Dead End
“How much can one man take?”
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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.20 Kilos
08-08-202645 minBased 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.
- Ep 2
2.2.5 Million
08-08-202645 minThe 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.
- Ep 3
3.8 Liters
15-08-202645 minThe 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.
- Ep 4
4.32 Condoms
22-08-202645 minThe 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.
- Ep 5
5.14 Hours
29-08-202645 minThe 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.
- Ep 6
6.3:45 AM
05-09-202645 minPolice 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.
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