[06/05/25 - 11:06 PM] Max Original Documentary Series "Most Wanted: Teen Hacker" Debuts This September The series follows the illegal exploits of Finnish hacker Julius Kivimäki, known as Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who rose to infamy after forcing a U.S. passenger plane to make an emergency landing, shutting down PlayStation globally and orchestrating several dangerous SWAT attacks - including one targeting the family of an FBI agent.
[via press release from Warner Bros. Discovery]
Max Original Documentary Series MOST WANTED: TEEN HACKER Debuts This September
The Max Original four-part documentary series MOST WANTED: TEEN HACKER, the unbelievable true story of a boy once named by the FBI as one of the most dangerous hackers in the world, debuts this September on HBO Max. New episodes will debut weekly on Fridays throughout September across Europe and the U.S.
Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Sami Kieksi and co-written with Joni Soila, the series follows the illegal exploits of Finnish hacker Julius Kivimäki, known as Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who rose to infamy after forcing a U.S. passenger plane to make an emergency landing, shutting down PlayStation globally and orchestrating several dangerous SWAT attacks - including one targeting the family of an FBI agent.
The series includes compelling interviews with FBI agents, SWAT team members, cybersecurity experts, Kivimäki's victims, internationally recognized hackers, and Kivimäki himselfm who is currently serving a prison sentence.
Pil Brandstrup, GVP, Original Production Networks & Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery Nordics, quote: "MOST WANTED: TEEN HACKER is a powerful example of Nordic storytelling with global relevance. The Max Original documentary explores the significantly important topic of cybercrime which affects us all. With access to the Finnish hacker, victims around the world, top cybersecurity experts, and even a former FBI agent, the series presents a gripping, multi-perspective narrative. It's a story that is both eye-opening and timely, offering something we haven't seen before."
Sami Kieksi, an award-winning Finnish producer, director, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker. He is best known for his powerful and socially conscious documentaries, often focusing on people living on the margins of society. His work has been praised for its psychological depth and human-centered approach to difficult and stigmatized topics.
Joni Soila is a seasoned Finnish journalist, documentary creator, and producer, known for shaping some of Finland's most-watched and talked-about docuseries and factual entertainment. With a sharp eye for compelling characters and cultural phenomena, Soila has been the driving force behind numerous acclaimed productions. He is behind the concepts and production of several major series for all of Finland's leading TV channels and streaming platforms.
Produced by Aller Studio and commissioned for HBO Max by Pil Brandstrup, GVP of Original Production Networks & Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery Nordics, and Katja Santala, Director of Original Production Networks & Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery Finland, the documentary uncovers how the FBI tracked down the then 15-year-old hacker at a casino in Las Vegas.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
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About Max
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About Aller Studios
Aller Studios develops and produces entertainment and documentary series for TV channels and streaming platforms - and also specializes in branded entertainment. The company is part of the Aller Media Nordic, a leading Nordic media group with a 150-year history. https://aller.fi/aller-studios/
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