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The Best Episodes of Shadow Lines Season 1

Every episode of Shadow Lines Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shadow Lines Season 1!

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 that stood between the East and the West. Shadow Lines is an international spy thriller that follows a secret intelligence team whose mission is to defend the independence of Finland no matter the cost.

Genres:DramaWar & Politics

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Shadow Lines" season 1 is "Fists In Blood", rated 6.9/10 from 59 user votes. It was directed by Antti-Jussi Annila and written by Katri Manninen, Kirsti Manninen. "Fists In Blood" aired on 10/4/2019 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The other side of the coin".

  • Fists In Blood
    6.9/10 59 votes

    #1 - 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

  • The other side of the coin
    7.2/10 53 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Escape From Porkkala
    7.1/10 47 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Woman's instinct
    7.1/10 45 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Murder in Moscow
    7.2/10 44 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Allies
    7.0/10 43 votes

    #6 - 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

  • The Price of Freedom
    7.1/10 41 votes

    #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

  • The Last Mission
    7.1/10 39 votes

    #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

  • Return to Porkkala
    7.2/10 40 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Kekkonen, Kekkonen, Kekkonen
    7.2/10 41 votes

    #10 - 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