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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 117 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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16 year old Allu Korva is sent to work on the family farm in Torvenkyl\u00e4, north of Finland. A summer of punishment changes when Allu meets local girl Kerttu, gets to know the local youngsters, and the elderly farmers Svante and Lahja. Based on the novel by Anna-Leena H\u00e4rk\u00f6nen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Carola Hakola, Rebekka Baer, Noa Lange, Sulo Laukkanen
\nCreators:<\/strong> Oskari Sipola
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like H\u00e4r\u00e4ntappoase (2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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M\u00e4d\u00e4t omenat (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 215 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In the 70s, a student activist is committed to a sanatorium .Forced to participate in an experimental treatment for women, she fights back against the program and the methods of her doctor.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Satu Tuuli Karhu, Santeri Kinnunen, Sonja Kuittinen, Armi Toivanen
Creators:<\/strong> Roope Lehtinen, Mikko P\u00f6ll\u00e4, Mia Yl\u00f6nen
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Nyrkki (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 630 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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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. Sphere of Shadows is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the independence of Finland no matter the cost.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Emmi Parviainen, Sampo Sarkola, Katja K\u00fcttner, Hannu-Pekka Bj\u00f6rkman
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2 seasons, 18 episodes, 43.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Pohjolan laki (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 257 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Matti is on a career path in the traditional and large Benson law firm, where his wife Eeva Benson is also a partner. Matti is nominated to take over the management of the family business and everything has been set for the Crown Prince to rise to power when a tragedy in the family pushes Matti to make a radical decision and move to a smaller law firm. He takes only one case with him and it soon starts to unfold into a criminal case, that threatens not only the Benson law firm but the common future of Matti and Eeva.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Lauri Tilkanen, Iida-Maria Heinonen, Anu Sinisalo, Pertti Sveholm
Creators:<\/strong> Juha Karvanen
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ivalo (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2284 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Arctic Circle (aka Ivalo) is set in the unforgiving polar region, amidst the icy landscapes of Finnish Lapland. After Nina Kautsalo, a Finnish police officer, finds a dying prostitute in an old cabin in the wilderness, the ensuing criminal investigation takes a surprise twist when a deadly virus is discovered in her blood. However, when German virologist Thomas Lorenz travels to Lapland to investigate the virus, he and Nina suddenly find themselves in the middle of an exceedingly unusual criminal investigation.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Iina Kuustonen, Maximilian Br\u00fcckner, Pihla Viitala, Susanna Haavisto
Creators:<\/strong> Olli Haikka, Petja Peltomaa, Joona Tena
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2 seasons, 14 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sipoon Herttua: Duke of Sipoo (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 188 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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None<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Kari Hietalahti, Pirjo Heikkil\u00e4, Riku Nieminen, Mari Perankoski
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2 seasons, 18 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Kaikki synnit (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1120 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A detective is forced to confront difficult home truths about his past, and his present, while on the trail of a serial killer in rural northern Finland.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Matti Ristinen, Johannes Holopainen, Maria Sid, Kreeta Salminen
Creators:<\/strong> Venla Aakko, Mika Ronkainen
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3 seasons, 18 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Mister8 (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 151 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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There are enough love and surprises in Maria’s relationships. And no wonder she has a different man for each day of the week. Maria meets Juho and falls in love, but sadly there is no eighth day in a week.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Pekka Strang, Krista Kosonen, Olli Rahkonen, Matti Onnismaa
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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When it comes to TV shows that capture the essence of Nordic culture, few do it with the authenticity and depth of “H\u00e4r\u00e4ntappoase” (2021). This Finnish series, whose title translates to “The Bull Killing Weapon,” delves into the complexities of rural life, family dynamics, and the generational divide in modern Finland. It\u2019s a narrative that, while deeply rooted in Finnish traditions, resonates with universal themes of change, identity, and the struggle between old and new.<\/p>\n

The Setting<\/h2>\n

Set in the picturesque yet rugged landscapes of the Finnish countryside, “H\u00e4r\u00e4ntappoase” paints a vivid picture of a community where traditions run deep. The show does an exceptional job of capturing the natural beauty of Finland, from its dense forests to its serene lakes, setting the stage for a story that is as much about the characters as it is about the place they call home.<\/p>\n

The Plot<\/h2>\n

At its core, “H\u00e4r\u00e4ntappoase” is a family drama. It centers around the Koskela family, who have been farmers for generations. The story kicks off with the return of the youngest member of the family, Antti, who comes back from the city after several years. His return is the catalyst for the unfolding drama, as it brings to the surface long-simmering tensions and secrets.<\/p>\n

The narrative weaves through the challenges the Koskela family faces in adapting to the changing times. The elder Koskelas are rooted in the traditions of their ancestors, while Antti and his generation are pulled towards a future that promises progress but threatens to erase their heritage. This tension is the driving force of the show, exploring themes of preservation, adaptation, and the cost of progress.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n

What truly sets “H\u00e4r\u00e4ntappoase” apart are its well-rounded characters. Each member of the Koskela family is meticulously crafted, with their own dreams, fears, and flaws. <\/p>\n