What makes Finland such an intriguing force in television?
Finland is a Nordic country full of quirks and contradictions: icy scenery meets steam-filled saunas, long summer days turn into never-ending nights, endless lakes meet wonderfully dry humor.
Unlike the high-octane thrillers often associated with Scandinavian crime dramas, Finnish series tend to take a slower, more introspective path. They reflect the country’s rhythm of long winters, close-knit communities, and a quiet resilience shaped by both isolation and nature’s intensity. Humor, when it appears, is dry and often self-aware; drama is grounded in real human dilemmas rather than grand spectacle.
This cultural authenticity gives Finnish TV its signature texture: moody but humane, minimalist yet deeply affecting. With its mix of Nordic cool and emotional depth, Finnish TV delivers series that are as beautiful as they are unpredictable, drawing viewers in with stark beauty, understated storytelling, and emotional honesty.
Discover the captivating world of Finnish crime dramas, streaming now on MHz Choice!
Arctic Circle
DRAMA-CRIME | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-MA
A Finnish detective and a German virologist pursue dangerous investigations in Lapland.
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The Hanko Murder
DRAMA – CRIME | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Prodigal father Ruben Waara returns to his hometown and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation led by his police inspector daughter.
Bordertown
DRAMA – CRIME | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Inspector Chantal Vantomme starts a new life when she is assigned to a rural police outpost in the far west of Flanders.
The Paradise
DRAMA – CRIME | BELGIUM | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
A Finnish detective investigates a series of mysterious murders in Spain.
Freezing Embrace
MYSTERY | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Chief Inspector Antti Hautalehto investigates a series of disturbing murders in this tense Finnish psychological thriller.
Enemy of the People
MYSTERY | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Finnish thriller about an investigative reporter drawn into a web of lies, corruption and murder.
Reindeer Mafia
DRAMA – CRIME | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
In the darkly comic Nordic crime saga, the death of an Arctic matriarch leads to a family power struggle over control of her vast estate.
Helsinki Syndrome
DRAMA – CRIME | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-MA
Elias, a working class family man is deeply haunted by the economic strife his family endured in the 90s. To settle a decades-long vendetta, he holds four journalists hostage to expose bank and government corruption while concealing an ulterior motive.
Stop Nyqvist
COMEDY | FINLAND | FINNISH | TV-14
In this dark and quirky spy satire, an unassuming intern is thrust into Finland’s new secret service and tries to stop the planet from exploding into World War III.
A Good Family
DRAMA – CRIME | FINLAND | FINNISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Homicide detective Anna Valli and her husband are thrust into a dangerous underworld when their son brings a heinous crime to their doorstep.
