Keisari Aarnio (2018) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2018, Keisari Aarnio is a policier series.

What it’s about. When Jari Aarnio was younger, he was honored as ‘Police Officer of the Year’, and quickly became Chief of the Narcotics Squad. The Squad boasted quick results and flashy confiscations. Aarnio’s reputation as a hero cop grew when he used a pair of garden sheers to diffuse a grenade which was tossed into his backyard by a vengeful criminal. Now, the hero cop is in prison, serving a maximum sentence. King Liar follows how Aarnio’s abuse of power was discovered through hard work and persistent investigation by Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (KRP) and two reporters from the country’s largest newspaper. Together, they uncovered the most unbelievable tale of crime, bribery, prostitution, drug trafficking, and money laundering. When he was arrested, Aarnio denied all charges and tried to use his allies in the police department, media, and even the government to make it all seem like a witch hunt orchestrated by the KRP.

Who’s in it. Keisari Aarnio stars Veera Lehtinen as Riina Väliaho, Kari Hietalahti as Jari Aarnio, Kirsi Ylijoki as Susanna Reinboth and Pilvi Hämäläinen as Minna Passi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Keisari Aarnio 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 Keisari Aarnio page.

If you liked it. Fans of Keisari Aarnio tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.