TV series

Shadow Lines

Name: Shadow Lines
Released: 2019
Cast: Emmi Parviainen, Olavi Uusivirta, Sampo Sarkola, Katja Küttner, Hannu-Pekka Björkman

2019–2021· 2 seasons· 45 min episodes★ 7.2Ended

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

cold war historical historical drama 1950s political thriller european history political finnish history modern history international espionage

Episodes

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E1 Fists In BloodNext upOct 4, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
In 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?
Guest stars: Jessica Grabowsky (Tabe Slioor), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Maksim Pavlenko (Dmitri Sergejev), Rafael Edholm (Donald Walker), Dick Idman (Tohtori Wilhelmsson), Krista Kosonen (Maria Salmi)
E2 The other side of the coinOct 4, 2019 · 42 min
Synopsis
Big 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?
Guest stars: Jessica Grabowsky (Tabe Slioor), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Maksim Pavlenko (Dmitri Sergejev), Robert Enckell (Bror Svensson), Rafael Edholm (Donald Walker)
E3 Escape From PorkkalaOct 4, 2019 · 42 min
Synopsis
While 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.
Guest stars: Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Maksim Pavlenko (Dmitri Sergejev), Robert Enckell (Bror Svensson), Dick Idman (Tohtori Wilhelmsson)
E4 Woman's instinctOct 11, 2019 · 43 min
Synopsis
The 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.
Guest stars: Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Robert Enckell (Bror Svensson), Elina Knihtilä (Hertta Kuusinen)
E5 Murder in MoscowOct 11, 2019 · 42 min
Synopsis
President 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.
Guest stars: Jessica Grabowsky (Tabe Slioor), Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Pirjo Lonka (Aino Himinkinen)
E6 AlliesOct 11, 2019 · 42 min
Synopsis
Kekkonen is the center of attention at Tabe Slioor's party. Of course, Nyrkki is also there and has to witness Paasikivi's outburst.
Guest stars: Jessica Grabowsky (Tabe Slioor), Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Maksim Pavlenko (Dmitri Sergejev), Kari Hietalahti (Kyösti Saarnio), Elina Knihtilä (Hertta Kuusinen)
E7 The Price of FreedomOct 18, 2019 · 43 min
Synopsis
Fagerholm'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.
Guest stars: Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Kari Hietalahti (Kyösti Saarnio)
E8 The Last MissionOct 18, 2019 · 44 min
Synopsis
Julius 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.
Guest stars: Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Maksim Pavlenko (Dmitri Sergejev), Kari Hietalahti (Kyösti Saarnio), Robert Enckell (Bror Svensson), Dick Idman (Tohtori Wilhelmsson)
E9 Return to PorkkalaOct 18, 2019 · 45 min
Synopsis
The 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.
Guest stars: Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Jevgeni Haukka (Sergei Sabanov), Maksim Pavlenko (Dmitri Sergejev), Kari Hietalahti (Kyösti Saarnio), Robert Enckell (Bror Svensson), Pirjo Lonka (Aino Himinkinen)
E10 Kekkonen, Kekkonen, KekkonenOct 18, 2019 · 42 min
Synopsis
On 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.
Guest stars: Jessica Grabowsky (Tabe Slioor), Jonna Järnefelt (Lisa Salmén), Samuli Vauramo (John McCadden), Rich Lyons (George K. McFall), Kari Hietalahti (Kyösti Saarnio), Rafael Edholm (Donald Walker), Elina Knihtilä (Hertta Kuusinen)