Tobias Santelmann is Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole

FIRST LOOK: Tobias Santelmann stars as Norwegian detective Harry Hole in a new series called Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole, coming to Netflix on March 26, 2026.

Directed by Øystein Karlsen (Exit) and Anna Zackrisson (The Helicopter Heist), the nine-part series – titled Jo Nesbøs Harry Hole in Norway –  is described as a tale of obsession, betrayal and blurred lines between justice and revenge. As Harry Hole faces off with his nemesis Tom Waaler (Joel Kinnaman), they are drawn into a game of cat and mouse where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Pia Tjelta also stars as Rakel Fauke. The ensemble cast also includes 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.

Based on the character created by author Nesbø, this whodunnit serial killer mystery centres on two police officers – and supposed colleagues – operating on opposite sides of the law. Throughout the season, Harry goes head-to-head with his long-time adversary and corrupt detective Tom Waaler. Harry is a brilliant but tormented homicide detective who struggles with his demons. As the two navigate the blurred ethical lines of the criminal justice system, Harry must do all he can to catch a serial killer and bring Waaler to justice before it is too late.

Nesbø is the creator and writer, with Tor Arne Øvrebø producing.

Executive producers are Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Amelia Granger, Katy Rozelle, Rene Ezra, Øystein Karlsen, Jo Nesbø and Niclas Salomonsson. It is produced by Working Title.

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