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The Best Episodes of Unknown Soldier

Every episode of Unknown Soldier ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Unknown Soldier!

Binge this in 4h 45m•Peaking at 8.6/10

The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4: A Basic Carefree Boy
    8.6/10(100 votes)

    #1 - Part 4: A Basic Carefree Boy

    S1:E4

    A protracted bout of trench warfare is wearing on everyone's nerves. Discipline and morale begin to weaken. Snipers watch for even the slightest mistake. Rokka's stubbornness threatens to get him court-martialed.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3: A Toast To Mannerheim's Officers
    8.5/10(104 votes)

    #2 - Part 3: A Toast To Mannerheim's Officers

    S1:E3

    The men occupying Äänislinna are waiting for the war to end so they can go home, but they are ordered instead to advance towards the Svir River.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5: A Benevolent Sun
    8.5/10(98 votes)

    #3 - Part 5: A Benevolent Sun

    S1:E5

    The Finns lose their defensive positions one after another against an overpowering enemy force. The chaos of retreat takes its toll on the troops. Finally, peace is declared - but war has left its mark on individuals as well as the nation.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2: Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk
    8.3/10(105 votes)

    #4 - Part 2: Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk

    S1:E2

    The Finnish invasion continues, but with heavy losses. The soldiers have now advanced deep into Soviet territory. Corporal Rokka arrives to the front with reinforcements.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1: It's Going To Be A Beautiful Day
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    #5 - Part 1: It's Going To Be A Beautiful Day

    S1:E1

    A Finnish Army machine gun company heads east, many of its soldiers seeing battle for the first time.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 4: A Basic Carefree Boy" is the best rated episode of "Unknown Soldier". It scored 8.6/10 based on 100 votes. Directed by Aku Louhimies and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 3: A Toast To Mannerheim's Officers".