7.2/1054 votesLoading...#1 - The other side of the coin
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2019
Big money is always involved whenever there is top secret information for sale. What is going on at the Porkkala military base leased to the Soviet troops, which is only twenty kilometers away from Helsinki?
Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.2/1045 votesLoading...#2 - Murder in Moscow
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2019
President Paasikivi and Prime Minister Kekkonen will pay an official visit to Moscow. Tabe Slioor and his mannequins also travel unofficially there to present Finnish fashion to the mistresses of the Soviet elite.
Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.2/1041 votesLoading...#3 - Return to Porkkala
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2019
The return of Porkkala and the presidential election getting closer. Will CIA agent Lisa succeed in makingJulius an ally? Helena organizes the defect of Sergejev and her children to the west.
Director: Alli Haapasalo
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.2/1041 votesLoading...#4 - Kekkonen, Kekkonen, Kekkonen
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/18/2019
On the eve of the presidential election, Helena and Julius confide in each other. CIA agent Lisa has decided not to leave Fagerholm's victory to a chance, but Nyrkki will stand their ground.
Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.1/1048 votesLoading...#5 - Escape From Porkkala
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2019
While the U.S. embassy investigates the strange death of its CIA agent and receives surprising assistance from Washington, Nyrkki decides to strike directly at the Porkkala military base, closely guarded by the Red Army.
Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.1/1046 votesLoading...#6 - Woman's instinct
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2019
The CIA and the KGB are furiously investigating the agent's death and Porkkala's security breach. As a member of the team, Helena follows the wife of KGB agent Sergejev and faces against Hertta Kuusinen.
Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.1/1042 votesLoading...#7 - The Price of Freedom
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/18/2019
Fagerholm's election campaign gets a sizeable remittance from the U.S, that Nyrkki gets a lead on. The struggle between the members of the CIA agents is getting harder and mistrust is growing inside Nyrkki too.
Director: Alli Haapasalo
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.1/1040 votesLoading...#8 - The Last Mission
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/18/2019
Julius is beaten and trapped, but Helena reconciles her sins with Sergejev’s gifts. Operation Baba Yaga kicks off at Christmas when Yrjö surprises Helena and Julius with his Christmas present.
Director: Alli Haapasalo
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.0/1044 votesLoading...#9 - Allies
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/2019
Kekkonen is the center of attention at Tabe Slioor's party. Of course, Nyrkki is also there and has to witness Paasikivi's outburst.
Director: Alli Haapasalo
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
7.0/1037 votesLoading...#10 - On the Edge of the Grave
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2021
Kekkonen takes office and the Nyrkki buries one of its members. Helena is still searching for answers about her past. A routine gig turns into a war zone when a new enemy appears on the scene.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/1034 votesLoading...#11 - Strikebreakers
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/6/2021
Helena discovers a shocking secret about her mother. Helena and Olavi are tasked with finding out who is behind the general strike while Aune and Yrjö search for their enemy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1060 votesLoading...#12 - Fists In Blood
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2019
In the summer of 1955, the Cold War heats up in Helsinki. Both the Soviet Union that the United States accelerate intelligence activities, as both are afraid Finland sliding into enemy's side in the face of presidential elections. The CIA supports Fagerholm, KGB supports Kekkonen, but who would take Finland's side?
Director: Antti-Jussi Annila
Writer: Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen
6.9/1030 votesLoading...#13 - Betrayers And The Betrayed
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/20/2021
Nyrkki is on the verge of falling apart and is questioning who it can trust. Helena takes a huge risk to save Finland and find the truth about her mother. Olavi pays a high price for his loyalty.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1028 votesLoading...#14 - The Devil's Deal
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/27/2021
Helena meets her father and Tabe meets an old friend. Helena makes a deal with the devil. Olavi is on his way to hell. Nyrkki must save Finland, but is it too late?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1030 votesLoading...#15 - With Two Cards
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2021
Nyrkki finds out that the government is about to attend a top secret meeting, and fears for the worst. Helena and Olavi resort to old tricks and Tabe saves the day.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1028 votesLoading...#16 - Fist Punch
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2021
As they fight for their country, the members of the Nyrkki learn that they must join forces once more to save themselves.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1030 votesLoading...#17 - Old And New
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/13/2021
The strike ends and Kekkonen rewards Yrjö by sending him on leave. Helena and Olavi have a fun evening together while Tabe meets a new acquaintance. Aune visits an old friend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1030 votesLoading...#18 - Life Or Death
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/20/2021
While Helena fights with her past and Yrjö for his life, Olavi makes a hard decicion. Aune enjoys the power she has gained and Tabe decides to turn over a new page in her life.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Shadow Lines
Every episode of Shadow Lines ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Shadow Lines!
During the 1950s, Helsinki was the focal point of the Cold War, as global powers and their intelligence agencies coalesced in the small neutral country...
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Best Episodes Summary
"The other side of the coin" is the best rated episode of "Shadow Lines". It scored 7.2/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Antti-Jussi Annila and written by Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen, it aired on 10/4/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Murder in Moscow".