Dead End

How much can one man take?

2026

DramaCrime

Dead End is a six-part crime drama based on true events. It tells the story of the hostage tragedy of August 1986 — the day that stopped all of Finland and forever changed police tactics.

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Production

Mediawan Finland

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

August 8, 2026

Last Aired

August 29, 2026

Networks

Ruutu

Created By

Hannu Kontturi

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

20 Kilos

Air date: 2026-08-08

Based on true events. A masked man walks into a bank with a shotgun and a bag of dynamite. The police leadership decides to eliminate him—but not everyone agrees.

2.5 Million

Air date: 2026-08-08

The hostage-taker demands 2.5 million and a getaway car—or he'll blow up the bank. The police try to buy time, but every plan fails.

8 Liters

Air date: 2026-08-15

The hostage situation moves onto the road, and the police don't know how to respond. When the car runs low on fuel, the SWAT team sees a risky chance to end it.

32 Condoms

Air date: 2026-08-22

The Chase toward the town of Mikkeli continues as the tension builds. The SWAT team prepares for one last attempt to stop the man before he reaches the city.

14 Hours

Air date: 2026-08-29

The convoy arrives in Mikkeli's market square, where the unaware crowd stands in the blast zone. Johanna uncovers a vital clue that could reveal the hostage-taker's identity.

3:45 AM

Air date: 2026-09-05

Police leadership allows the car to continue its route from Mikkeli square—but tensions erupt. As the hostage-taker loses control, both sides face life-or-death choices.