Netflix has confirmed that The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek will premiere on May 7, 2026, marking the continuation of the Danish crime story based on Søren Sveistrup’s work.
The new installment follows investigators Mark Hess and Naia Thulin as they take on another case, this time tied to a missing woman and a pattern that suggests a larger, connected crime.
A New Investigation Begins
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What The Chestnut Man Hide and Seek Netflix Is About
According to the official synopsis, the story begins with the disappearance of a 41-year-old woman. As police examine her digital activity, it becomes clear that she had been under surveillance for months.
The case reveals a pattern of stalking, with the perpetrator sending images, videos, and a recurring nursery rhyme-style counting song. The situation escalates when the woman is later found murdered.
Investigators uncover a possible link between this case and a previous unsolved murder involving a 17-year-old student killed two years earlier. The connection between the two victims becomes central to the investigation.
The narrative is structured around the question of who is behind the crimes and when the perpetrator will strike again.
Hess and Thulin Return to Lead the Case
Mark Hess and Naia Thulin once again take on the investigation at the center of the story.
The synopsis confirms that their working relationship remains complex, adding an additional layer to the case as they navigate both professional and personal tensions.
Their partnership continues to anchor the narrative, as they follow the evidence connecting the two crimes.
Creative Team and Production Details
The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek is directed by Milad Alami and Roni Ezra.
The project is based on the novel by Søren Sveistrup, maintaining its connection to the original source material.
The series is written and created by Dorte Warnøe Høgh and Emilie Lebech Kaae.
Production is led by Morten Kjems Hytten Juhl and Stine Meldgaard Madsen, with Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen serving as executive producer.
The series is produced by SAM Productions.
Cast Returning to the Story
The confirmed cast includes:
- Danica Curcic
- Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
- Sofie Gråbøl
- Katinka Lærke Petersen
These actors return to portray characters connected to the ongoing investigation.
Key Details
- Title: The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek
- Release date: May 7, 2026 on Netflix
- Format: Crime series
- Directors: Milad Alami, Roni Ezra
- Creators/Writers: Dorte Warnøe Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae
- Based on: Novel by Søren Sveistrup
- Producers: Morten Kjems Hytten Juhl, Stine Meldgaard Madsen
- Executive producer: Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
- Production company: SAM Productions
- Cast: Danica Curcic, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Sofie Gråbøl, Katinka Lærke Petersen
- Premise: A new investigation connects a missing woman’s murder to a previous unsolved case
