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Shadow Lines

Shadow Lines

★ 7.2/10•2019•45m•16•Drama•War & Politics
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageFI
First Air DateOct 4, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Fists In BloodE145m

Fists In Blood

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?

Oct 4, 2019

Episode 2 - The other side of the coinE242m

The other side of the coin

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?

Oct 4, 2019

Episode 3 - Escape From PorkkalaE342m

Escape From Porkkala

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.

Oct 4, 2019

Episode 4 - Woman's instinctE443m

Woman's instinct

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.

Oct 11, 2019

Episode 5 - Murder in MoscowE542m

Murder in Moscow

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.

Oct 11, 2019

Episode 6 - AlliesE642m

Allies

Kekkonen is the center of attention at Tabe Slioor's party. Of course, Nyrkki is also there and has to witness Paasikivi's outburst.

Oct 11, 2019

Episode 7 - The Price of FreedomE743m

The Price of Freedom

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.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 8 - The Last MissionE844m

The Last Mission

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.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 9 - Return to PorkkalaE945m

Return to Porkkala

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.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 10 - Kekkonen, Kekkonen, KekkonenE1042m

Kekkonen, Kekkonen, Kekkonen

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.

Oct 18, 2019

Actors

Emmi Parviainen

Emmi Parviainen

Helena Korhonen

Olavi Uusivirta

Olavi Uusivirta

Julius Boije

Sampo Sarkola

Sampo Sarkola

Olavi Suominen

Katja Küttner

Katja Küttner

Aune Lyytinen

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Yrjö Ylitalo

Jessica Grabowsky

Jessica Grabowsky

Tabe Slioor

Eero Ritala

Eero Ritala

Martti Luoto

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