Estonia
The sinking of the MS Estonia, the deadliest civil maritime disaster in European waters, and its aftermath are chronicled in this powerful drama series.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Drama, Documentary
The sinking of the MS Estonia, the deadliest civil maritime disaster in European waters, and its aftermath are chronicled in this powerful drama series.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Räddningsuppdraget
42 mins
The ESTONIA series tells the story of the tragic disaster of the car ferry MS Estonia in the autumn of 1994 and the subsequent accident investigation. The fictional series is based on real events and explores through the personal stories of the victims, survivors, loved ones, and investigators how it is possible that 852 people lost their lives and no one can be held accountable.
Episode 2
Passagerarlistan
43 mins
The Investigation Commission meets for the first time. Relatives want to hear the truth about the deceased and survivors from the authorities. The Commission's leaders tell the media that the investigation cannot begin until the ship's wreck is found.
Episode 3
Mayday
41 mins
On the night of the accident, MS Silja Europa receives a distress call from MS Estonia. They decide to turn the ship and steer to assistance, facing a long and arduous night. Although the wreck has now been located on the seabed, investigations cannot be commenced because the ship's bow visor is still missing.
Episode 4
Nödbojen
42 mins
MS Estonian's emergency buoy is found on the Estonian coast. Estonian investigators would like to study the buoy themselves, but they must deliver it to Finland. Pressure within the Commission is mounting, and it is no longer possible to continue the investigation as before.
Episode 5
Vaktmatrosen
43 mins
For the seventh time, the Commission of Inquiry summons the crew member who survived the MS Estonia for questioning to find out what happened on the bridge when the crew discovered that the ship was facing a maritime emergency. But can the memory of the witness be trusted?
Episode 6
Mr. Skylight
42 mins
The Investigation Commission is looking for a new Chairman as the whole Commission seems to be falling apart. On MS Estonia, the debate between two Swedish brothers returning from Tallinn about their future together is interrupted when water starts to flow in under their cabin's door.
Episode 7
Livflotten
41 mins
An Estonian dancer and a Swedish woman returning home fight for survival in the cold sea after MS Estonia has sunk. The Investigation Commission suspends the water tank tests for financial reasons, and the progress of the investigation requires the continuation of work without any knowledge of funding.
Episode 8
Slutrapporten
42 mins
The new configuration of the Investigation Commission decides to publish the final report on the MS Estonia accident. Survivors and relatives seek justice and a way to raise the wreck from the seabed. They meet each other on a cruise to commemorate the accident.