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Dead End

Dead End

★ 8.0/10•2026•K12•Drama•Crime
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How much can one man take?

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.

Hannu Kontturi · Screenplay

Tatiana Elf · Screenplay

StatusEnded
LanguageFI
First Air DateAug 8, 2026

Episodes

E145m

20 Kilos

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.

Aug 8, 2026

E245m

2.5 Million

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.

Aug 8, 2026

E345m

8 Liters

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.

Aug 15, 2026

E445m

32 Condoms

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.

Aug 22, 2026

E545m

14 Hours

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.

Aug 29, 2026

E645m

3:45 AM

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.

Sep 5, 2026

Actors

Johannes Holopainen

Johannes Holopainen

Jorma Takala

Laura Malmivaara

Laura Malmivaara

Johanna Rinne

Elias Salonen

Elias Salonen

Juhani Lempinen

Roosa Söderholm

Roosa Söderholm

Helena Kymäläinen

Minka Kuustonen

Minka Kuustonen

Vera Takala

Ilkka Koivula

Ilkka Koivula

Henrik Eloranta

Konsta Laakso

Konsta Laakso

Make

Marko Keskitalo

Marko Keskitalo

Matti Pennilä

Juho Orpana

Juho Orpana

Simo Korpela

Esa Latva-Äijö

Esa Latva-Äijö

Arvo Urpola

Antti Tiensuu

Antti Tiensuu

Eero Rautavaara

Lasse Viitamäki

Lasse Viitamäki

Jarno Harhala

Ilona Karppelin

Aino Sievinen

Pyry Rautiainen

Jukka Häkkinen

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