Arctic Circle

Arctic Circle

Created by Petja Peltomaa, Olli Haikka, Joona Tena

On Elisa Viihde Viaplay, Elisa Viihde

2018–5 seasons33 episodes45 min6.3 / 10

A Nordic noir crime-thriller that layers serial murder with pandemic dread, sustained across five seasons through dual investigation and personal stakes in an isolating arctic setting.

During a routine search of an old cabin in the remote and wintery back country, Finnish policewoman, Nina Kautsalo, discovers two dead prostitutes, with a third still fighting for her life. The ensuing investigation takes a surprise twist when an extremely rare and deadly virus is discovered in the surviving woman’s bloodwork. When the Finnish Bureau of Investigation takes over the case, German virologist, Thomas Lorenz is called in to assist in identifying and containing the virus. Set within the endless white expanse of the arctic circle, Nina and Thomas must rely on each other to have any hope of saving the ones they love. But what takes precedence? A deadly virus or an active serial killer?

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Questions people ask

  • Is Arctic Circle scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.

  • Is Arctic Circle sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.

  • Is Arctic Circle violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Arctic Circle easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Does Arctic Circle leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity11

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love43

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Arctic Circle

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Arctic Circle

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Arctic Circle, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Arctic Circle, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Arctic Circle, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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