Series synopsis
Stop Nyqvist, also known as Pysäyttäkää Nyqvist is a comedy television series that premiered on Yle TV1 on June 10, 2022. It was created by Teemu Kaskinen, Heikki Heiskanen. It stars Antti Tuomas Heikkinen, Marc Gassot, Sonja Kuittinen and Jarkko Pajunen.
A satirical spy comedy. Aleksis Nyqvist, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pushed to the head of Finland's newly founded secret service, when a suitable dummy is needed for the position. However, Nyqvist identifies with his role too well and accidentally causes a security political crisis - and soon Helsinki is swarming with secret agents. How is Nyqvist doing?
Premise
A satirical spy comedy. Aleksis Nyqvist, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pushed to the head of Finland's newly founded secret service, when a suitable dummy is needed for the position. However, Nyqvist identifies with his role too well and accidentally causes a security political crisis - and soon Helsinki is swarming with secret agents. How is Nyqvist doing?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Antti Tuomas Heikkinen as Aleksis Nyqvist
- Marc Gassot as Härkönen
- Sonja Kuittinen as Helena Nyqvist
- Jarkko Pajunen as Hannu Rautakorpi
- Minna Suuronen as Parikka
- Robert Enckell as Reijo Eronen
- Ilkka Koivula as Matilainen
- Darren McStay as Alistair Kirkpatrick
Supporting cast
- Viktor Drevitski as Gennadi Grigorjev
- Amira Khalifa as Hannele Haataja
- Jukka Puotila as Carl-Kristian Nyqvist
- Saana Koivisto as Jenniina Miettinen
Guest cast
- Jyrki Mänttäri as Autokorjaaja 1
- Teemu Kaskinen as Autokorjaaja 2
- Ahti Jokinen as Maanomistaja
- Lari Halme as Hämeenaho
- Greta Mandelin as Ulkomaankauppaministeri Sirkka Bengtson
- Pasi Nousiainen as Ilkeännäköinen vanki
- Jussi Niilekselä as Nato-upseeri
- Simo Reilimo as Kenraali
- Kheba Touray as Baarimikko
- Vincent Willestrand as Virolainen
- Jaakko Hutchings as Reppumies
- Marja Salo as Patricia Vestbacka-Salolainen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 10, 2022 | June 10, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baptism of fire As policemen fall victim in Finland, Aleksis Nyqvist, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' media department, receives a position of responsibility. Chancellor Rautakorpi from the Ministry of Defence conceives a brilliant idea. |
June 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Hunting for a Russian submarine Chancellor Rautakorpi grapples with a challenging situation involving a foreign submarine. The task of locating the submarine is entrusted to Nyqvist. |
June 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Kill Vaananen Grigorjev requests a favour from Nyqvist; Kirkpatrick also seeks a favour from Nyqvist; Nyqvist devises a clever method to circumvent the chain of command. |
June 10, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Yle TV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 10, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 10, 2022 |
| Status | continue |