Raid (2000)
Raid is based on detective stories by author Harri Nykänen and made into a 12-part series. The story tells about a police officer who has been investigating white-collar crimes is shot dead in a TV-studio. Another policeman takes his own life at his summer home. A young woman, an executive with a powerful electronics concern, also commits suicide. Her embittered father suspects foul play and he invites Raid, the woman's former boyfriend to "make inquiries". Meanwhile, the police are looking for the first killer - and the trail leads inexorably to Raid. Very soon, however, they realise that the guilty party is somewhere else, and the interests of the police and the avenging angel Raid converge. The unholy alliance shows that even those with morals may, to some extent, use immoral means to achieve an end. The Raid series was voted the best TV-programme in Finland year 2000. Tapio Piirainen received an award for best script and best direction. The series was also honoured with a prestigious film award and the Finnish Whodunnit Society's award. The music from the series sold gold and platinum.
Seasons & Episode
Police officer investigating financial crimes is shot during the interview at the TV studios and lieutenant Jansson is given the case. Raid, a well known criminal in Finland and Sweden returns to Helsinki and starts to examine the death of his former girlfriend. Raid and Jansson crosses paths.
Raid and Sundman gets rid of uninvited guests in the porn shop. Junkyard Emperor tells Jansson and Susisaari story about Raid's past. Truck driver Ratsumies is taken into questioning. Yet another cop dies.
Cop killings are officially marked as solved but Jansson has his doubts and continues to investigate it. Uki gets into trouble and needs help from Raid. Jansson meets Arska who got some interesting information.
Raid and Sundman pays a visit to businessman Jousimäki. Security police confiscates the case files of the cop killings case from Jansson. Police officer Susisaari investigates the document from Perse-Arska and tracks leads to the financial world.. Huusko has other things in mind until two young petty criminals are found dead.
Raid is introduced to his father "the emperor" by Tarja just to find out that they already knew each other. Chief inspector Tuomela warns Jansson to watch his steps. Ratsumies is being followed and asks help from Raid. Jansson's wife discovers something disturbing.
Uki falls off the wagon and Raid burns a sofa.
The Marabou gang reunites and Jansson rises to the occasion.
Raid receives a cryptic message and Tarja is booked for questioning.
Jansson gets put on a course and Raid mounts a raid.
Sanna and Hopo celebrate Midsummer and Arnie gets nailed.
Raid leaks the tape and Jansson's sauna plans are interrupted.
Hammar cancels a flight and Raid gets to the church on time.