Detective Maria Kallio: Season 2 (2023)

Maria Kallio returns to work as head of the murder squad after a short maternity leave. She struggles to balance being a loving mother and a good police officer, unable to be in two places at once. A young man is murdered at a party, and Maria begins investigating the case. Anu and Koivu's relationship stings Maria emotionally, but she focuses on saving what she can in her own life.

Maria investigates the murder of a figure skating coach. She learns about the strict, disciplined life the figure skaters lead under intense pressure. Maria reflects on what kind of world her daughter will grow up in amid these revelations. Taskinen proposes ideas for modernizing their police unit.

Maria gets a new detective, Anu Wallin, assigned to her team. Maria feels jealous of Koivu due to his relationship with Anu. Stay-at-home dad Antti expresses satisfaction with his life, leaving Maria feeling like an outsider both at home and work.

Maria investigates the death of a writer who lived a double life, hiding aspects of his personal and professional existence. She rethinks her complicated relationship with Koivu during the probe. Antti proposes marriage to Maria. Susanna begins to suspect she is being followed.

To Maria's surprise, Koivu applies for a transfer out of the unit. Susanna gets kidnapped, and Maria suspects the abduction is an act of revenge tied to prior events. Ström insists on handling the negotiations with the kidnapper himself.

Maria's friend Johnny asks her for help investigating the suspicious death of his great-aunt in a care home. Maria delves into the care home's questionable methods and practices while growing drawn to Johnny emotionally.

Maria investigates an execution-style killing. She steps into an undercover role as part of the operation. She weighs her loyalty between personal relationships and professional duties. Maria says yes to Antti's marriage proposal. She questions if it is already too late for their relationship.

Maria Kallio accepts Antti's marriage proposal at the end of season 2, episode 10, after going undercover in an execution case and questioning her loyalties, leaving her future uncertain as she wonders if it's too late.

Maria Kallio steps into an undercover role during the investigation of an execution-style murder, her face tense under the dim lights of a seedy meeting spot as she meets suspects, her hand steady on her hidden weapon while she weighs her loyalty to the team against the risks unfolding around her. She navigates tense exchanges with the perpetrators, her eyes scanning every shadow in the room for threats, her breath controlled as she gathers evidence without blowing her cover. Back at the station, amid stacks of case files and flickering computer screens, Antti finds her alone in her office, his expression earnest as he kneels and proposes marriage once more, the ring glinting under the harsh fluorescent light. Maria pauses, her fingers tracing the edge of her desk, then nods and says yes, slipping the ring onto her finger with a small, resolute smile, her shoulders relaxing for the first time in hours. The camera lingers on her face as doubt flickers in her eyes, the weight of the day's dangers and her divided personal life pressing in, while the episode cuts abruptly to black without resolving the undercover operation's full fallout or her relationship with Koivu. Maria's fate leaves her engaged to Antti, committed to balancing her role as homicide unit leader and mother, yet haunted by the question of whether her acceptance came too late amid ongoing romantic tensions with Koivu. Antti's fate secures his engagement to Maria, standing by her side as her partner. Koivu's fate remains unresolved in tension with Maria, complicated by his past feelings and new relationship with Anu. Susanna's earlier kidnapping threat from episode 6 lingers in the background but does not directly impact the finale. Ström, killed earlier in episode 7, is absent, his death contributing to Maria's earlier retreat to her cabin.

Yes -- Season 2 (2023) of Detective Maria Kallio does not have a post‑credits scene. There is no additional short scene or mid/post‑credits teaser after the episode or season finale; the season ends with the final episode's closing beats and credits roll with no extra footage.

In episode S2.E6 'Kateissa', Susanna has been kidnapped, and Maria suspects it's an act of revenge. Ström wants to handle the negotiations with the kidnapper, creating tension within the team as Maria pushes to resolve the situation quickly.

In S2.E5 'Valkoinen prinssi' and S2.E10 'Cheer for the Liberty', Antti proposes to Maria while she investigates cases that make her rethink her life. She says yes to the proposal in the season 10 episode, but questions if it's too late given her complicated feelings.

In S2.E6 'Kateissa', to Maria's surprise, Koivu applies for a transfer, likely stemming from the strained romantic tension between them. This occurs amid the high-stakes kidnapping case involving Susanna.

In S2.E2 'Liikaa treeniä', Maria investigates the murder of a figure skating coach, uncovering the strict and demanding lives of the skaters. This case prompts Maria to reflect deeply on the world her daughter Iida will grow up in.

In S2.E1 'Motherless', Maria returns from maternity leave to investigate the murder of a young man at a party. Simultaneously, Anu and Koivu's relationship stings Maria emotionally as she struggles to balance motherhood and her police duties.

Season 2 of Detective Maria Kallio (2023) is not specifically aimed at children and contains several elements that may be upsetting for younger viewers or sensitive people. IMDb's parental guide lists Moderate violence and gore, severe profanity, and moderate frightening/intense scenes for the series, and streaming storefronts list it as PG/ crime drama rather than children's fare.

Brief list of potentially objectionable/upsetting elements (no plot spoilers):

• Violence and murder investigations: recurring scenes of homicide investigations, crime scenes, and references to dead bodies and injuries; some episodes center on violent deaths and their aftermaths.
• Disturbing crime details: procedural scenes that examine causes and methods of killings and abuse (investigations into murders, questionable care-home practices, and an execution-related episode premise) that may be distressing.
• Emotional intensity and grief: characters repeatedly experience trauma, grief, and emotional breakdowns -- including the lead detective's struggles with persistent exposure to death and brutality.
• Tense/threatening situations: episodes include tense confrontations, undercover and morally ambiguous situations, and scenes of personal danger for characters.
• Language and adult themes: frequent strong profanity and adult conversations (relationship issues, workplace conflict, moral ambiguity, drinking) are present.
• Mature substance references: moderate depiction or references to alcohol, smoking, and drug-related contexts.
• Frightening or unsettling moments: scenes designed to create suspense or shock (intense investigations, sudden violent incidents) rated "moderate" for fright on parental guides.

If you want a recommendation: the season is better suited for teens and adults comfortable with crime drama and emotional realism; consider parental guidance for viewers under 15 or anyone sensitive to violence, death, profanity, or intense emotional scenes.