As the middle chapter of the season's opening arc, the episode deepens a ritualistic murder mystery while exploring the fractured personal lives of the series' lead detectives. Episode Overview and Plot
: Karppi’s partner, Sakari Nurmi (Lauri Tilkanen), experiences a brief and painful reunion with a figure from his past, further highlighting his struggle to balance professional duty with personal baggage. "Karppi" Takahuone(2021)
Critics and fans have noted that this season, while maintaining the series' signature "" atmosphere of cloudy skies and brooding tension, leans heavily into ritualistic elements and pharmaceutical conspiracies. "Takahuone" currently holds a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb, with viewers praising the chemistry between Viitala and Tilkanen even as the plot grows increasingly complex. As the middle chapter of the season's opening
: The episode tracks the movements of Ossi, a desperate character whose actions complicate the ongoing homicide investigation. "Takahuone" currently holds a 7
In "Takahuone," directed by series creator Rike Jokela , the investigation into a murdered medical researcher intensifies. The victim was found in a cage with peculiar, ritualistic markings on her back—a cryptic symbol that becomes a recurring motif throughout the season. Key plot developments in this episode include: