Series synopsis
Deadwind, also known as Karppi is a drama crime television series that premiered on Yle TV2 on March 14, 2018. It ended on December 19, 2021. It was created by Rike Jokela. It stars Pihla Viitala, Lauri Tilkanen, Mimosa Willamo and Noa Tola.
When Sofia Karppi, a detective in her 30's who is trying to get over her husband's death, discovers the body of a young woman on a construction site, she triggers a chain of events that threatens to destroy her life again.
Premise
When Sofia Karppi, a detective in her 30's who is trying to get over her husband's death, discovers the body of a young woman on a construction site, she triggers a chain of events that threatens to destroy her life again.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pihla Viitala as Sofia Karppi
- Lauri Tilkanen as Sakari Nurmi
- Mimosa Willamo as Henna Honkasuo
- Noa Tola as Emil Karppi
- Riku Nieminen as Roope Hoikkala
- Leena Pöysti as Sara Tulisuo
- Tommi Korpela as Alex Hoikkala
- Malla Malmivaara as Mikaela Lund
Supporting cast
- Kari Hietalahti as Louhivuori
- Olavi Uusivirta as Henri Kuusinen
- Jonna Järnefelt as Linda Hoikkala
- Pertti Sveholm as Carl Sten
- Jani Volanen as Usko Bergdahl
- Pirjo Lonka as Julia Hoikkala
- Pamela Tola as Anna Bergdahl
- Raimo Grönberg as Tapio Koskimäki
- Ville Myllyrinne as JP
- Minna Suuronen as Arjatsalo
- Mikko Nousiainen as Jarkko Vaahtera
- Marjaana Maijala as Maria Litma
Guest cast
- Rea Mauranen as Stella Merihaara
- Aku Hirviniemi as Krister Merihaara
- Mari Perankoski as Sanna Sirèn
- Max Ovaska as Ossi Sirèn
- Kreeta Salminen as Venni
- Tommi Liski as Pomo
- August Wittgenstein as Andreas Wolf
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | March 14, 2018 | May 30, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 5, 2020 | May 24, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 31, 2021 | December 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Widow After a woman's body is found buried at a construction site, detective Sofia Karppi and her new partner home in on the victim's disgruntled ex-client. |
March 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Party Surveillance footage showing Anna leaving the Tempo party leads Karppi and Nurmi to the home of entrepreneur and real estate investor Stig Olander. |
March 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Do-Gooder Karppi and Nurmi look into the Lexus's connection to Anna. Alex Hoikkala receives a startling ultimatum. Usko takes offense to a police theory. |
March 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Whisper of the Stars Detectives Sofia Karppi and Sakari Nurmi investigate two murders and their possible connection to an enormous construction project. |
April 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Meelika As Karppi grieves a painful loss, she and Nurmi search for the meaning behind a cryptic clue written in blood. |
April 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Lady Justice Karppi has a contentious conversation about her son. The mayor finds herself in danger, both politically and personally. |
April 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cage When a woman is found in a cage brutally murdered, Karppi and Nurmi focus on learning everything they can about the victim — and her troubled son. |
October 31, 2021 |
| 2 |
Back Room Fueled by desperation, Ossi makes a move. Karppi receives an intriguing call about her late husband. Nurmi has a brief — but painful — reunion. |
November 7, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Container Karppi's case takes a turn when human remains are found in the sewer. Nurmi visits Laura in the hospital. Henna faces heat from all sides. |
November 14, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Yle TV2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2021 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | ended |