A new Finnish thriller, Icebreaker, is coming to SBS On Demand as a complete box set on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The six-episode series is created by Mia Ylönen, known for Codename: Annika.
Here’s the Lowdown: Icebreaker centers on Coast Guard officer Sanna Tanner, played by Jessica Grabowsky (Midnight Sun), who responds to a distress call from an icebreaker ship trapped in a winter storm. Once onboard, she finds herself in a fight for survival with the ship’s crew, all of whom seem to be hiding something.
What This Means Now: Fans of Nordic Noir and suspenseful thrillers have a new show to watch, with all six episodes available immediately. The setting – a stranded icebreaker during the longest night of the year – creates a claustrophobic and chilling atmosphere.
The Bigger Picture: The series adds to SBS On Demand’s growing collection of international dramas. Creator Mia Ylönen uses isolation, confined spaces, and potentially strange customs to build tension. The story focuses on solving a growing mystery, with the lead character in danger of becoming the next victim. The series will be available in Finnish with English subtitles.
