Shadow Lines
Nyrkki
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About
During the 1950s, Helsinki was the focal point of the Cold War, as global powers and their intelligence agencies coalesced in the small neutral country that stood between the East and the West. Shadow Lines is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the independence of Finland no matter the cost.
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Season 1
Helsinki 1955: During the upcoming presidential election, the KGB, CIA and other intelligence services will do their utmost to ensure that the president will be of their chosen. Nyrkki, secret team of Finnish spies effectively protects Finland's independence when the newest member of the group compromises everything in search for the truth about their own past.
Season 2
Year 1956. Kekkonen has been elected as the President of Finland. As the Republic struggles in the pressure of the Eastern and Western superpowers, the secret intelligence unit Nyrkki faces a threat from its own past.
Episodes
Season 1
Fists In Blood
In the summer of 1955, the Cold War heats up in Helsinki. Both the Soviet Union that the United States accelerate intelligence activities, as both are afraid Finland sliding into enemy's side in the face of presidential elections. The CIA supports Fagerholm, KGB supports Kekkonen, but who would take Finland's side?
The other side of the coin
Big money is always involved whenever there is top secret information for sale. What is going on at the Porkkala military base leased to the Soviet troops, which is only twenty kilometers away from Helsinki?
Escape From Porkkala
While the U.S. embassy investigates the strange death of its CIA agent and receives surprising assistance from Washington, Nyrkki decides to strike directly at the Porkkala military base, closely guarded by the Red Army.
Woman's instinct
The CIA and the KGB are furiously investigating the agent's death and Porkkala's security breach. As a member of the team, Helena follows the wife of KGB agent Sergejev and faces against Hertta Kuusinen.
Murder in Moscow
President Paasikivi and Prime Minister Kekkonen will pay an official visit to Moscow. Tabe Slioor and his mannequins also travel unofficially there to present Finnish fashion to the mistresses of the Soviet elite.
Allies
Kekkonen is the center of attention at Tabe Slioor's party. Of course, Nyrkki is also there and has to witness Paasikivi's outburst.
The Price of Freedom
Fagerholm's election campaign gets a sizeable remittance from the U.S, that Nyrkki gets a lead on. The struggle between the members of the CIA agents is getting harder and mistrust is growing inside Nyrkki too.
The Last Mission
Julius is beaten and trapped, but Helena reconciles her sins with Sergejev’s gifts. Operation Baba Yaga kicks off at Christmas when Yrjö surprises Helena and Julius with his Christmas present.
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About Shadow Lines
During the 1950s, Helsinki was the focal point of the Cold War, as global powers and their intelligence agencies coalesced in the small neutral country that stood between the East and the West. Shadow Lines is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the independence of Finland no matter the cost. Across 2 seasons and 18 episodes, originally airing on Elisa Viihde.
Shadow Lines Cast and Characters
The cast features Emmi Parviainen (as Helena Korhonen), Olavi Uusivirta (as Julius Boije), Sampo Sarkola (as Olavi Suominen), Katja Küttner (as Aune Lyytinen), and Hannu-Pekka Björkman (as Yrjö Ylitalo). Their performances are a major reason Shadow Lines has built such a passionate audience.
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Shadow Lines flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy FI storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Shadow Lines has 18 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Shadow Lines good? What's the rating?
Shadow Lines holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 18 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Shadow Lines?
The main cast includes Emmi Parviainen, Olavi Uusivirta, Sampo Sarkola, and Katja Küttner, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shadow Lines available in FI?
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When was Shadow Lines released?
Shadow Lines first aired in 2019.
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Shadow Lines currently has 2 seasons and a total of 18 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Shadow Lines about?
During the 1950s, Helsinki was the focal point of the Cold War, as global powers and their intelligence agencies coalesced in the small neutral country that stood between the East and the West. Shadow Lines is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the indepe… It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics genres.
In which language is Shadow Lines originally available?
Shadow Lines was originally produced in FI. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original FI audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Shadow Lines first released?
Shadow Lines first premiered on October 4, 2019 (2019). The series has since concluded its run.
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