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Shadow Lines

  • 2019 – 2021
  • Ended
  • Drama · War & Politics
  • ~45m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.2/10

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.

Latest: Season 2 · 2021

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Year 1956. Kekkonen has been elected as the President of Finland. As the Republic struggles in the pressure of the Eastern and Western superpowers, the secret intelligence unit Nyrkki faces a threat from its own past.

  1. E1. On the Edge of the Grave

    Sep 6, 2021 · 45m

    Kekkonen takes office and the Nyrkki buries one of its members. Helena is still searching for answers about her past. A routine gig turns into a war zone when a new enemy appears on the scene.

  2. E2. Strikebreakers

    Sep 6, 2021 · 42m

    Helena discovers a shocking secret about her mother. Helena and Olavi are tasked with finding out who is behind the general strike while Aune and Yrjö search for their enemy.

  3. E3. Old And New

    Sep 13, 2021 · 42m

    The strike ends and Kekkonen rewards Yrjö by sending him on leave. Helena and Olavi have a fun evening together while Tabe meets a new acquaintance. Aune visits an old friend.

  4. E4. With Two Cards

    Sep 13, 2021 · 42m

    Nyrkki finds out that the government is about to attend a top secret meeting, and fears for the worst. Helena and Olavi resort to old tricks and Tabe saves the day.

  5. E5. Betrayers And The Betrayed

    Sep 20, 2021 · 42m

    Nyrkki is on the verge of falling apart and is questioning who it can trust. Helena takes a huge risk to save Finland and find the truth about her mother. Olavi pays a high price for his loyalty.

  6. E6. Life Or Death

    Sep 20, 2021 · 42m

    While Helena fights with her past and Yrjö for his life, Olavi makes a hard decicion. Aune enjoys the power she has gained and Tabe decides to turn over a new page in her life.

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