Genres
Networks
Elisa Viihde Viaplay
Created By
Kirsti Manninen
Shadow Lines (Nyrkki)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Top Cast
Emmi Parviainen
Helena Korhonen
Olavi Uusivirta
Julius Boije
Sampo Sarkola
Olavi Suominen
Katja Küttner
Aune Lyytinen
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Yrjö Ylitalo
Jessica Grabowsky
Tabe Slioor
Eero Ritala
Martti Luoto
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)
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.
10 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Fists In Blood
2019-10-04In 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?
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: The other side of the coin
2019-10-04Big 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?
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: Escape From Porkkala
2019-10-04While 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.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 4: Woman's instinct
2019-10-11The 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.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 5: Murder in Moscow
2019-10-11President 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.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 6: Allies
2019-10-11Kekkonen is the center of attention at Tabe Slioor's party. Of course, Nyrkki is also there and has to witness Paasikivi's outburst.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 7: The Price of Freedom
2019-10-18Fagerholm'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.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 8: The Last Mission
2019-10-18Julius 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.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 9: Return to Porkkala
2019-10-18The return of Porkkala and the presidential election getting closer. Will CIA agent Lisa succeed in makingJulius an ally? Helena organizes the defect of Sergejev and her children to the west.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 10: Kekkonen, Kekkonen, Kekkonen
2019-10-18On the eve of the presidential election, Helena and Julius confide in each other. CIA agent Lisa has decided not to leave Fagerholm's victory to a chance, but Nyrkki will stand their ground.
Runtime: 42 min
Season 2 (2021)
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.
8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: On the Edge of the Grave
2021-09-06Kekkonen takes office and the Nyrkki buries one of its members. Helena is still searching for answers about her past. A routine gig turns into a war zone when a new enemy appears on the scene.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Strikebreakers
2021-09-06Helena discovers a shocking secret about her mother. Helena and Olavi are tasked with finding out who is behind the general strike while Aune and Yrjö search for their enemy.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: Old And New
2021-09-13The strike ends and Kekkonen rewards Yrjö by sending him on leave. Helena and Olavi have a fun evening together while Tabe meets a new acquaintance. Aune visits an old friend.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 4: With Two Cards
2021-09-13Nyrkki finds out that the government is about to attend a top secret meeting, and fears for the worst. Helena and Olavi resort to old tricks and Tabe saves the day.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 5: Betrayers And The Betrayed
2021-09-20Nyrkki is on the verge of falling apart and is questioning who it can trust. Helena takes a huge risk to save Finland and find the truth about her mother. Olavi pays a high price for his loyalty.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 6: Life Or Death
2021-09-20While Helena fights with her past and Yrjö for his life, Olavi makes a hard decicion. Aune enjoys the power she has gained and Tabe decides to turn over a new page in her life.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 7: The Devil's Deal
2021-09-27Helena meets her father and Tabe meets an old friend. Helena makes a deal with the devil. Olavi is on his way to hell. Nyrkki must save Finland, but is it too late?
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 8: Fist Punch
2021-09-27As they fight for their country, the members of the Nyrkki learn that they must join forces once more to save themselves.
Runtime: 42 min
