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Series · 2026

Dead End

How much can one man take?

Created by Petri KotwicaJohannes HolopainenLaura MalmivaaraElias Salonen
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8 Aug 2026First aired
1Season

The series

Dead End is a six-part crime drama based on true events. It tells the story of the hostage tragedy of August 1986 — the day that stopped all of Finland and forever changed police tactics.

Episodes

Season 1 · 6 episodes · 2026

  1. Episode 18 Aug 202645m

    20 Kilos

    Based on true events. A masked man walks into a bank with a shotgun and a bag of dynamite. The police leadership decides to eliminate him—but not everyone agrees.

  2. Episode 28 Aug 202645m

    2.5 Million

    The hostage-taker demands 2.5 million and a getaway car—or he'll blow up the bank. The police try to buy time, but every plan fails.

  3. Episode 315 Aug 202645m

    8 Liters

    The hostage situation moves onto the road, and the police don't know how to respond. When the car runs low on fuel, the SWAT team sees a risky chance to end it.

  4. Episode 422 Aug 202645m

    32 Condoms

    The Chase toward the town of Mikkeli continues as the tension builds. The SWAT team prepares for one last attempt to stop the man before he reaches the city.

  5. Episode 529 Aug 202645m

    14 Hours

    The convoy arrives in Mikkeli's market square, where the unaware crowd stands in the blast zone. Johanna uncovers a vital clue that could reveal the hostage-taker's identity.

  6. Episode 65 Sep 202645m

    3:45 AM

    Police leadership allows the car to continue its route from Mikkeli square—but tensions erupt. As the hostage-taker loses control, both sides face life-or-death choices.

Cast

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