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Detective Hole

TV·2026–present·1 season, 9 episodes·Netflix·Mystery, Crime·7.3·Created by Jo Nesbø

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Detective Hole S01E08The Woman in the WaterS01E08 · 7.6Hunted by his own, Harry goes underground with his captive to prove a theory — only to uncover another deceptive layer separating him from the truth.
  2. 02Detective Hole S01E03To Silence the VoicesS01E03 · 7.3After crossing one line too many, Harry is reassigned to a missing persons case that raises his suspicions. Waaler sets a trap with lethal consequences.
  3. 03Detective Hole S01E07Joseph's BlessingS01E07 · 7.1Patterns 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?

Cast

Tobias SantelmannTobias SantelmannHarry HoleJoel KinnamanJoel KinnamanTom Waaler

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode9Episodes2026Aired 7.1Season avg
  1. S01E01Detective Hole S01E0136 SecondsMarch 26, 2026 7.0Five years after a traumatic incident, Detective Harry Hole buries himself in case work when a weapons seizure points to a shocking suspect.
  2. S01E02Detective Hole S01E02GhostsMarch 26, 2026 7.0As a gruesome and perplexing murder strikes Oslo, a personal tragedy drags Harry back into bad habits and an obsessive search for answers.
  3. S01E03Detective Hole S01E03To Silence the VoicesMarch 26, 2026 7.3After crossing one line too many, Harry is reassigned to a missing persons case that raises his suspicions. Waaler sets a trap with lethal c
  4. S01E04Detective Hole S01E04After They Are Dead, Before They Are ColdMarch 26, 2026 7.1The 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
  5. S01E05Detective Hole S01E05The Devil's StarMarch 26, 2026 7.0With evidence suggesting they're dealing with a serial killer, the police shift tactics and chase a promising lead as gang violence escalate
  6. S01E06Detective Hole S01E06FiveMarch 26, 2026 6.9Unable to find a logical connection between the symbolism, locations and victims, Harry attempts a mind-bending method to crack the serial k
  7. S01E07Detective Hole S01E07Joseph's BlessingMarch 26, 2026 7.1Patterns and riddles point Harry in the direction of the next possible murder. But is he finally one step ahead, or still chasing the killer
  8. S01E08Detective Hole S01E08Season's bestThe Woman in the WaterMarch 26, 2026 7.6Hunted by his own, Harry goes underground with his captive to prove a theory — only to uncover another deceptive layer separating him from t
  9. S01E09Detective Hole S01E09Duke Ellington's PianoMarch 26, 2026 7.1Harry closes in on the secret behind the murders, but as his worst fears surface, the cost of his relentless pursuit of justice becomes alar

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