Bordertown (2016)

Overview
DI Kari Sorjonen, a skilled investigator with the Serious Crime Unit in Lappeenranta, navigates a challenging landscape of brutal murders near the Finnish-Russian border. As he delves into complex cases, the emotional toll on him and his family becomes increasingly evident. Balancing his personal life with the demands of his job, Sorjonen's unique approach to crime-solving reveals the dark undercurrents of the seemingly peaceful region. The series intricately weaves together intense investigations with the personal struggles of its characters, creating a gripping narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Episodes
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1

The Dolls' House (1)
Title: The Dolls' House (1) Plot: In search of a more peaceful existence, detective Kari Sorjonen relocates with his family to a serene lakeside comm...
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2

The Dolls' House (2)
Title: The Dolls' House (2) Plot: As Sorjonen and his team examine the latest crime scene, Katia's mother is on her own quest for answers at the reso...
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3

The Dolls' House (3)
Lena uncovers an important lead that could reveal the kidnapper’s identity. Meanwhile, Johanna finds herself confronted by her past secrets. Degerma...
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4

Dragonflies (1)
Title: Dragonflies (1) Plot: While Sorjonen delves into the mysterious demise of a narcotics officer, his daughter Janina finds herself entangled wit...
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5

Dragonflies (2)
Title: Dragonflies (2) Plot: The discovery of a second fatality associated with the pills sends Sorjonen to St. Petersburg, accompanied by a new ad...
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6

The Fury (1)
The team looks into a lead from Europol regarding a dogfighting operation, while Hannu-Pekka seeks Kari's assistance following an unsettling experienc...
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7

The Fury (2)
Lena infiltrates a fight club, putting a strain on her relationship with Katia. Meanwhile, a coworker discreetly shares unsettling details with Sorjon...
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8

The Lady in the Lake (1)
The discovery of a woman alive in a fish trap at the lake's bottom poses a disturbing dilemma for the team. Meanwhile, a politician approaches Taina w...
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9

The Lady in the Lake (2)
Title: The Lady in the Lake (2) Plot: When Sorjonen arrives at the site of a fatal accident, he seeks to unravel the connection between Elina and the...
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10

The End Game (1)
Title: The Final Showdown (1) Plot: Janina's life takes a dark turn when she awakens covered in blood, thrusting her into the heart of a homicide pro...
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11

The End Game (2)
Determined to exonerate Janina, Sorjonen hurriedly works to connect clues from various crime scenes in an effort to surprise the suspected murderer.
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Five Finger Exercise (1)
A double murder leads Kari Sorjonen across the border, where he discovers that the past has a way of resurfacing when least expected.
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2

Five Finger Exercise (2)
Title: Five Finger Exercise (2) Plot: Sorjonen delves into Lena's history to uncover vital clues that could lead him to a relentless killer who has...
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3

The Rite of Spring (1)
Title: The Rite of Spring (1) Plot: In a shocking discovery, a fetus preserved in formaldehyde is uncovered at the residence of Susanna Lehto, the he...
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4

The Rite of Spring (2)
Title: The Rite of Spring (2) Plot: Upon uncovering the history of Susanna Lehto, Sorjonen remains skeptical, convinced that the investigation is far...
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5

Cat’s Cradle (1)
Sorjonen steps away from his duties due to issues concerning his wife. Meanwhile, a young man is gunned down in the middle of the day. Niko Uusitalo i...
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6

Cat’s Cradle (2)
The rooftop killer's investigation takes a troubling turn as it encroaches upon Sorjonen’s family. In the midst of his own personal turmoil, Kari vo...
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7

Bloodmaid (1)
The investigation into a long-unsolved missing person case is reignited when a body is discovered in a student housing complex. Sorjonen faces the cha...
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8

Bloodmaid (2)
Title: Bloodmaid (2) Plot: With two corpses discovered, the search for the missing woman intensifies, yet she’s still unaccounted for. Sorjonen stu...
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9

Without a Shadow (1)
Valdek and Nikolai, the sons of attorney Laakkonen, arrive in Sorjonen in search of their missing mother and stepsister. As they dig deeper into the i...
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10

Without a Shadow (2)
Title: Without a Shadow (2) Plot: The Sorjonen and Jaakkola families come to the realization that their history is not as distant as they had hoped. ...
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1

The Human Stain
Title: The Human Stain Plot: While Kari and her family grapple with heartbreaking revelations, Heikkinen reaches out for assistance regarding a kidna...
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2

The Human Beast (1)
Despite Niko's protests, Kari plunges into a disturbing string of murders that resonate with unresolved cases from the past. Meanwhile, Janina finds h...
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3

The Human Beast (2)
Title: The Human Beast (2) Plot: While the team urgently searches for possible victims, Kari embarks on a nationwide quest to locate the killer's dau...
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4

Sons and Lovers (1)
After a man is found dead in his retirement home room, Kari and her team delve into the mystery by interviewing his three distinct sons, each with the...
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5

Sons and Lovers (2)
The events of the week unfold from a fresh perspective, showcasing shifting dynamics within the family. At the same time, Kari wrestles with his own s...
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6

Sons and Lovers (3)
Title: Sons and Lovers (3) Plot: Following the discovery of another crucial suspect's lifeless body, Kari delves into a troubling incident from the f...
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7

The Lady in the Looking-Glass (1)
The team is drawn into a tightly-knit religious community filled with hidden truths after the ritualistic killing of a young swimming instructor.
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8

The Lady in the Looking-Glass (2)
Title: The Woman in the Mirror (2) Plot: Disturbing revelations and an eerie confrontation heighten unease among the townspeople. Driven by curiosity...
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9

Chess Story (1)
Title: Chess Story (1) Plot: When a sudden and enigmatic illness erupts, Kari finds himself confined to a hospital ward, isolated from the outside wo...
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10

Chess Story (2)
Title: Chess Story (2) Plot: As the city grapples with turmoil, Anneli confronts a critical choice. Meanwhile, Kari must evaluate the lengths he is p...