Series synopsis
Man in Room 301, also known as Huone 301 is a drama mystery television series that premiered on Elisa Viihde on December 19, 2019. It ended on January 23, 2020. It was created by Kate Ashfield. It stars Antti Virmavirta, Jussi Vatanen, Kaija Pakarinen and Leena Pöysti.
Summer 2007, Finland. While the Kurtti are spending their annual holidays in their cabins in the land of a thousand lakes, the family is struck by a tragedy: Tommi, 2 years old, is killed by a gunshot. Elias, a 12-year-old neighbour, is blamed for the death of the child. 12 years later, the family receives a threatening anonymous letter and the secrets start to unravel, and show how far each of them are willing to go for their loved ones.
Premise
Summer 2007, Finland. While the Kurtti are spending their annual holidays in their cabins in the land of a thousand lakes, the family is struck by a tragedy: Tommi, 2 years old, is killed by a gunshot. Elias, a 12-year-old neighbour, is blamed for the death of the child. 12 years later, the family receives a threatening anonymous letter and the secrets start to unravel, and show how far each of them are willing to go for their loved ones.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Antti Virmavirta as Risto Kurtti
- Jussi Vatanen as Seppo Kurtti
- Kaija Pakarinen as Eeva Kurtti
- Leena Pöysti as Olivia Kurtti
- Andrei Alén as Mikko Kurtti
- Kreeta Salminen as Leena Kurtti
- Jarkko Lahti as Joel Leppo
- Vilho Rönkkönen as Kalle Kurtti
Supporting cast
- Asta Friman as Anna Kurtti
- Linnea Skog as Tytti Kurtti
- Nika Savolainen as Nina
- Elias Gould as Leo
- Viljami Lahti as Elias Leppo
- Mikko Kauppila as Daniel
- Elias Salonen as Ellu
- Hilda Panula as Young Anna Kurtti
- Pinja Kivilahti as Young Tytti Kurtti
- Eliel Lahdensuu as Tommi Kurtti
- Oliver Lahdensuu as Tommi Kurtti
- Matti Onnismaa as Korhonen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 19, 2019 | January 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Letter Risto and Seppo Kurtti receive a threatening letter that takes them back to nightmare from 12 years before. In 2007, Kurtti family has gathered at a summer cottage to celebrate Midsummer. The neighbor's lonely son Elias spies on them. |
December 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
Midsummer Risto receives a new threat message while on a holiday in Greece. An unknown young couple takes Kalle to climbing. In Finland, Seppo meets Elias' father. In 2007, Midsummer celebration will end sadly. |
December 26, 2019 |
| 3 |
Boyfriend Frightened Seppo comes to Greece. Risto believes Leon is actually Elias. Anna and Tytti have a mysterious company in a party. In 2007, everyone awakes to Midsummer's Day in intense atmosphere. Elias has an argument about the knife with his father. |
January 2, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Elisa Viihde |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 19, 2019 |
| Last aired | January 23, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |