Now that you’ve finally raced your way through all episodes of Netflix’s thrilling new crime drama, there’s probably (ahem) a Harry shaped Hole in your life. What do you binge watch next when the calibre of Detective Hole has raised the bar for Nordic crime series?

Don’t worry, we have you covered. No matter what streaming platform you have a subscription to, there is something for everyone in our list of must watch TV shows.

Netflix

The Chestnut Man (Denmark)

A chilling Danish crime thriller based on the novel by Søren Sveistrup (creator of The Killing). The story begins when detectives Naia Thulin (Danica Curcic) and Mark Hess (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) discover a murdered woman with one hand missing and a handmade chestnut figurine left at the scene. The case soon links to a high‑profile missing child, pulling the investigators into a dark web of political secrets, trauma and a relentless serial killer.

The second season was released on the 7th May which means you have not one but two series to get stuck into!

Cast: Danica Curcic, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Anders Hove, Anders Nyborg.

The New Force (Sweden)

The New Force is a gripping Swedish period drama following the country’s first generation of female police officers in the early 20th century. The series centres on Carin (Josefin Asplund), a determined young woman who joins the newly formed women’s police force in Stockholm. As she and her colleagues fight for legitimacy in a male‑dominated institution, they confront violent crimes, social prejudice and the rapidly changing role of women in society. The show blends historical detail with noir‑tinged investigations and strong character drama.

Cast: Josefin Asplund, Jimmy Lindström, Malin Persson, Agnes Rase.

The Helicopter Heist (Sweden)

A slick, high‑stakes Swedish crime drama based on the real 2009 Västberga helicopter robbery: one of the most audacious heists in modern European history. The series follows the crew behind the meticulously planned operation, blending character‑driven storytelling with procedural tension as police scramble to understand how a group of young criminals outsmarted the system. The Helicopter Heist is part thriller, part social drama, exploring ambition, loyalty, and the thin line between desperation and daring.

Cast: Ardalan Esmaili, Vic Carmen Sonne, Mahmut Suvacki, Iskra Kostic.

Bordertown (Finland)

A dark Finnish crime drama following Detective Kari Sorjonen (Ville Virtanen), a brilliant but socially unusual investigator who relocates with his family to the border town of Lappeenranta for a quieter life – only to face a series of brutal, psychologically complex crimes. The show blends Nordic noir atmosphere with Sorjonen’s unique “memory palace” investigative style.

Cast: Ville Virtanen, Matleena Kuusniemi, Anu Sinisalo, Lenita Susi.

Deadwind (Finland)

This Finnish noir follows Sofia Karppi (Pihla Viitala), a recently widowed homicide detective who returns to work and is immediately pulled into the murder of a social affairs consultant. The case spirals into corporate corruption and political intrigue, all while Karppi struggles with grief and raising her children.
Cast: Pihla Viitala, Lauri Tilkanen, Mimosa Willamo, Tommi Korpela.

Quicksand (Sweden)

A tense Swedish crime drama about Maja Norberg (Hanna Ardéhn), a seemingly ordinary teen who becomes the prime suspect after a school shooting in an affluent Stockholm suburb. The series unfolds through courtroom drama, flashbacks, and psychological tension.

Cast: Hanna Ardéhn, Felix Sandman, David Dencik, Ella Rappich.

Young Wallander (Sweden)

A modern-day “pre-imagining” of Henning Mankell’s iconic detective. The show follows Kurt Wallander (Adam Pålsson) as a rookie cop investigating his first major case: a brutal murder that exposes social tensions, immigration issues, and corruption.

Cast: Adam Pålsson, Leanne Best, Ellise Chappell, Yasen Zates Atour.

Occupied (Norway)

A political thriller based on an idea by Jo Nesbø himself. Set in a near future where Russia occupies Norway on behalf of the EU after Norway halts oil and gas production. The show blends geopolitical tension with personal drama.

Cast: Henrik Mestad, Ane Dahl Torp, Eldar Skar, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė.

Viaplay

Trapped (Iceland)

Set in a remote Icelandic town cut off by a blizzard, police chief Andri Ólafsson (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) investigates a mutilated corpse found in the harbor. As the storm isolates the town, every resident becomes a suspect in this claustrophobic, atmospheric thriller.

Cast: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir, Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson.

BBC iPlayer

Prisoner (Denmark)

A brutal, tightly wound Danish prison drama (original title Huset) set inside an ageing, volatile jail. The story follows four prison officers: idealistic newcomer Sammi (Youssef Wayne Hvidtfeldt), by‑the‑book Miriam (Sofie Gråbøl), weary veteran Henrik (David Dencik) and hard‑edged governor Gert (Charlotte Fich). Their clashing ethics and compromises blur the line between guard and inmate, turning the prison into a pressure cooker where every decision has consequences.

Cast: Sofie Gråbøl, Youssef Wayne Hvidtfeldt, David Dencik, Charlotte Fich.

Disney+

To Cook a Bear (Sweden)

A beautifully bleak historical noir set in 1850s northern Sweden, adapted from Mikael Niemi’s acclaimed novel. When a young maid goes missing and a series of brutal attacks follow, revivalist preacher Lars Levi Laestadius (Gustaf Skarsgård) and his adopted son Jussi (Emil Kárlsen) begin investigating. Their partnership blends early forensic thinking with spiritual fervour, all against the harsh, haunting backdrop of the Nordic wilderness.

Cast: Gustaf Skarsgård, Emil Kárlsen, Ane Dahl Torp, Simon J. Berger.

Walter Presents (Channel 4)

Snow Angels (Sweden)

A haunting Swedish crime drama set during a brutal Stockholm winter. On Christmas Eve, a newborn baby disappears from a housing estate, and the investigation exposes a web of addiction, neglect and fractured family relationships. The story unfolds from multiple perspectives – the overwhelmed mother, the troubled father, and the determined police officer Alice  – creating a layered, emotionally charged mystery.

Cast: Josefin Asplund, Eva Melander, Ardalan Esmaili, Maria Rossing.

All episodes of Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole are streaming on Netflix as of March 26.