Series synopsis
The Man Who Died, also known as Mies joka kuoli is a comedy crime mystery drama television series that premiered on Elisa Viihde on June 19, 2022. It stars Jussi Vatanen, Eiji Mihara, Saara Kotkaniemi and Sara Soulié.
Jaakko, a mushroom entrepreneur, finds out too late that he has been fatally slow-poisoned by persons unknown. He sets out to find the culprits before he dies.
Premise
Jaakko, a mushroom entrepreneur, finds out too late that he has been fatally slow-poisoned by persons unknown. He sets out to find the culprits before he dies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jussi Vatanen as Jaakko Kaunismaa
- Eiji Mihara as Kakutama
- Saara Kotkaniemi as Taina Kaunismaa
- Sara Soulié as Sanni
- Kari Hietalahti as Asko
- Matti Onnismaa as Ylikonstaapeli Tikkanen
- Elias Westerberg as Petri
- Antti Virmavirta as Olli
Supporting cast
- Pekka Strang as Sami
- Jari Virman as Tomi
- Satu Tuuli Karhu as Leena
- Janne Reinikainen as Raimo
- Kari Väänänen as Lääkäri Järvinen
- Sakari Kuosmanen as Ilari
- Shinji Ishigaki as Tsukehara
- Takyo Kawachi as Yuhara
- Matvei German as Yuma
Guest cast
- Kardo Gomaey as Bodyguard
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 19, 2022 | June 19, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 15, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Good news, Bad news While Jaakko's sales trip to Japan proves fruitful, distressing news from the doctor back in Hamina jeopardises his business, marriage, and overall well-being. |
June 19, 2022 |
| 2 |
New friends Jaakko takes measures to conceal his actions while attempting to uncover the identity of the individual among multiple suspects who is determined to bring his day to a premature end. |
June 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Best part of the day As a new suspect emerges, Jaakko falls in love; Sam, Asko's henchman, faces a less-than-ideal outcome during his unexpected visit. |
June 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Is This Heaven? Jaako is stunned to find himself alive and breathing. But how is he alive and for how long? |
August 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Merger, She Wrote As the body count continues to grow, Jaako must find a way to reclaim control of his company. |
August 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Wool-Hat Hockey As Stella Lampinen, the Lingonberry Queen, elbows her way into the mushroom business, Jaakko must figure out who around him can be trusted. |
August 29, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Elisa Viihde |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 19, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |