
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…
Drama, Crime • Series • 2026 • 1 season
Starring: Johannes Holopainen, Laura Malmivaara, Elias Salonen
Created by: Petri Kotwica, Hannu Kontturi
S1 E1 - 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.
Aug 8, 2026 • 45m
S1 E2 - 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.
Aug 8, 2026 • 45m
S1 E3 - 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.
Aug 15, 2026 • 45m
S1 E4 - 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.
Aug 22, 2026 • 45m
S1 E5 - 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.
Aug 29, 2026 • 45m
S1 E6 - 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.
Sep 5, 2026 • 45m
Dead End
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.
Drama, Crime • TV Series • 2026