Netflix has set a release date for Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, unveiling a first look at the upcoming crime series based on the work of the Norwegian author.
The series will premiere globally on March 26, 2026, marking the latest screen adaptation of Nesbø’s long-running literary universe centered on detective Harry Hole.
Described as a serial killer mystery with a strong character focus, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole positions itself firmly within the crime genre while centering on a fractured professional relationship inside law enforcement. The story unfolds around two police officers operating under the same institutional roof, but on opposing moral paths.
A Crime Series Built Around Harry Hole
At the center of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is Harry Hole, a brilliant but troubled homicide detective whose career is shaped as much by his investigative instincts as by his personal demons. Over the course of the season, Harry is tasked with tracking a serial killer while navigating internal corruption within the police force.
His primary adversary is Tom Waaler, a longtime rival and corrupt detective whose presence forces Harry into a confrontation that extends beyond a single case.
The narrative emphasizes blurred ethical boundaries, positioning the pursuit of justice alongside questions of loyalty, accountability, and personal responsibility. The series is described as a whodunnit structure.
Creative Team Behind the Series
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is created and written by Jo Nesbø himself, adapting his own material for the screen. Direction duties are shared by Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson, with Karlsen also serving as an executive producer.
The series is produced by Tor Arne Øvrebø and executive produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Amelia Granger, Katy Rozelle, Rene Ezra, Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø, and Niclas Salomonsson. Working Title, a company with a long-standing presence in international film and television production, handles production.
Extensive Ensemble Cast Confirmed
Netflix confirmed a large ensemble cast for Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, led by Tobias Santelmann and Joel Kinnaman. They are joined by Pia Tjelta, Ellen Helinder, Anders Baasmo, Kåre Conradi, Simon J. Berger, Peter Stormare, Fridtjov Såheim, Eili Harboe, Atle Antonsen, Manish Sharma, Jesper Christensen, Kristoffer Joner, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Linn Skåber, Jonas Strand Gravli, Sonny Lindberg, Agnes Kittelsen, Nader Khademi, Agot Sendstad, Maja Christiansen, Frank Kjosås, Kelly Gale, Oddgeir Thune, Ravdeep Singh Bajwa, Henrik Mestad, Ingar Helge Gimle, Henriette Steenstrup, Helge Jordal, Eirik Hallert, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ane Dahl Torp, and Dagny.
Netflix has not released character breakdowns alongside the cast list, and no episode-specific details were included in the announcement.
Key Details
- Episode count: Not announced
- Title: Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole
- Release date: March 26, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
- Format: Scripted crime drama series
- Genre: Crime, serial killer mystery
- Source material: Based on Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole novels
- Creator & screenwriter: Jo Nesbø
- Directors: Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson
- Production company: Working Title
- Producers: Tor Arne Øvrebø
- Executive producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Amelia Granger, Katy Rozelle, Rene Ezra, Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø, Niclas Salomonsson
- Main cast: Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman
- Supporting cast: Pia Tjelta, Peter Stormare, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ane Dahl Torp, and others
- Premise: Follows homicide detective Harry Hole as he pursues a serial killer while confronting corruption within his own police department
