This Finnish detective series follows PI Vares, known as "the Finnish Columbo," as he navigates mysterious crimes and dangerous underworld syndicates in Helsinki. Over 14 seasons and 28 years, the series has gained a cult following for its gritty portrayal of the city, intricate cases of disappearance, homicide, and ritualistic murders, and the resilient character of Vares.
This Finnish detective series follows PI Vares, known as "the Finnish Columbo," as he navigates mysterious crimes and dangerous underworld syndicates in Helsinki. Over 14 seasons and 28 years, the series has gained a cult following for its gritty portrayal of the city, intricate cases of disappearance, homicide, and ritualistic murders, and the resilient character of Vares. The show also features his bittersweet partnership with junior colleague Kuronen, who balances Vares' eccentricity with modern detective skills. Each season presents a self-contained case, culminating in a dramatic showdown with a villain. The series blends gritty realism with whimsical dialogue, making it a unique treat for fans of detective and crime shows.
On the trail of a woman, Vares finds himself caught up with underworld characters who are on the trail of hidden millions.
On the trail of a woman, Vares finds himself caught up with underworld characters who are on the trail of hidden millions.
The tough Detective Vares, get hired by a friend accused of murdering a girl. His job is to find the real killer, but people aren't talking.
The tough Detective Vares, get hired by a friend accused of murdering a girl. His job is to find the real killer, but people aren't talking. Before he can get traction another homicide takes place- and things move toward a dire conclusion.
A young student is found stabbed, and her family hires Vares to investigate the case.
A young student is found stabbed, and her family hires Vares to investigate the case.
Tough Finnish detective Jussi Vares gets hired by a friend at a newspaper to investigate a 15 year old mystery regarding the disappearance of 3 girls.
Tough Finnish detective Jussi Vares gets hired by a friend at a newspaper to investigate a 15 year old mystery regarding the disappearance of 3 girls.
Vares gets a client who needs private investigations. Despite the beautiful wife, Vares smells a rat.
Vares gets a client who needs private investigations. Despite the beautiful wife, Vares smells a rat.
Jussi Vares goes in a small town to investigate a murder of young girl. This little goodloving town isn't as pure as it seems.
Jussi Vares goes in a small town to investigate a murder of young girl. This little goodloving town isn't as pure as it seems.
Vares falls in love with a beautiful brunette - only to lose her in a horrible way. After dating Sole a few weeks, her body is found in a bird-watching tower.
Vares falls in love with a beautiful brunette - only to lose her in a horrible way. After dating Sole a few weeks, her body is found in a bird-watching tower.
The tango king Harry Koivikko was found dead six years ago in a sleaze bag motel, with a knife is his back. The biggest manhunt in the county faded away without results.
The tango king Harry Koivikko was found dead six years ago in a sleaze bag motel, with a knife is his back. The biggest manhunt in the county faded away without results.
Private Eye Jussi Vares finds two dead bodies in a remote house. A year later, Vares is hired to investigate the case.
Private Eye Jussi Vares finds two dead bodies in a remote house. A year later, Vares is hired to investigate the case. Vares gets dangerously close to the "Council" - a secret gentlemen's club, the head of which is "The Sheriff". To the members of the Council, human life is cheap.
Vares gets a desperate call from his friend Kyy, who needs saving. While Vares is saving his friend, the daughter of a new family of private detectives is kidnapped.
Vares gets a desperate call from his friend Kyy, who needs saving. While Vares is saving his friend, the daughter of a new family of private detectives is kidnapped. Vares has to gamble with higher stakes than ever before. Events begin to link up with the parties of a mysterious sex cult and a showdown in the underworld.
