Series synopsis
Shadow Lines, also known as Nyrkki is a drama war & politics television series that premiered on Elisa Viihde on October 4, 2019. It ended on September 27, 2021. It was created by Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen. It stars Emmi Parviainen, Olavi Uusivirta, Sampo Sarkola and Katja Küttner.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emmi Parviainen as Helena Korhonen
- Olavi Uusivirta as Julius Boije
- Sampo Sarkola as Olavi Suominen
- Katja Küttner as Aune Lyytinen
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Yrjö Ylitalo
- Jessica Grabowsky as Tabe Slioor
- Eero Ritala as Martti Luoto
- Ivan Mathias Petersson as Ivan Sergejev
Supporting cast
- Nika Savolainen as Irina Sergejeva
Guest cast
- Jonna Järnefelt as Lisa Salmén
- Samuli Vauramo as John McCadden
- Jevgeni Haukka as Sergei Sabanov
- Rich Lyons as George K. McFall
- Maksim Pavlenko as Dmitri Sergejev
- Kari Hietalahti as Kyösti Saarnio
- Robert Enckell as Bror Svensson
- Rafael Edholm as Donald Walker
- Elina Knihtilä as Hertta Kuusinen
- Dick Idman as Tohtori Wilhelmsson
- Pirjo Lonka as Aino Himinkinen
- Krista Kosonen as Maria Salmi
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 4, 2019 | October 18, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 6, 2021 | September 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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? |
October 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
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? |
October 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On the Edge of the Grave 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. |
September 6, 2021 |
| 2 |
Strikebreakers 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. |
September 6, 2021 |
| 3 |
Old And New 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. |
September 13, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Elisa Viihde |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |