Michael Fassbender as Detective Harry Hole
Jo Nesbø is the most successful Norwegian author to date, and his upcoming Netflix show is one of TV's most exciting upcoming mystery book adaptations. The TV show, titled Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole, is based on his longest-running book series, which follows the introverted and obsessive Detective Harry Hole as he solves gritty and brutal crimes around the world.
The series is only the second Harry Hole book to be adapted for the screen, but early reviews of Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole have already been extremely positive. The series has already been described as"the perfect blend of Reacher and True Detective," and viewers who want to know about the character before watching the show should start by reading the Harry Hole book series. Jo Nesbø's Detective Harry Hole Books In Order Many TV show adaptations do not live up to their source material, but even the best TV shows that perfectly capture their literary sources can be enriched by reading the books. There are 13 books in the Harry Hole series, and while this may seem overwhelming, the books can be read out of their release order as each focuses on a self-contained investigation. That said, to understand the character of Detective Harry Hole and his significant development, the best place to start is with the earliest released novel, The Bat, which introduces Harry and his problems, which include isolation and addiction. Still, his character arc truly begins with The Redbreast, and many fans of Jo Nesbø's work recommend starting here. Nesbø's two earliest books are great to read if you love the Reacher series, but they can be read later without the experience feeling disjointed. While later books in the Harry Hole series are best when read in sequence as they contain important character development, it is not essential, and books like The Snowman are often read as standalone stories. Which Jo Nesbø Book Was Adapted Into A 2017 Movie Starring Michael Fassbender As Harry Hole Considering how well-received Jo Nesbø's books have been, it may be surprising to learn that only one of the Harry Hole series has been adapted for the screen, not including the upcoming TV series. The Snowman is a fan-favorite and one of the best books in the Harry Hole series, but the movie adaptation was a shocking flop, panned by both audiences and critics. The movie had a great cast, starring Rebecca Ferguson, and Michael Fassbender as Harry Hole, but The Snowman's reviews were terrible. The plot was simplified, lacking many of the book's details, which in turn made the story seem nonsensical, and the movie failed to capture the dark tone of the book, which resulted in many scenes reading as funny rather than disturbing. If done right, Netflix's Detective Hole adaptation can redeem the book's failed movie, which could lead to future seasons of the show and more of Nesbø's books being explored. The series, perhaps wisely, has stayed away from The Snowman, and is instead adapting another of the Harry Hole books, which takes place earlier in the series than The Snowman. Jo Nesbø's The Devil's Star Was Adapted For Netflix's Detective Hole Show Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole will tell the story in the book, The Devil's Star, which is the fifth book in the Harry Hole series. The story follows detective Hole as he contends with both a serial killer committing a series of ritualistic murders, and a corrupt colleague. Unlike the movie adaptation of The Snowman, Nesbø is closely involved with the show as its writer. While Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole is already being compared to other excellent crime TV shows like True Detective and Reacher, the crime thriller will brutally flip every Reacher rule, with Hole occasionally seeing failure and weakness, unlike Jack Reacher, whose strength can often make him feel superhuman. This is a good sign, showing that the adaptation is set to carve out its own identity. The best thriller TV shows have their own distinctive identity, and having a well-written detective character is essential. As the Harry Hole book series has been so successful, it is clear that if the upcoming show captures the tone and atmosphere of the books that The Snowman failed to do, Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole could be the next crime thriller legend in its own right. Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole - Season 1 Mystery Crime Drama Thriller 6/10 Release Date March 26, 2026 Network Netflix Series Joe Nesbø's Detective Hole Episodes 9
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