Presidentti (Finnish: “The President”) is a Finnish political drama series that was broadcast on Yle TV1 from 5 February to 23 April 2017. The series was directed by Lauri Nurkse, written by Kirsti Manninen and Antti Pesonen, and produced by Zodiak Finland.[1]

Presidentti
Title card of the series
Written byKirsti Manninen
Antti Pesonen
Directed byLauri Nurkse
Country of originFinland
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Production companyZodiak Finland
Original release
NetworkYle TV1
Release5 February (2017-02-05) –
23 April 2017 (2017-04-23)

Plot

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In 2018, successful businessman Henri Talvio, nominee of a party called Liike (“Movement”), is elected President of Finland. While in office, he faces severe crises both in politics and in his private life.

Cast

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Episodes

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Number Episode name English translation Air date[2]
1 Välitön ja salainen Immediate and secret 5 February 2017
2 Vilpittömästi ja uskollisesti Sincerely and faithfully 12 February 2017
3 Valtakunnan ensimmäinen nainen The first lady of the realm 19 February 2017
4 Tsaarin kuriirit Couriers of the Tsar 16 February 2017
5 Hengenvaara Danger of death 5 March 2017
6 Kultaranta Kultaranta ("The Golden Beach") 12 March 2017
7 Silmänkääntötemppu A conjuring trick 19 March 2017
8 Järistyspiste The epicenter 26 March 2017
9 Likaista vettä Dirty water 2 April 2017
10 Helsinki Summit Helsinki Summit 9 April 2017
11 Kansakunnan etu The interests of the people 16 April 2017
12 Itsenäisyyspäivä Independence Day 23 April 2017

References

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  1. ^ Presidentti – kulissien takaa. Yle. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  2. ^ Kotikatsomo: Presidentti Yle. Retrieved 8 February 2017.