Perfect Commando (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Perfect Commando is a comedy and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. Van Hamilton’s first ever trip to his mother’s homeland, Finland, takes a wrong turn as soon as he gets off the plane. The 23-year-old rich kid from California was supposed to have a five-star holiday with his girlfriend Rachel. Instead, he is handcuffed and sent to faraway army barracks to be trained as a commando. Van soon realises that this is not a mistake: he has fallen into a trap set by his parents, who hope that serving in a foreign army will finally turn their loved but spoiled son into a responsible man. Meanwhile, Rachel has to learn to survive in Helsinki without money or a return ticket. She becomes friends with Van’s cousin and his underground rap trio in hopes that familiarizing herself with the customs of the “Nordic white trash” will send her academic career in sociology skyrocketing.

Who’s in it. Perfect Commando stars Kian Lawley as Van, Katherine Hughes as Rachel, Wenla Reimaluoto as Minttu and Juho Uusitalo as Peltola-Huikkonen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Perfect Commando has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfect Commando page.

If you liked it. Fans of Perfect Commando tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.