Detective HoleNot every evil hides inside the dark.
When a series of ritualistic murders hits Oslo, a gifted detective must navigate a puzzle of patterns, corruption and his own demons to catch the killer.
WriterJo Nesbø
36 Seconds
Mar 26, 2026
Five years after a traumatic incident, Detective Harry Hole buries himself in case work when a weapons seizure points to a shocking suspect.
Ghosts
Mar 26, 2026
As a gruesome and perplexing murder strikes Oslo, a personal tragedy drags Harry back into bad habits and an obsessive search for answers.
To Silence the Voices
Mar 26, 2026
After crossing one line too many, Harry is reassigned to a missing persons case that raises his suspicions. Waaler sets a trap with lethal consequences.
After They Are Dead, Before They Are Cold
Mar 26, 2026
The police must call on Harry’s expertise after a chilling package arrives by post. But with Waaler leading the case, his return comes at a price.
The Devil's Star
Mar 26, 2026
With evidence suggesting they're dealing with a serial killer, the police shift tactics and chase a promising lead as gang violence escalates across Oslo.
Five
Mar 26, 2026
Unable to find a logical connection between the symbolism, locations and victims, Harry attempts a mind-bending method to crack the serial killer’s code.
Joseph's Blessing
Mar 26, 2026
Patterns and riddles point Harry in the direction of the next possible murder. But is he finally one step ahead, or still chasing the killer’s tail?
The Woman in the Water
Mar 26, 2026
Hunted by his own, Harry goes underground with his captive to prove a theory — only to uncover another deceptive layer separating him from the truth.
Duke Ellington's Piano
Mar 26, 2026
Harry closes in on the secret behind the murders, but as his worst fears surface, the cost of his relentless pursuit of justice becomes alarmingly clear.
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"Detective Hole" is an adaptation of Norwegian novelist Jo Nesbo's work. To be frank I didn't finish this series. The characterizations feel overly heavy and distorted. Main character Harry Hole's alcoholism is chronically overplayed to the point of viewer exhaustion and disbelief. He's drunk to the cusp of dysfunction, but somehow we are expected to believe he can still perform effectively as a sleuth and, by some miracle, keep his job as an experienced and ranked detective, no less. The villain of the piece is again villainous to the point of absurdity. He goes out of his way to be the bad guy in every sense that matters. Being so relentlessly evil it's surprising he has time to do his demanding police job, which you would think would occupy the majority of his time. Somehow, too, he's allowed to drive around as a senior detective in a highly noticeable Lotus sports car he owns, one that draws attention and criminals would easily spot. Taken together it's all rather unconvincing, asking the audience to stretch credulity too far. What's left and its not all bad, still isn't enough to sustain this series. In summary, I have no idea if the script is in keeping with the literary works they are derived from, but for me, this series quickly undermined my sense of what is proportional, reasonable, and believable. In spite of quality acting, a disappointing watch.
