Series synopsis
66th North Precinct, also known as Pohjoisen tähti is a crime television series that premiered on Yle TV1 on March 7, 2023. It was created by Olli Haikka, Olli Tola, Timo Varpio. It stars Saara Kotkaniemi, Karim Rapatti, Iina Kuustonen and Anu Sinisalo.
Police work, boxing and family life in Lapland! Maria Pudas (Saara Kotkaniemi), a former boxing world champion, investigates crimes with her partner Samu Pajala (Karim Rapatti) in Lapland. The life of Maria's cordial and slightly chaotic family (Iina Kuustonen, Eero Saarinen, Katariina Kaitue and Heikki Ranta) changes when Maria's father Esko has a seizure and it is revealed that he has debts of 500,000 euros. In order to save her family, Maria decides to return to the ring once more, and to res ...
Premise
Police work, boxing and family life in Lapland! Maria Pudas (Saara Kotkaniemi), a former boxing world champion, investigates crimes with her partner Samu Pajala (Karim Rapatti) in Lapland. The life of Maria's cordial and slightly chaotic family (Iina Kuustonen, Eero Saarinen, Katariina Kaitue and Heikki Ranta) changes when Maria's father Esko has a seizure and it is revealed that he has debts of 500,000 euros. In order to save her family, Maria decides to return to the ring once more, and to resolve the situation, only victory matters.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Saara Kotkaniemi as Maria Pudas
- Karim Rapatti as Samu Pajala
- Iina Kuustonen as Essi Laine
- Anu Sinisalo as Virpi Puhakka
- Stella Leppikorpi as Sofia Laine
- Eero Saarinen as Esko Pudas
- Katariina Kaitue as Anna-Liisa
- Heikki Ranta as Niko Pudas
Supporting cast
- Sari Siikander as Kristiina Juntunen
- Arttu Kapulainen as Jukka-Pekka Lehto
- Hannes Suominen as Whispering bear
- Jari Virman as Toni Pasanen
- Jarkko Lahti as Harri Nikkilä
- Antti Peltola as Teemu
- Petteri Pennilä as Ville Hiltunen
- Aksa Korttila as Amanda
- Juha Uutela as Tero Kuisma
- Auli Laine as Ritva Ovaska
- Erick H. King as Michael Reyer
- Joonas Kääriäinen as Mika Keinänen
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 7, 2023 | March 7, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 13, 2025 | March 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Working as police officers in Rovaniemi, Maria and her colleague Samu are mostly used to dealing with petty crimes. But when a man is found shot dead in the middle of nowhere, their work becomes more difficult. Maria has just decided to give up her boxing career, but suddenly her brother shows up and asks her to go to a fight to solve an urgent family problem. |
March 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A fire breaks out during a concert. What first appears to be an isolated incident turns out to be a pattern and the perpetrator seems to be following the artist Amanda on her tour around Finland. Meanwhile, Niko has, as usual, over-promised. But just when he thinks the battle is lost, Maria decides to resume her boxing career. But she doesn't dare reveal anything about it to Essi. |
March 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A number of rapes are reported in the district, with the perpetrator entering the victims' homes. But there are no signs of intrusion, and the police begin to question the testimonies. By chance, Maria discovers how the mysterious offender seems to be able to walk through locked doors. The atmosphere at Maria's house is frosty. Maria continues to keep the training secret, but Essi suspects that something is going on. |
March 7, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 13, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Yle TV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2025 |
| Status | continue |