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The story of DI Kari Sorjonen of the Serious Crime Unit in Lappeenranta, his family, and his investigations into a variety of harrowing homicides around the border area.
With the city in crisis, Anneli faces an ultimatum, and Kari must decide just how far he's willing to go to stop his nemesis.
★ 7.8/10
(297 votes)
#2
The End Game (1)
S1:E10
Sorjonen's worlds collide when Janina wakes up spattered in blood and finds herself at the center of a murder investigation.
★ 7.7/10
(308 votes)
#3
The End Game (2)
S1:E11
Desperate to clear Janina's name, Sorjonen races to piece together fragments from different crime scenes and catch the suspected killer off guard
★ 7.7/10
(255 votes)
#4
The Human Stain
S3:E1
As Kari and family wrestle with devastating news, Heikkinen calls to ask for help with a kidnapping case, and Katia stands trial for attempted murder.
★ 7.7/10
(160 votes)
#5
Chess Story (1)
S3:E9
A mysterious outbreak leaves Kari locked down in a hospital ward — just as he and the team brace for the return of Lasse Maasalo.
★ 7.6/10
(181 votes)
#6
The Lady in the Looking-Glass (2)
S3:E8
Shocking news and an unsettling encounter stoke tensions in the community. Kari leaps into action after finding Janina's diary.
★ 7.5/10
(399 votes)
#7
The Dolls' House (3)
S1:E3
Lena tracks down a crucial clue to the kidnapper's identity. Johanna's secrets catch up with her. Degerman reaches out to Paulina.
★ 7.5/10
(300 votes)
#8
The Lady in the Lake (1)
S1:E8
A woman found alive in a fish trap at the bottom of the lake presents an unsettling new challenge for the team. A politician asks Taina for a favor.
★ 7.5/10
(240 votes)
#9
The Rite of Spring (2)
S2:E4
After learning about Susanna Lehto's past, Sorjonen is the only one who doesn't think the case is solved.
★ 7.5/10
(221 votes)
#10
Cat’s Cradle (1)
S2:E5
Sorjonen takes a leave of absence because of his wife. Young man is shot on broad daylight. Niko Uusitalo is chosen to lead the investigations.
★ 7.5/10
(224 votes)
#11
Cat’s Cradle (2)
S2:E6
Rooftop killer's case comes near Sorjonen's family. Despite of his dire family situation, Kari promises to catch the killer fast.
★ 7.5/10
(209 votes)
#12
Bloodmaid (1)
S2:E7
Old missing person case is re-opened after dead body is found in student housing. Sorjonen must solve one of the most complicated crime scene in VARE's history.
★ 7.5/10
(189 votes)
#13
The Human Beast (1)
S3:E2
Over Niko's objections, Kari dives into a series of grisly crimes that yield more echoes of past cases. Janina grows frustrated with her father.
★ 7.4/10
(420 votes)
#14
The Dolls' House (2)
S1:E2
While Sorjonen and team inspiect the new crime scene, Katia's mother searches for clues at the resort. A reporter begins digging into Sorjonen's past.
★ 7.4/10
(313 votes)
#15
The Fury (1)
S1:E6
The team investigates a Europol tip on a dogfighting ring, and Hannu-Pekka asks Kari for help after his date with an escort takes an alarming turn.
★ 7.4/10
(307 votes)
#16
The Fury (2)
S1:E7
Lena goes undercover at a fight club, straining her relation ship with Katia. A colleague slips Sorjonen troubling information about their target.
★ 7.4/10
(290 votes)
#17
The Lady in the Lake (2)
S1:E9
Called to the scene of a deadly crash, Sorjonen tries to connect the dots between Elina and the stolen car. Pauliina moves ahead with her secret plan.
★ 7.4/10
(262 votes)
#18
Five Finger Exercise (1)
S2:E1
Double homicide takes Kari Sorjonen to the other side of the border, where he finds that past isn't where he once left it.
★ 7.4/10
(233 votes)
#19
Five Finger Exercise (2)
S2:E2
Sorjonen needs to learn more about Lena's past in order to catch a murderer who has nothing to lose.
★ 7.4/10
(232 votes)
#20
The Rite of Spring (1)
S2:E3
A fetus preserved in formaline is found in head of day care center Susanna Lehto's home. Kari's investigations reveal hidden past regarding children.
★ 7.4/10
(205 votes)
#21
Bloodmaid (2)
S2:E8
Two dead bodies and neither of them is the missing woman. Sorjonen finds something that he's too afraid to tell to his colleagues.
★ 7.3/10
(498 votes)
#22
The Dolls' House (1)
S1:E1
Seeking a simpler life, detective Kari Sorjonen and his family move to a quiet lakeside town, where he's immediately called in to solve a murder.
★ 7.3/10
(338 votes)
#23
Dragonflies (2)
S1:E5
A second death linked to the pills prompts Sorjonen to travel to St. Petersburg with a new team member. At the party, an uncomfortable scene unfolds.
★ 7.3/10
(181 votes)
#24
The Lady in the Looking-Glass (1)
S3:E7
The ritualistic murder of a young swimming instructor draws the team to a conservative religious community teeming with secrets.
★ 7.2/10
(218 votes)
#25
Without a Shadow (1)
S2:E9
Sons of lawyer Laakkonen, Valdek and Nikolai, come to Sorjonen to find their missing mother and step daughter. Old case is re-opened after trace leads back to Russia.
★ 7.2/10
(221 votes)
#26
Without a Shadow (2)
S2:E10
Both families, Sorjonen and Jaakkola, have to admit that the past isn't where they left it.
★ 7.1/10
(359 votes)
#27
Dragonflies (1)
S1:E4
As Sorjonen investigates the suspicious death of a drug squad officer, Janina is drawn into a circle of teens planning an epic, drug-fueled party.
★ 7.1/10
(206 votes)
#28
The Human Beast (2)
S3:E3
As the team races to track down potential victims, Kari scours the country for news of the killer's daughter. A disturbing video captures a new crime.
★ 7.1/10
(185 votes)
#29
Sons and Lovers (1)
S3:E4
When a man is murdered inside his room at a retirement home, Kari and team question his three very different sons and his much younger girlfriend.
★ 7.1/10
(188 votes)
#30
Sons and Lovers (2)
S3:E5
The week's events play out from a different angle, revealing new dynamics within the family. Meanwhile, Kari grapples with his own father issues.
★ 7.1/10
(180 votes)
#31
Sons and Lovers (3)
S3:E6
After another key figure in the case is found dead, Kari revisits a suspicious tragedy in the family's past. Janina interrogates Jarkko on camera.
★ 7.1/10
(359 votes)
#1
Dragonflies (1)
S1:E4
As Sorjonen investigates the suspicious death of a drug squad officer, Janina is drawn into a circle of teens planning an epic, drug-fueled party.
★ 7.1/10
(206 votes)
#2
The Human Beast (2)
S3:E3
As the team races to track down potential victims, Kari scours the country for news of the killer's daughter. A disturbing video captures a new crime.
★ 7.1/10
(185 votes)
#3
Sons and Lovers (1)
S3:E4
When a man is murdered inside his room at a retirement home, Kari and team question his three very different sons and his much younger girlfriend.
★ 7.1/10
(188 votes)
#4
Sons and Lovers (2)
S3:E5
The week's events play out from a different angle, revealing new dynamics within the family. Meanwhile, Kari grapples with his own father issues.
★ 7.1/10
(180 votes)
#5
Sons and Lovers (3)
S3:E6
After another key figure in the case is found dead, Kari revisits a suspicious tragedy in the family's past. Janina interrogates Jarkko on camera.
★ 7.2/10
(218 votes)
#6
Without a Shadow (1)
S2:E9
Sons of lawyer Laakkonen, Valdek and Nikolai, come to Sorjonen to find their missing mother and step daughter. Old case is re-opened after trace leads back to Russia.
★ 7.2/10
(221 votes)
#7
Without a Shadow (2)
S2:E10
Both families, Sorjonen and Jaakkola, have to admit that the past isn't where they left it.
★ 7.3/10
(498 votes)
#8
The Dolls' House (1)
S1:E1
Seeking a simpler life, detective Kari Sorjonen and his family move to a quiet lakeside town, where he's immediately called in to solve a murder.
★ 7.3/10
(338 votes)
#9
Dragonflies (2)
S1:E5
A second death linked to the pills prompts Sorjonen to travel to St. Petersburg with a new team member. At the party, an uncomfortable scene unfolds.
★ 7.3/10
(181 votes)
#10
The Lady in the Looking-Glass (1)
S3:E7
The ritualistic murder of a young swimming instructor draws the team to a conservative religious community teeming with secrets.
★ 7.4/10
(420 votes)
#11
The Dolls' House (2)
S1:E2
While Sorjonen and team inspiect the new crime scene, Katia's mother searches for clues at the resort. A reporter begins digging into Sorjonen's past.
★ 7.4/10
(313 votes)
#12
The Fury (1)
S1:E6
The team investigates a Europol tip on a dogfighting ring, and Hannu-Pekka asks Kari for help after his date with an escort takes an alarming turn.
★ 7.4/10
(307 votes)
#13
The Fury (2)
S1:E7
Lena goes undercover at a fight club, straining her relation ship with Katia. A colleague slips Sorjonen troubling information about their target.
★ 7.4/10
(290 votes)
#14
The Lady in the Lake (2)
S1:E9
Called to the scene of a deadly crash, Sorjonen tries to connect the dots between Elina and the stolen car. Pauliina moves ahead with her secret plan.
★ 7.4/10
(262 votes)
#15
Five Finger Exercise (1)
S2:E1
Double homicide takes Kari Sorjonen to the other side of the border, where he finds that past isn't where he once left it.
★ 7.4/10
(233 votes)
#16
Five Finger Exercise (2)
S2:E2
Sorjonen needs to learn more about Lena's past in order to catch a murderer who has nothing to lose.
★ 7.4/10
(232 votes)
#17
The Rite of Spring (1)
S2:E3
A fetus preserved in formaline is found in head of day care center Susanna Lehto's home. Kari's investigations reveal hidden past regarding children.
★ 7.4/10
(205 votes)
#18
Bloodmaid (2)
S2:E8
Two dead bodies and neither of them is the missing woman. Sorjonen finds something that he's too afraid to tell to his colleagues.
★ 7.5/10
(399 votes)
#19
The Dolls' House (3)
S1:E3
Lena tracks down a crucial clue to the kidnapper's identity. Johanna's secrets catch up with her. Degerman reaches out to Paulina.
★ 7.5/10
(300 votes)
#20
The Lady in the Lake (1)
S1:E8
A woman found alive in a fish trap at the bottom of the lake presents an unsettling new challenge for the team. A politician asks Taina for a favor.
★ 7.5/10
(240 votes)
#21
The Rite of Spring (2)
S2:E4
After learning about Susanna Lehto's past, Sorjonen is the only one who doesn't think the case is solved.
★ 7.5/10
(221 votes)
#22
Cat’s Cradle (1)
S2:E5
Sorjonen takes a leave of absence because of his wife. Young man is shot on broad daylight. Niko Uusitalo is chosen to lead the investigations.
★ 7.5/10
(224 votes)
#23
Cat’s Cradle (2)
S2:E6
Rooftop killer's case comes near Sorjonen's family. Despite of his dire family situation, Kari promises to catch the killer fast.
★ 7.5/10
(209 votes)
#24
Bloodmaid (1)
S2:E7
Old missing person case is re-opened after dead body is found in student housing. Sorjonen must solve one of the most complicated crime scene in VARE's history.
★ 7.5/10
(189 votes)
#25
The Human Beast (1)
S3:E2
Over Niko's objections, Kari dives into a series of grisly crimes that yield more echoes of past cases. Janina grows frustrated with her father.
★ 7.6/10
(181 votes)
#26
The Lady in the Looking-Glass (2)
S3:E8
Shocking news and an unsettling encounter stoke tensions in the community. Kari leaps into action after finding Janina's diary.
★ 7.7/10
(308 votes)
#27
The End Game (2)
S1:E11
Desperate to clear Janina's name, Sorjonen races to piece together fragments from different crime scenes and catch the suspected killer off guard
★ 7.7/10
(255 votes)
#28
The Human Stain
S3:E1
As Kari and family wrestle with devastating news, Heikkinen calls to ask for help with a kidnapping case, and Katia stands trial for attempted murder.
★ 7.7/10
(160 votes)
#29
Chess Story (1)
S3:E9
A mysterious outbreak leaves Kari locked down in a hospital ward — just as he and the team brace for the return of Lasse Maasalo.
★ 7.8/10
(297 votes)
#30
The End Game (1)
S1:E10
Sorjonen's worlds collide when Janina wakes up spattered in blood and finds herself at the center of a murder investigation.
★ 7.9/10
(200 votes)
#31
Chess Story (2)
S3:E10
With the city in crisis, Anneli faces an ultimatum, and Kari must decide just how far he's willing to go to stop his nemesis.
★ 7.3/10
(498 votes)
The Dolls' House (1)
S1:E1
Seeking a simpler life, detective Kari Sorjonen and his family move to a quiet lakeside town, where he's immediately called in to solve a murder.
★ 7.4/10
(420 votes)
The Dolls' House (2)
S1:E2
While Sorjonen and team inspiect the new crime scene, Katia's mother searches for clues at the resort. A reporter begins digging into Sorjonen's past.
★ 7.5/10
(399 votes)
The Dolls' House (3)
S1:E3
Lena tracks down a crucial clue to the kidnapper's identity. Johanna's secrets catch up with her. Degerman reaches out to Paulina.
★ 7.1/10
(359 votes)
Dragonflies (1)
S1:E4
As Sorjonen investigates the suspicious death of a drug squad officer, Janina is drawn into a circle of teens planning an epic, drug-fueled party.
★ 7.3/10
(338 votes)
Dragonflies (2)
S1:E5
A second death linked to the pills prompts Sorjonen to travel to St. Petersburg with a new team member. At the party, an uncomfortable scene unfolds.
★ 7.4/10
(313 votes)
The Fury (1)
S1:E6
The team investigates a Europol tip on a dogfighting ring, and Hannu-Pekka asks Kari for help after his date with an escort takes an alarming turn.
★ 7.4/10
(307 votes)
The Fury (2)
S1:E7
Lena goes undercover at a fight club, straining her relation ship with Katia. A colleague slips Sorjonen troubling information about their target.
★ 7.5/10
(300 votes)
The Lady in the Lake (1)
S1:E8
A woman found alive in a fish trap at the bottom of the lake presents an unsettling new challenge for the team. A politician asks Taina for a favor.
★ 7.4/10
(290 votes)
The Lady in the Lake (2)
S1:E9
Called to the scene of a deadly crash, Sorjonen tries to connect the dots between Elina and the stolen car. Pauliina moves ahead with her secret plan.
★ 7.8/10
(297 votes)
The End Game (1)
S1:E10
Sorjonen's worlds collide when Janina wakes up spattered in blood and finds herself at the center of a murder investigation.
★ 7.7/10
(308 votes)
The End Game (2)
S1:E11
Desperate to clear Janina's name, Sorjonen races to piece together fragments from different crime scenes and catch the suspected killer off guard
★ 7.4/10
(262 votes)
Five Finger Exercise (1)
S2:E1
Double homicide takes Kari Sorjonen to the other side of the border, where he finds that past isn't where he once left it.
★ 7.4/10
(233 votes)
Five Finger Exercise (2)
S2:E2
Sorjonen needs to learn more about Lena's past in order to catch a murderer who has nothing to lose.
★ 7.4/10
(232 votes)
The Rite of Spring (1)
S2:E3
A fetus preserved in formaline is found in head of day care center Susanna Lehto's home. Kari's investigations reveal hidden past regarding children.
★ 7.5/10
(240 votes)
The Rite of Spring (2)
S2:E4
After learning about Susanna Lehto's past, Sorjonen is the only one who doesn't think the case is solved.
★ 7.5/10
(221 votes)
Cat’s Cradle (1)
S2:E5
Sorjonen takes a leave of absence because of his wife. Young man is shot on broad daylight. Niko Uusitalo is chosen to lead the investigations.
★ 7.5/10
(224 votes)
Cat’s Cradle (2)
S2:E6
Rooftop killer's case comes near Sorjonen's family. Despite of his dire family situation, Kari promises to catch the killer fast.
★ 7.5/10
(209 votes)
Bloodmaid (1)
S2:E7
Old missing person case is re-opened after dead body is found in student housing. Sorjonen must solve one of the most complicated crime scene in VARE's history.
★ 7.4/10
(205 votes)
Bloodmaid (2)
S2:E8
Two dead bodies and neither of them is the missing woman. Sorjonen finds something that he's too afraid to tell to his colleagues.
★ 7.2/10
(218 votes)
Without a Shadow (1)
S2:E9
Sons of lawyer Laakkonen, Valdek and Nikolai, come to Sorjonen to find their missing mother and step daughter. Old case is re-opened after trace leads back to Russia.
★ 7.2/10
(221 votes)
Without a Shadow (2)
S2:E10
Both families, Sorjonen and Jaakkola, have to admit that the past isn't where they left it.
★ 7.7/10
(255 votes)
The Human Stain
S3:E1
As Kari and family wrestle with devastating news, Heikkinen calls to ask for help with a kidnapping case, and Katia stands trial for attempted murder.
★ 7.5/10
(189 votes)
The Human Beast (1)
S3:E2
Over Niko's objections, Kari dives into a series of grisly crimes that yield more echoes of past cases. Janina grows frustrated with her father.
★ 7.1/10
(206 votes)
The Human Beast (2)
S3:E3
As the team races to track down potential victims, Kari scours the country for news of the killer's daughter. A disturbing video captures a new crime.
★ 7.1/10
(185 votes)
Sons and Lovers (1)
S3:E4
When a man is murdered inside his room at a retirement home, Kari and team question his three very different sons and his much younger girlfriend.
★ 7.1/10
(188 votes)
Sons and Lovers (2)
S3:E5
The week's events play out from a different angle, revealing new dynamics within the family. Meanwhile, Kari grapples with his own father issues.
★ 7.1/10
(180 votes)
Sons and Lovers (3)
S3:E6
After another key figure in the case is found dead, Kari revisits a suspicious tragedy in the family's past. Janina interrogates Jarkko on camera.
★ 7.3/10
(181 votes)
The Lady in the Looking-Glass (1)
S3:E7
The ritualistic murder of a young swimming instructor draws the team to a conservative religious community teeming with secrets.
★ 7.6/10
(181 votes)
The Lady in the Looking-Glass (2)
S3:E8
Shocking news and an unsettling encounter stoke tensions in the community. Kari leaps into action after finding Janina's diary.
★ 7.7/10
(160 votes)
Chess Story (1)
S3:E9
A mysterious outbreak leaves Kari locked down in a hospital ward — just as he and the team brace for the return of Lasse Maasalo.
★ 7.9/10
(200 votes)
Chess Story (2)
S3:E10
With the city in crisis, Anneli faces an ultimatum, and Kari must decide just how far he's willing to go to stop his nemesis.