TV series
The Look of a Killer
2011, Finnish, on MTV3. Created by Mika Ripatti & Matti Rönkä.
He may look like a killer, but he isn't one.
In this gripping thriller based on the novels by Finnish author Matti Rönkä, Viktor Kärppä is a former KGB agent who settles in Finland, the country of his ancestors. He tries to make a living as a private investigator and business facilitator for Russian migrants, but finds himself entangled with organized crime. He may look like a killer, but he isn't one.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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The Look of a Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 27 March 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mika RipattiCreator
- Matti RönkäCreator
- Martti SuosaloTeppo Korhonen · 8 ep
- Samuli EdelmannViktor Kärppä · 8 ep
- Maria YlipääMarja Takala · 8 ep
- Ville HaapasaloAleksei Kornostajev · 8 ep
- Katja KüttnerOksana Pelkonen · 8 ep
- Niilo SyväojaMatti · 8 ep
- Ilmari JärvenpääSergei · 8 ep
- Vieno SaaristoÄiti · 8 ep
- Sesa LehtoKarpov · 8 ep
- Jevgeni HaukkaMalkin · 5 ep
- Markku HuhtamoAntti · 4 ep
- Jarmo HyttinenVeikko Luoma · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 February 2011
- Last aired
- 27 March 2011
- Network
- MTV3
- Original title
- Tappajan näköinen mies
- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- Finland
- Type
- Scripted
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The Look of a Killer: quick answers
Is The Look of a Killer worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Look of a Killer are there?
The Look of a Killer has 1 season and 8 episodes.
Is The Look of a Killer finished?
Yes. The Look of a Killer ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Look of a Killer on?
The Look of a Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Look of a Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Look of a Killer?
If you liked The Look of a Killer, try Power Book IV: Force, Deadwind, The Endgame.
Who created The Look of a Killer?
The Look of a Killer was created by Mika Ripatti and Matti Rönkä and stars Martti Suosalo, Samuli Edelmann, Maria Ylipää.