Lakeside Murders is a Finnish police procedural set in the industrial city of Tampere, far from the postcard serenity often associated with the country’s lake district. The series follows Inspector Sakari Koskinen (Eero Aho, The Unknown Soldier), a seasoned, methodical detective whose calm exterior masks a relentless commitment to justice. Koskinen balances demanding murder investigations with the quiet strains of family life, grounding the series in emotional realism.

Leading a tight-knit but occasionally fractious team, Koskinen tackles complex homicide cases that cut across social classes, from domestic tragedies to crimes rooted in greed, revenge and long-buried secrets. The show places equal emphasis on investigative procedure and character interplay, highlighting the pressures faced by officers working in a mid-sized city where professional and personal worlds often overlap.

Adapted from the bestselling novels by Seppo Jokinen, the series captures the author’s restrained storytelling style and sharp eye for everyday detail. Tampere itself becomes a character, its red-brick factories, icy streets and surrounding lakes providing a stark, atmospheric backdrop.

Featuring Jussi Vatanen (Crime On Your Mind, The Man Who Died), Maria Ylipää (Arctic Circle) and Jarkko Heinonen (The Seige), Lakeside Murders stands as a compelling addition to the MHz Choice Nordic crime drama catalog!