Estonia tells the story of the tragic accident of the car-ferry MS Estonia, which deeply shocked the world in the autumn of 1994. Through the moving personal stories of victims, survivors, loved ones and investigators, the eight-part series explores how it is possible that 852 people lost their lives and no one is held accountable.
Cast: Jussi Nikkilä, Claes Hartelius
Season 1
8 episodes
1. Rescue OperationThe year is 1994 when a sudden distress signal goes out in the Baltic Sea. MS Estonia is about to sink. The priest Mikaela Karlsson, the engineer Henri Peltonen and the rescue diver Ari Luoma-aho are fighting on each side to get a handle on the situation.N-14CC42minOct 15, 2023
2. Passenger ListThe accident commission, with representatives from Sweden, Estonia and Finland, meets for the first time.They state that the wreck must be found. Mikaela Larsson seeks information for the relatives and Henri Peltonen's engineering skills are put to the test.N-14CC41minOct 15, 2023
3. MaydayA long and difficult night awaits the crew of the MS Silja Europa when they decide to turn their ship around and come to Estonia's rescue. The wreckage is found, but new questions are raised as the underwater cameras approach the seabed.N-14CC42minOct 22, 2023
4. The Emergency BuoyThe conflicts grow within the accident commission when Sweden's chairman Erik Claeson refuses to share all the video material from the wreck with other countries.N-14CC42minOct 29, 2023
5. The Sailor on Duty.The survivor Janek Tamm is called in for his seventh questioning at the accident commission. Henri Peltonen tries to produce a complete timeline of the course of events, but Tamm's story changes time and time again. Can he really be trusted?N-14CC39minNov 5, 2023
6. Mr. SkylightBrothers Axel and Lucas are on the boat home from a business trip in Tallinn when their cabin suddenly fills with water. The accident commission needs a new chairman, and when several representatives resign, the entire investigation risks falling apart.N-14CC42minNov 12, 2023
7. Life RaftAn Estonian dancer and a Swedish woman fight for their lives in the cold water after Estonia sinks. Peltonen does his best to keep the investigation going, but when the budget gets tight, he chooses to take matters into his own hands.N-14CC42minNov 19, 2023
8. The Final ReportThe accident commission decides to publish its final report. Survivors and relatives seek justice and gather to honor all those who lost their lives.N-14CC42minNov 26, 2023
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Estonia
Estonia tells the story of the tragic accident of the car-ferry MS Estonia, which deeply shocked the world in the autumn of 1994. Through the moving personal stories of victims, survivors, loved ones and investigators, the eight-part series explores how it is possible that 852 people lost their lives and no one is held accountable.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Miikko Oikkonen
- Studio
- Fisher King Production, Kärnfilm, Panache Productions
Maturity rating
N-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Swedish, Estonian, English, Finnish
Where to watch
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