Netflix is bringing Jo Nesbø’s literary work about Detective Harry Hole to life with Detective Hole. A crime thriller series based on the best-selling novel, it is already garnering the attention of fans with a bloody and gory trailer.
A Norwegian crime drama, it stars several acclaimed actors of the North Germanic nation. Here’s who is who in the upcoming series:
Tobias Santelmann as Harry Hole, the titular detective and protagonist
Joel Kinnaman as Tom Waaler, Harry’s adversary
Pia Tjelta as Rakel Fauke, Harry’s romantic partner
Moreover, the series also stars several talented actors, but their character details remain unknown. Here’s who will be joining the series in yet-to-be-revealed roles.
Danielsen Lie
Dahl Torp
Dagny
Peter Stormare
Anders Baasmo
Kåre Conradi
Simon J. Berger
Fridtjov Såheim
Eili Harboe
Atle Antonsen
Manish Sharma
Henriette Steenstrup
Jesper Christensen
Kristoffer Joner
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
Linn Skåber
Jonas Strand Gravli
Sonny Lindberg
Agnes Kittelsen
Nader Khademi
Ellen Helinder
Ågot Sendstad
Maja Christiansen
Frank Kjosås
Kelly Gale
Oddgeir Thune
Ravdeep Singh Bajwa
Henrik Mestad
Ingar Helge Gimle
Helge Jordal
Eirik Hallert
The series is created by Jo Nesbø himself and directed and executive produced byØystein Karlsen.
What is Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole About?
Crafted by the original author himself, it is based on one of the greatest crime tales ever written and has been translated into several languages. A whodunit series, it brings the antihero Harry Hole to life, who is struggling with his own demons while also working as a rather brilliant homicide detective.
Here’s what the synopsis of the series reads (via Tudum):
Underneath the surface, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is a nuanced character drama about two police officers — and supposed colleagues — operating on opposite sides of the law. Throughout the first season, Harry goes head-to-head with his longtime adversary, the corrupt Detective Tom Waaler, as the two navigate the blurred ethical lines of the criminal justice system. But only time will tell whether Harry can catch the serial killer –– while also bringing Tom to justice –– before it’s too late.
The first season is the adaptation of the fifth book in Nesbø’s Harry Hole book series, The Devil’s Star. Unlike the other books in the series, it is a story told through Harry’s perspective, and director Karlsen reckons people will have to watch it twice to get the plot right (via Tudum).
When is Detective Hole Premiering on Netflix?
A still from the show | Credits: Netflix
Netflix’s Detective Hole has already set a premiere date. Having a total of nine episodes, all of which will premiere on the same day on Netflix on March 26, 2026.
Executive producer Oystein Karlsen revealed to Tudum that the upcoming series is a great mix of a fast-paced whodunit and a genuine drama with real people and lives the viewer can relate to, making it a mystery full of twists and turns that fans of the thriller genre would certainly love.
Meanwhile, the author, creator, and showrunner, Jo Nesbø, revealed that he is excited to bring this version of Harry Hole to the screen. The show was filmed over 113 days in Norway’s capital, Oslo, filming at more than 160 different locations.
Previously, Michael Fassbender portrayed Harry Hole in 2017’s The Snowman, based on the seventh book of the novel series. Unfortunately, it only managed to earn $43 million worldwide against a budget of $35 million, making it a flop (via Box Office Mojo).
AspectDetailsNameJo Nesbø’s Detective HolePremiereMarch 26, 2026 (Netflix global; all 9 episodes)Episodes9GenreCrime thriller, whodunitCreatorJo Nesbø; Dir./Exec Prod.: Øystein KarlsenMain CastTobias Santelmann (Harry Hole), Joel Kinnaman (Tom Waaler), Pia Tjelta (Rakel Fauke); supporting: Anders Danielsen Lie, Ane Dahl Torp, Peter Stormare, Eili Harboe, etc. (roles TBA)PlotHarry battles demons and adversary Tom while chasing a serial killer; a nuanced cop drama with ethical blurs
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All nine episodes of Detective Hole will stream globally on Netflix on March 26, 2026.
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