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The Best Episodes of Unknown Soldier Season 1

Every episode of Unknown Soldier Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unknown Soldier Season 1!

Binge this in 4h 45m•Peaking at 8.6/10

The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1: It's Going To Be A Beautiful Day
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    #1 - Part 1: It's Going To Be A Beautiful Day

    S1:E1

    A Finnish Army machine gun company heads east, many of its soldiers seeing battle for the first time.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2: Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk
    8.3/10(105 votes)

    #2 - Part 2: Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk

    S1:E2

    The Finnish invasion continues, but with heavy losses. The soldiers have now advanced deep into Soviet territory. Corporal Rokka arrives to the front with reinforcements.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3: A Toast To Mannerheim's Officers
    8.5/10(104 votes)

    #3 - Part 3: A Toast To Mannerheim's Officers

    S1:E3

    The men occupying Äänislinna are waiting for the war to end so they can go home, but they are ordered instead to advance towards the Svir River.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4: A Basic Carefree Boy
    8.6/10(100 votes)

    #4 - Part 4: A Basic Carefree Boy

    S1:E4

    A protracted bout of trench warfare is wearing on everyone's nerves. Discipline and morale begin to weaken. Snipers watch for even the slightest mistake. Rokka's stubbornness threatens to get him court-martialed.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Unknown Soldier Season 1 Episode 5 - Part 5: A Benevolent Sun
    8.5/10(98 votes)

    #5 - Part 5: A Benevolent Sun

    S1:E5

    The Finns lose their defensive positions one after another against an overpowering enemy force. The chaos of retreat takes its toll on the troops. Finally, peace is declared - but war has left its mark on individuals as well as the nation.

    Director:Aku Louhimies
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1: It's Going To Be A Beautiful Day" is the best rated episode of "Unknown Soldier" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 112 votes. Directed by Aku Louhimies and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2: Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk".