The inaugural season of “Harry Hole,” a gritty new crime drama based on Jo Nesbø’s acclaimed novel “The Devil’s Star,” has officially arrived on Netflix. Judging by early international reception, this latest adaptation of Nesbø’s work is proving to be a compelling standout in the genre.
The series currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes across seven initial reviews. Critics have highlighted its gripping narrative flow and its faithful adherence to the source material, with several outlets declaring that the show fully delivers on the high expectations set by the fanbase.
While some commentators noted that the production occasionally leans into deliberate pacing or repetitive tropes, they emphasized that these moments do little to diminish the overall thrill of the spectacle.
Set against a stark backdrop, the plot follows Detective Harry Hole (Tobias Santelmann) as he hunts a shadowy serial killer. Meanwhile, his investigation is complicated by a tense rivalry with a corrupt colleague, portrayed by Joel Kinnaman.