Stop Nyqvist

Synopsis

A satirical spy comedy. Aleksis Nyqvist, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pushed to the head of Finland's newly founded secret service, when a suitable dummy is needed for the position. However, Nyqvist identifies with his role too well and accidentally causes a security political crisis - and soon Helsinki is swarming with secret agents. How is Nyqvist doing?

First Air Date: 2022-06-10

Last Air Date: 2022-06-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Heikki Heiskanen, Teemu Kaskinen

Networks: Yle TV1, Yle Areena

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Top Cast

Antti Tuomas Heikkinen as Aleksis Nyqvist
Marc Gassot as Härkönen
Sonja Kuittinen as Helena Nyqvist
Jarkko Pajunen as Hannu Rautakorpi
Minna Suuronen as Parikka
Robert Enckell as Reijo Eronen
Ilkka Koivula as Matilainen
Darren McStay as Alistair Kirkpatrick
Viktor Drevitski as Gennadi Grigorjev
Amira Khalifa as Hannele Haataja

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

Aleksis becomes the unexpected leader of Finland's secret service. As he immerses himself in the role, a security crisis unfolds, flooding Helsinki with secret agents. Nyqvist's transformation sets the stage for a thrilling and chaotic journey.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Baptism of fire (2022-06-10)

As policemen fall victim in Finland, Aleksis Nyqvist, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' media department, receives a position of responsibility. Chancellor Rautakorpi from the Ministry of Defence conceives a brilliant idea.
Ep. 2: Hunting for a Russian submarine (2022-06-10)

Chancellor Rautakorpi grapples with a challenging situation involving a foreign submarine. The task of locating the submarine is entrusted to Nyqvist.
Ep. 3: Kill Vaananen (2022-06-10)

Grigorjev requests a favour from Nyqvist; Kirkpatrick also seeks a favour from Nyqvist; Nyqvist devises a clever method to circumvent the chain of command.
Ep. 4: Just lies (2022-06-10)

Doubts arise about Helena among Nyqvist's coworkers, but Nyqvist resolves the issue by inviting them to the village. Autakorpikin gathers his colleagues too, leading to equally unfavourable outcomes.
Ep. 5: License to kill (2022-06-10)

Nyqvist must try to secure the host country contract through determined efforts; Carl-Kristian vents frustration, blaming site engineer Jaatis.
Ep. 6: Sodom and Gomorrah (2022-06-10)

Nyqvist seeks assistance from Bodin, which proves to be a regrettable idea; Bergenskjöld obtains damning evidence regarding Nyqvist's true history; Härkönen's responsibilities become even more intricate.
Ep. 7: Funeral in Helsinki (2022-06-10)

Nyqvist finds himself increasingly isolated; Helena's eyes finally open; the iron corporation grows uneasy as the security policy game reaches a dead-end.
Ep. 8: Semper F**Kin' Fortis (2022-06-10)

The Nyqvist couple face decisions; Bodin reveals advancing to the next phase; Imatra becomes the inevitable path, fraught with unavoidable collisions.