Raid (2000) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2000, Raid is a drame and policier series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Raid stars Kai Lehtinen as Raid, Oiva Lohtander as Eero Jansson, Mari Rantasila as Tarja Piirainen and Miitta Sorvali as Eeva Jansson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Raid has been warmly received by audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Raid tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba and L'Attaque des Titans.