Channel 4 has made available the complete series of the Finnish crime drama 'Arctic Circle', with all four seasons now streaming on its platform. The show, which originally aired in Finland in 2018, follows detective Nina Kautsalo as she investigates dangerous cases straddling the border between Russia and Finland.
Starring Iina Kuustonen as the lead, the series also features Pihla Viitala, Mikko Leppilampi, Venla Ronkainen, and Taneli Mäkelä. The fourth season sees Nina, now chief of police in Ivalo, probe a potential threat to an astrophysicists' conference held during the rare Eiscat comet. Her former boss Jaakko Stenius joins the investigation, and a carbon-monoxide incident that killed 24 care-home residents is revealed to be mass murder.
The synopsis notes: 'When the rare Eiscat comet blazes across the endless night sky... it draws scientists from around the world to Ivalo for an international conference. After the FBI warns of a potential threat, Nina's former boss arrives to lead a covert investigation. As they dig deeper, chilling links emerge between the comet and a fanatical sect determined to fulfill an ancient prophecy.'
Viewers have praised the series for its 'sublime' casting and stunning visuals of Lapland. One audience member called it 'outstanding', while another described it as 'one of the best thrillers ever watched'. The show has been commended for its engaging characters and bleakly beautiful scenery.
All four seasons of 'Arctic Circle' are available to stream on Channel 4 now.
