Detective Hole
Not every evil hides inside the dark.
Created by Jo Nesbø
On Netflix
A Nordic noir procedural centered on ritualistic murder and internal corruption, where the detective's psychological unraveling mirrors the killer's methodical darkness.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Detective Hole scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Detective Hole violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Detective Hole sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Detective Hole easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Detective Hole leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
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Like Detective Hole
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Detective Hole
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Detective Hole, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Detective Hole, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Detective Hole, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
