Series synopsis
Freezing Embrace, also known as Hautalehto is a crime drama action & adventure mystery television series that premiered on MTV3 on December 9, 2021. It was created by Christian Rönnbacka. It stars Mikko Leppilampi, Onni Parviainen, Antti Reini and Oona Airola.
Commissioner Antti Hautalehto is faced with a complicated case when young men start drowning in the small Finnish town of Borg. Almost every week a new body is found in the river, and soon Hautalehto has reason to distrust his own police colleagues.
Premise
Commissioner Antti Hautalehto is faced with a complicated case when young men start drowning in the small Finnish town of Borg. Almost every week a new body is found in the river, and soon Hautalehto has reason to distrust his own police colleagues.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mikko Leppilampi as Antti Hautalehto
- Onni Parviainen as Tero Lindfors
- Antti Reini as Tarmo Lindfors
- Oona Airola as Jonna Holm
- Iikka Forss as Simon Kannas
- Teijo Eloranta as Karl Berglund
- Marja Salo as Leena Karhimo
- Jemina Sillanpää as Suvi Vettenranta
Supporting cast
- Inka Kallén as Laura Hautalehto
- Pihla Maalismaa as Sanna Nieminen
- Konsta Laakso as Jukka Halme
Guest cast
- Martin Bahne as Peter Sandström
- Nina Hedström as Raija Lindfors
- Petri Kotwica as Hautalehdon naapuri
- Tommi Eronen as Keppi-Kartsa
- Santeri Salminen as Pasi Nieminen
- Jon Jon Geitel as Niko Malmi
- Matti Leino as Lauri Rinne
- Elias Salonen as Aki Tallberg
- Kris Gummerus as Kari Topperi
- Tino Virta as Bodari
- Christian Rönnbacka as Raimo Lampi
- Esa Luukkonen as Poliisi (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 9, 2021 | January 20, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 15, 2024 | March 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Christmas Party A young man who disappeared during a Christmas party is the subject of a case for criminal inspector Antti Hautalehto at the police in Borgå. His boss's alcohol problem increases his work pressure. |
December 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Clock Is Ticking Hautalehto investigates the strange drownings of a soccer team. An eyewitness flees for his life and Hautalehto's wife wants a divorce. |
December 9, 2021 |
| 3 |
Fresh Water A new murder makes Hautalehto focus on the investigation; suspicions about a serial killer arise; Hautalehdo's love life takes a new turn. |
December 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Requiem Mass An unethical psychiatrist is found in a hot tub. And he’s been there for three days. Details about the death make the police suspicious. Meanwhile, art forger Suvi Vettenranta is released from prison. |
February 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
Easter Bonfire The police find a dummy of Hautalehto in a grave. Who's threatening him? Newly released Suvi seems to be under the spell of the strange art cult leader, the Master. |
February 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Holy Week Jaako from the art community has disappeared. Ugly secrets about the Master are exposed. Berglund is ambushed in a press conference and comes under pressure to retire. |
February 22, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV3 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 9, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 14, 2024 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday |