Look of a Killer (2011)

Crime · Drama · Thriller

In this gripping thriller based on the novels by Finnish author Matti Rönkä, Viktor Kärppä is a former KGB agent who settles in Finland, the country of his ancestors. He tries to make a living as a private investigator and business facilitator for Russian migrants, but finds himself entangled with organized crime. He may look like a killer, but he isn't one.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (287 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: FI
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2011)

7.21 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 6.6 58 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Mies rajan takaa - osa 1	7.3	14
2	Mies rajan takaa - osa 2	7.3	11
3	Hyvä veli, paha veli - osa 1	7.3	11
4	Hyvä veli, paha veli - osa 2	7.3	10
5	Ystävät kaukana - osa 1	7.9	11
6	Ystävät kaukana - osa 2	7.4	12
7	Isä, poika ja paha henki - osa 1	6.6	9
8	Isä, poika ja paha henki - osa 2	6.6	9