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During a routine search of an old cabin in the remote and wintery back country, Finnish policewoman, Nina Kautsalo, discovers two dead prostitutes, with a third still fighting for her life. The ensuing investigation takes a surprise twist when an extremely rare and deadly virus is discovered in the surviving woman’s bloodwork. When the Finnish Bureau of Investigation takes over the case, German virologist, Thomas Lorenz is called in to assist in identifying and containing the virus. Set within the endless white expanse of the arctic circle, Nina and Thomas must rely on each other to have any hope of saving the ones they love. But what takes precedence? A deadly virus or an active serial killer?
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During a routine search of an old cabin in the remote and wintery back country, Finnish policewoman, Nina Kautsalo, discovers two dead prostitutes, with a third still fighting for her life. The ensuing investigation takes a surprise twist when an extremely rare and deadly virus is discovered in the surviving woman’s bloodwork. When the Finnish Bureau of Investigation takes over the case, German virologist, Thomas Lorenz is called in to assist in identifying and containing the virus. Set within the endless white expanse of the arctic circle, Nina and Thomas must rely on each other to have any hope of saving the ones they love. But what takes precedence? A deadly virus or an active serial killer?
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Episode 1
Finnish police Nina Kautsalo makes a horrific discovery in the basement of wilderness cabin. Soon the find brings German virologist, Thomas Lorenz, to work on the case.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Kristo Salminen, Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Alina Tomnikov, Lena Meriläinen, Carl-Kristian Rundman
Episode 2
National Bureau of Investigation joins the investigation and Nina is forced off the case. Tracks in the snow give her a new lead, however.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Inka Kallén, Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Janne Kataja, Alina Tomnikov, Joi Johannsson
Episode 3
Raunola, the man suspected for the murders is leaving the investigators confused. The virus investigation takes a bad turn, and Nina and Thomas find each other in surprising place.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Inka Kallén, Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Alina Tomnikov
Episode 4
Both crime and virus investigations are progressing slowly. Work and personal life are starting to mix for both Nina and Thomas.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Inka Kallén, Kari Ketonen, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Joi Johannsson, Clemens Schick
Episode 5
Virus investigation becomes even more topical. Police track down the fourth victim.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Jón Atli Jónasson, Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Inka Kallén, Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Joi Johannsson
Episode 6
Nina gets a chance to interrogate the fourth woman. Esko gets into trouble with the police. The first victim wakes up from coma.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Jón Atli Jónasson, Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Inka Kallén, Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Chike Ohanwe, Joi Johannsson
Episode 7
Nina and Thomas are in danger when Raunola returns to Ivalo. Marita gets bad news in quarantine.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Jón Atli Jónasson, Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Inka Kallén, Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Alina Tomnikov
Episode 8
Nina and Thomas get new information from a surprising source. Thomas has to fight for his daughter's custody. Virus infection takes a frightening turn.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Jón Atli Jónasson, Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Chike Ohanwe, Alina Tomnikov, Lena Meriläinen
Episode 9
Nina and Thomas participate in an illegal expedition to Murmansk. Venla is fighting for her life.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Taneli Mäkelä, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Janne Kataja, Chike Ohanwe, Lena Meriläinen, Joi Johannsson, Clemens Schick
Episode 10
Nina and Thomas return to Finland. Venla gets help from unexpected source. Nina will have to step into the darkness once more.
Directed by Hannu SalonenWritten by Olli Tola, Joona TenaGuest stars Kari Ketonen, Taneli Mäkelä, Maria Ylipää, Mikko Leppilampi, Anu Sinisalo, Joi Johannsson, Clemens Schick, Raili Raitala
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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