bank heist

Episodes

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E1 20 KilosNext upAug 8, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
Based 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.
E2 2.5 MillionAug 8, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
The 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.
E3 8 LitersAug 15, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
The 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.
E4 32 CondomsAug 22, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
The 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.
E5 14 HoursAug 29, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
The 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.
E6 3:45 AMSep 5, 2026 · 45 min
Synopsis
Police 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.