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Based on The Devil’s Star, the fifth novel in Jo Nesbø’s popular Harry Hole series, the nine-episode limited show follows detective Harry Hole as he tracks a serial killer in Oslo. The series leans heavily into the city’s atmosphere, using real locations to enhance its realism.
Joel Kinnaman plays the corrupt and manipulative detective Tom Waaler, the story’s main antagonist. Known for his work in Hollywood, Kinnaman described filming in Oslo as a meaningful return to Scandinavian storytelling. Born in Stockholm, he said shooting on location helped capture the true tone of the story.
“The city is deeply woven into the novels,” Kinnaman said in recent interviews, explaining that filming on real streets—from bright neighborhoods to darker corners—added authenticity that studio sets could not match.
Waaler is portrayed as a “malignant narcissist,” shaped by power and trauma, serving as a dark reflection of the lead character Harry Hole, played by Tobias Santelmann. Critics have highlighted the strong on-screen tension between the two actors, describing their dynamic as a gripping cat-and-mouse game.
The series is co-directed by Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson. Karlsen, who previously worked with Santelmann, said the goal was to present a raw and unpolished version of Oslo rather than a polished, tourist-friendly image.
The cast also includes Pia Tjelta as Rakel Fauke. The show’s score is composed by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, adding to the series’ dark and moody tone.
Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. The series currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its performances, atmosphere, and faithful adaptation of Nesbø’s work.
With its strong debut, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is already being seen as one of the standout crime dramas of 2026.
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