Arctic Circle

TV SERIES 2018 5 SEASONS

Overview

During a routine search of an old cabin in the remote and wintery back country, Finnish policewoman, Nina Kautsalo, discovers two dead prostitutes, with a third still fighting for her life. The ensuing investigation takes a surprise twist when an extremely rare and deadly virus is discovered in the surviving woman’s bloodwork. When the Finnish Bureau of Investigation takes over the case, German virologist, Thomas Lorenz is called in to assist in identifying and containing the virus. Set within the endless white expanse of the arctic circle, Nina and Thomas must rely on each other to have any hope of saving the ones they love. But what takes precedence? A deadly virus or an active serial killer?

This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.3 across its 5 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
• Produced in Finland, Germany.
• Original Language: German.

Starring Cast

Iina Kuustonen

Nina Kautsalo

Pihla Viitala

Marita Kautsalo

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Venla Ronkainen

Venla Kautsalo

Elena Leeve

Alma Hamari

Mikko Leppilampi

Esko Kangasniemi

Taneli Mäkelä

Rauno Ylikorpi

Seasons

Season 1

10 Episodes • Aired 2018-12-21

No season overview provided for this season.

Season 2

6 Episodes • Aired 2021-12-19

Nina Kautsalo has moved to Rovaniemi in northern Finland, where her daughter has started special school and her mother is undergoing cancer treatment. Nina joins a new Finnish-Russian police team and is partnered with the mysterious Viktor. A new investigation leads them to Murmansk on the trail of a mysterious hunting club. The case also involves an unsolved old murder whose prime suspect has disappeared.

Season 3

6 Episodes • Aired 2023-10-04

Nina Kautsalo returns to Ivalo, where she starts investigating the murder of a local pharmacist as chief of police. Meanwhile, an attempt is made to hijack a top-secret test car. Soon the murder investigation led by Nina also points in the direction of the international car business.