Netflix premieres Jo Nesbø´s Detective Hole, a nine-episode series adapting the popular books by the Norwegian author. The production immerses us in the cold and gloomy atmosphere of Oslo, following the charismatic Inspector Harry Hole. With a complex case structure and a detective with inner demons, the series aims to attract both readers and fans of good police suspense.
The art of filming below zero: how the Nordic atmosphere is built 🎬
The series uses high-contrast cinematography and a desaturated color palette to reflect the harshness of the Scandinavian winter. Aerial drone shots and the use of restricted natural lighting are key to conveying claustrophobia. The ambient sound, with constant winds and awkward silences, reinforces the tension. The production has opted for real locations in Norway, avoiding studio sets to maintain an authentic and raw visual texture.
Harry Hole or Bosch's Norwegian cousin with jet lag? 🕵️
Watching Hole investigate is like watching Bosch in Norway, but with more wool sweaters and fewer hours of sunlight. The detective drinks more than a Bukowski character and solves crimes with the same ease with which he finds a bar open at 8 in the morning. If you like tormented heroes who are always right, this is your series. But bring a blanket, because you're going to get cold.