Detective Hole
Social posts praise Detective Hole for its gritty, atmospheric Nordic-noir, strong lead casting, and faithfulness to Jo Nesbø's work while debates focus on shocking deaths, the finale's twists, and some mixed reviews about writing and characterization.
Buzz Score
67.34/100
social buzz · out of 100
Watch Score
7.2/10
AI watch recommendation · out of 10
Sentiment
Mixed
overall tone
Mentions
62
tracked posts
Detective Hole (Season 1) — Reviews & Audience Reactions
Discussion trend
7-day buzz pattern
Last 7 days
→ 0
Average
67
Peak
67
Based on social media discussions
Sentiment mix
Audience mood breakdown
Positive
39%
Neutral
47%
Negative
15%
Audience verdict
Watch Score
7.2/10
Consensus
mixed_positive
Confidence
72%
Social posts repeatedly praise the series' gritty, atmospheric tone, faithful adaptation of Jo Nesbø, and strong lead casting, while a number of reviews call the writing or characters uneven and some viewers flag troubling homophobic undertones.
What people loved
- Gritty, atmospheric Nordic-noir tone
- Lead casting/performance as Harry Hole
- Faithfulness to Jo Nesbø’s novels and author involvement
- Memorable, shocking death scenes and twisty plot
Common criticisms
- Some reviews call it mid-tier with thin or blank characters
- Complaints about homophobic undertones alongside homoerotic content
- Technical/availability issues (Hindi audio not showing)
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.