Jarowskij Finland Preps Murder in Hanko

Banijay Nordic’s Jarowskij Finland is bringing author Matti Remes’ Ruben Waara character to prime time in the new series Murder in Hanko.

Written by Eriikka Etholén-Paju and directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, the series is scheduled to air on Nelonen and Ruutu in spring 2024. Production on the ten-part series is underway, and Banijay Rights will distribute internationally.

Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Finnish coastal town of Hanko, the show revolves around the enigmatic character of Ruben Waara, portrayed by Matti Ristinen. A charismatic but somewhat aimless bachelor who recently turned 50, Ruben sells his company and returns to his hometown in Hanko for the summer. Things take a turn when Ruben’s estranged daughter Vera, played by Mimosa Willamo, a dedicated police officer in Hanko, finds herself entangled in a murder investigation on the very day of Ruben’s arrival.

Teea Hyytiä, executive producer, said: “Murder in Hanko is a story of familial bonds as the father-daughter duo untangles the mysterious murder, uncovering secrets and delving into the intriguing power dynamics of Hanko’s influential families. This is a warm and witty series, and we believe the charming plot and stunning coastal setting will captivate audiences both here in Finland and internationally with Banijay Rights.”