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Helsinki Syndrome

Series Overview

Family man Elias Karo takes four journalist hostage at their newspaper’s headquarters, in a desperate attempt to get them to reveal the wrongdoing wreaked on his family during the 90's recession.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
Yle TV1
Yle Areena
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 14 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

2022 – Present

Premiered: Fri, Sep 2, 2022

Created By
Miikko Oikkonen

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Season 2, Episode 6: “The Last Day”

Elias seems suicidal as he gives his last interview to Hanna. He misses his children. Everything seems to be over, but are things really as they seem?

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Helsinki Syndrome | Trailer | Serial Killer 2022

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-11

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Juuso Syrjä

Screenplay & Story

Miikko Oikkonen

Department Leadership Roster

Juuso Syrjä

Juuso Syrjä

Director

Miikko Oikkonen

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Helsinki Syndrome

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What is Helsinki Syndrome about?

Family man Elias Karo takes four journalist hostage at their newspaper’s headquarters, in a desperate attempt to get them to reveal the wrongdoing wreaked on his family during the 90's recession.

How many seasons does Helsinki Syndrome have?

Helsinki Syndrome comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Helsinki Syndrome?

Key cast members in Helsinki Syndrome include Peter Franzén, Oona Airola, Taneli Mäkelä, Laura Malmivaara, Antti Luusuaniemi.

Who created or directed Helsinki Syndrome?

Helsinki Syndrome was developed and directed by Juuso Syrjä.