As soon as the Finnish crime drama landed on Netflix, fans around the globe got immersed in the show. Its captivating storyline and mystery left fans on edge whenever the main character went on a mission. But it’s been over four years, and fans wonder when Netflix will return with Bordertown Season 4. Or will it ever return? Well, the last season ended cryptically, hinting there’s more to come. Further, there is plenty of news suggesting its return. But are they true? Well, such doubts a
Created by Miikko Oikkonen, Bordertown is a Finnish crime series focused on detective inspector Kari Sorjonen. He’s the most respected officer at the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation). He also exhibits traits similar to savantism. But after his wife survived brain cancer, he took a new job, leading the Serious Crime Unit, the SECRI. Kari then moved to a town sharing a border with Russia. But his efforts to be a devoted husband and father were unsuccessful after an infamous criminal arrived.
Bordertown Season 4: Is It Happening?
The third season of Bordertown aired back in December 2019, and since then, fans have been patiently waiting to learn any news regarding Bordertown Season 4. Plenty of rumors suggest the crime drama will return with the fourth season soon. However, neither Yle nor Netflix has confirmed this yet. Well, the series did gain positive reception. It earned 7.6/10 positive responses on IMDb and 89% by Google users. Apart from this, Bordertown won the Best Drama Series award in the 2017 Golden Venla Awards. It also earned the Best Actor and Actress award the same year.
In addition, the show also ended on a cliffhanger. There were even plenty of loose holes left to be explored. For instance, the third season didn’t explain how Sorjonen deals with the aftermath of the murder. But it seemed it was left open for a reason. Despite this, Yle hasn’t yet renewed the show for the fourth run. In fact, the third season has been marked as the final season of the show. So, will Netflix and Yle change their decision? As of now, Bordertown Season 4 faith remains in limbo.
Will There Be Any Sequel Movie?
Soon after Bordertown wrapped up airing on Netflix, the creator started working on its featured film, Bordertown: The Mural Murders. The film, marked as an independent work, aired in the autumn of 2021. It gave fans hope that the giant streamer might return with another sequel movie exploring the main character’s story arc. But it’s been two years, and Netflix hasn’t dropped any plans regarding Bordertown’s sequel movie.
Bordertown Season 4: What Might Have Happened?
The third season was a rollercoaster ride as Sorjonen tried to solve the most challenging cases. He soon discovered a typical pattern in the crimes connected with the cases he had solved before. It later appeared that the killer was watching Sorjonen and his team and challenged them to catch him. But things turned complicated when Sorjonen failed to deal with the matter. But fans can expect that in Bordertown Season 4, Sorjonen may handle the case. It may also focus on the aftermath of the killer’s case and its impact on his life. Will he continue to fight for justice, putting his family’s life on the edge?
Bordertown Season 4: Cast Details
If the show returns for the fourth run, we can expect Vile Virtanen to return as Detective Inspector Kari Sorjonen. Matleena Kuusniemi will also return as Paulina Sorjonen, Lenita Susi as Katia Jaakkola, and Anu Sinisalo as Detective Constable Lena Jaakkola. Besides Kristiina Halttu as detective Superintendent, Taina Perttula will also return with Olivia Ainali as Janina Sorjonen and Ilkka Villi as detective constable Niko Uusitalo.
Bordertown Season 4: Release Date
As mentioned above, the third season was the show’s final season. So, there’s a slim chance that the creator will return with another season. However, there is plenty of source suggesting that the show may return. As per the rumors, Bordertown Season 4 may return sometime in late 2024. Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you updated.