Netflix has been delivering some great crime thrillers lately, like The Night Agent, but their foreign-language series are really standing out. Shows like the Spanish series In the Mud and the German show Unfamiliar have been particularly popular, and this new series – based on a popular book – quickly climbed to become one of Netflix’s most-watched shows. If you’re looking for a gripping mystery set in Oslo, with a flawed detective and a corrupt opponent, this is it. It’s a much better adaptation of the story than the previous attempt starring Michael Fassbender.
Strong viewership and positive reviews suggest that more of Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole novels could be turned into a TV series. The current adaptation, also written by Nesbø, is based on the fifth book, The Devil’s Star. The story follows Detective Harry Hole as he tries to stop a shocking serial killer in Norway, all while battling his rival, Detective Tom Waaler, who he suspects of corruption. As the two detectives clash – one pursuing justice, the other trying to avoid it – Harry must confront his own troubled past.
Detective Hole Highlights How to Properly Do an Adaptation
Director Øystein Karlsen, in an interview with Tudum, explained the show’s success comes from blending a quick-moving mystery with relatable characters and realistic stories. He says it’s packed with unexpected twists. Critics agree, giving the first season a 93% rating for its complex plot and the dark, brooding character of Hole.
Critic Kelcie Mattson calls Jo Nesbø’s ‘Detective Hole’ a truly exciting thriller that lives up to expectations, stating it delivers in all the right places – as you’d expect from such a well-known author. The film seems to be a successful return to form for the series, finally realizing its potential and overcoming the disappointment of a previous, unsuccessful adaptation.
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2026-04-05 21:39