Netflix just released the official trailer for Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole.

“Harry Hole isn’t just another detective,” actor Tobias Santelmann tells Netflix. “He’s a character [who] readers around the world have lived with for almost 30 years, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring him to the screen. I approached this role with deep respect for Jo Nesbø’s work and for the audience that has followed Harry for so long. At the same time, I had to find my Harry — or our Harry — and I hope we’ve created something that feels true to the spirit of the books while also standing on its own.”

As seen in the trailer, Hole is on the hunt for a serial killer lurking in the dark recesses of Oslo’s streets while also attempting to bring corrupt cop Waaler to justice. It’s no wonder that when Hole is asked how long he’s worked as a detective, his answer is a world-weary one: “Far too long.”

For Kinnaman, playing Waaler was “an exciting challenge” that was also rewarding. “Filming in Oslo, the city so deeply woven into Jo Nesbø’s novels, brings an authenticity to the series that’s impossible to replicate,” he tells Netflix. “Collaborating closely with Jo to explore this darker side of Harry’s world has been a rewarding creative experience, and I’m so proud to help bring this story to the screen.”

“Do you ever think about what makes people like us do what we do?” Waaler asks Hole.

The answer? “To silence those goddamn voices.”

Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole will be streaming on Netflix globally on March 26.

The longlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize has just been announced and Ia Genberg’s Small Comfort, translated by Kira Josefsson, has been longlisted among 13 other works of translated fiction. Genberg is the first Swedish author to be longlisted twice.

The jury has the following to say about the book:
“An original and thought-provoking short-story collection, Small Comfort skewers its characters, slyly implicating the reader along the way. /…/ Money makes the world go round and Ia Genberg has a deep, clear-eyed vision of how. The dramatic distinctness of the five stories that make up Small Comfort speaks to the might of Genberg’s imaginative powers, while the intricate threads tying them together are testament to her subtleness as a thinker. It couldn’t work without Kira Josefsson’s staggeringly flexible translation, which also stands out for the naturalness of its dialogue and wonderfully rhythmic prose. This duo’s writing zings and smarts in all the right places as we see ourselves reflected in the characters, warts and all. Breathtakingly original, profound but with a delicious dose of irreverence.”

The prestigious prize is awarded annually for the finest work of fiction that has been published in the UK and/or Ireland. The shortlist consisting of six titles will be announced on March 31.

The legal drama series Hundarna (Burden of Justice) premiered February 20 on SVT Play to outstanding reviews, quickly establishing itself as one of the year’s most talked-about releases.

Hundarna stars Arvin Kananian and Björn Bengtsson, and is based on an original idea by author Jens Lapidus. Directed by Lisa Linnertorp and written by Frans Wiklund.

“Convincing on every level. /…/ A truly strong, modern Swedish legal drama series. /…/ There’s pulse, momentum, sweat, and a strong sense of timeliness and authenticity in the storytelling, filled with moral grey areas throughout.”

– Aftonbladet ★★★★

“Hundarna sets a new standard. It’s a series that should be shown in film schools and studied by other production companies for inspiration.”
– TVdags ★★★★★

“Arvin Kananian portrays Sasha Moradi with a desperation that cuts straight to the bone. /…/ Exudes quality in every frame. /…/ The boldest Swedish TV production in a decade.”
– Filmtopp ★★★★

“Björn Bengtsson and Arvin Kananian shine in four shades of grey.”
– Borås Tidning

“Unsettlingly timely. /…/ A high degree of credibility. /…/ A high-performing ensemble cast.”
– DN

“Intense, pitch-black, blazing, and superbly acted.”
– Göteborgs-Posten ★★★★

The latest title in the Detective Agency No. 2 series – Operation Cannon – debuts at No. 2 on the official Norwegian bestseller list for children’s titles.

Jan-Erik Fjell (b. 1982) made his debut in 2010 with The Snitch, the first installment in the critically acclaimed series about superintendent Anton Brekke. The novel earned him the Norwegian Booksellers’ Prize, making him its youngest ever recipient at the time. Fjell has since gone on to sell over 1 million copies, and his books have been published in over a dozen countries. He has also been nominated for the prestigious Riverton Prize for Hide and Seek and The Ring Man.