Netflix viewers are once again hooked on The Chestnut Man, the chilling Danish crime thriller that delivers pure Nordic Noir terror.
The series follows ambitious detective Naia Thulin (Danica Curcic) and Europol investigator Mark Hess (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) as they hunt a sadistic serial killer who leaves handmade chestnut figurines at every gruesome murder scene. What begins as a disturbing murder investigation quickly spirals into a web of dark secrets involving powerful politicians and long-buried traumas.
Season 2 – “Hide and Seek” (released May 7, 2026) reunites the detectives for an even more twisted case: a stalker who forces victims into deadly versions of children’s games, complete with a terrifying children’s rhyme.
With its bleak atmosphere, shocking twists, graphic violence, and top-tier performances, The Chestnut Man has become one of Netflix’s most addictive international thrillers. Fans who loved The Killing or The Bridge are calling it a must-watch.