Series synopsis
Helsinki Crimes, also known as Harjunpää is a crime drama television series that premiered on C More on February 17, 2022. It was created by Matti Yrjänä Joensuu. It stars Olli Rahkonen, Olga Temonen, Sanna Saarijärvi and Alma Pöysti.
Helsinki in the summer is shown differently through the eyes of the homicide unit detectives, Timo Harjunpää and Onerva Nykänen; painting a picture of the city where people are not safe in the streets or not even in their own homes. In the midst of the hard crimes it is impossible not to feel the constant worry about your own family while being afraid of losing touch with your children.
Premise
Helsinki in the summer is shown differently through the eyes of the homicide unit detectives, Timo Harjunpää and Onerva Nykänen; painting a picture of the city where people are not safe in the streets or not even in their own homes. In the midst of the hard crimes it is impossible not to feel the constant worry about your own family while being afraid of losing touch with your children.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Olli Rahkonen as Timo Harjunpää
- Olga Temonen as Onerva Nykänen
- Sanna Saarijärvi as Sari Järvelä
- Alma Pöysti as Hietanen
- Emilia Neuvonen as Kottonen
- Robin Svartström as Thurman
- Jutta Järvinen as Elisa Harjunpää
- Frida Rossi as Pauliina Harjunpää
Supporting cast
- Salma Wacklin as Valpuri Harjunpää
Guest cast
- Tatu Sinisalo as Jarkko Kaupinoja
- Tatu Mönttinen as Hannu Myllykangas
- Robin Kawa as Pallosalama
- Outi Condit as Coroner
- Tommi Rantamäki as Marianne's husband
- Jantsu Puumalainen as Tuuli
- Laura Ala-Ruona as Myllykangas' wife
- Nina Khoshnami as Gamefirm's owner
- Anssi Kömi as Henri Tuominen
- Elena Rekola as Police officer gun permits
- Suvi-Pilvi Inkeroinen as Pilvi
- Esa-Pekka Karvinen as Pilvi's father
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 17, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 13, 2025 | March 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Stalker (1) An unconscious woman, a victim of an assault, is located in Munkkiniemi. Harjunpää is assigned to the case, which seems to be linked to other attempted assaults that have been reported in the area. Harjunpää gets a new partner, Onerva Nykänen. |
February 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Stalker (2) When two of the victims of the stalker die, Harjunpää and Nykänen are spurred on to catch the perpetrator. The lonely and desperate ambulance driver dwells in misogyny and plans vengeance. |
February 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Stone Murders (1) Young boys, hardened by their tough home lives, end up committing crimes. Harjunpää is called to examine a water body, who turns out to be a victim of an assault, and is still alive. |
February 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Law of Love (1) When a successful architect gets murdered, Harjunpää, Onerva and a new and irritating colleague, Bingo, begin an investigation; the date of a law student who is running a love scam ends terribly. |
February 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Law of Love (2) The homicide unit discover the motive and identity of the architect's killer; Bingo fails to control himself and gets frustrated; Onerva has a budding affair; Harjunpää realises that he must find a solution to his father's situation. |
February 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Tribal Wars (1) Gang members from East Helsinki arrive at a grand youth party and open fire, killing a popular rapper from Espoo. Harjunpää and Onerva set out to locate the shooters. |
February 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | C More |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday |