Dead End
“How much can one man take?”
Original title: Räjähdyspiste
CreatorPetri Kotwica, Hannu Kontturi
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.
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Country
Finland
Status
Ended
Cast
Johannes Holopainen
Jorma Takala · 6 eps
Laura Malmivaara
Johanna Rinne · 6 eps
Elias Salonen
Juhani Lempinen · 6 eps
Minka Kuustonen
Vera Takala · 6 eps
Ilkka Koivula
Henrik Eloranta · 6 eps
Roosa Söderholm
Helena Kymäläinen · 6 eps
Konsta Laakso
Make · 6 eps
Esa Latva-Äijö
Arvo Urpola · 6 eps
Lasse Viitamäki
Jarno Harhala · 6 eps
Marko Keskitalo
Matti Pennilä · 6 eps
Juho Orpana
Simo Korpela · 6 eps
Ilona Karppelin
Aino Sievinen · 6 eps
Antti Tiensuu
Eero Rautavaara · 6 eps
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Trailer
Official trailer
Dead End
Where to Watch
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Episode Guide
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
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From the same creator: Petri Kotwica
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