Detective Hole
Social posts show Detective Hole is a widely watched, generally well-liked Netflix adaptation of Jo Nesbø with praise for its soundtrack, performances, and bingeability alongside some notable criticisms.
Buzz Score
48.59/100
social buzz · out of 100
Watch Score
8.2/10
AI watch recommendation · out of 10
Sentiment
Mixed
overall tone
Mentions
9
tracked posts
Detective Hole (Season 1) — Reviews & Audience Reactions
Discussion trend
Buzz score history
2 snapshots
↓ 18
Average
58
Peak
67
Based on social media discussions
Sentiment mix
Audience mood breakdown
Positive
44%
Neutral
33%
Negative
22%
Audience verdict
Watch Score
8.2/10
Consensus
Strong Positive
Confidence
82%
Most viewers praise Detective Hole for its bingeability, faithful Nordic-noir tone, strong performances and standout soundtrack, while only a few posts complain about heavy background music or the portrayal of Oslo and some critics being divided.
Audience highlights
Soundtrack — repeatedly praised and noted as fitting the books
Lead performances — Santelmann and Kinnaman singled out as making it watchable
Faithfulness to Jo Nesbø’s books — viewers say adaptation is close and works
What people loved
- Soundtrack — repeatedly praised and noted as fitting the books
- Lead performances — Santelmann and Kinnaman singled out as making it watchable
- Faithfulness to Jo Nesbø’s books — viewers say adaptation is close and works
- Bingeability and overall freshness — many recommend watching and report binge-watching
Common criticisms
- Excessive background music — several viewers found it overused
- Portrayal of Oslo — some viewers disliked how the city is shown
- Author’s initial casting concerns — Jo Nesbø reportedly wasn’t impressed with the lead at first
- Divided critical reception — European critics and some viewers describe mixed reactions or call parts ‘nonsense’
Quick facts
- Type
- Series
- First aired
- Mar 26, 2026
- Genre
- Mystery, Crime
About
A brilliant but troubled detective, Harry Hole, hunts a serial killer while battling a corrupt adversary, Tom Waaler, as they navigate ethical gray areas, with Harry determined to bring the criminal to justice.