Seven Detective Thrillers Set to Premiere in 2026, from Harry Hole to Young Sherlock
In 2026, audiences can anticipate the debut of seven detective thriller series. Among them is a Norwegian rendition of Jo Nesbø's novels, featuring inspector Harry Hole, portrayed by Tobias Santelmann, with Joel Kinnaman as Tom Waaler. Guy Ritchie will helm a series centered on a young Sherlock Holmes. Agatha Christie’s tale showcases Mia McKenna-Bruce as Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent. The fourth season of Lupin sees Omar Sy reprising his role as Assane Diop, while Danica Curcic returns as commissioner Thulin in The Chestnut Man. The Night Manager's second season brings back Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie. Additionally, William Oldroyd's His & Hers stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, featuring a mix of adaptations and returning favorites.
Key facts
- Seven detective thriller series are announced for 2026
- Detective Hole, based on Jo Nesbø's novels, stars Tobias Santelmann with Joel Kinnaman as Tom Waaler and Pia Tjelta, running nine episodes
- Guy Ritchie produces and directs Young Sherlock, based on Andrew Lane's novels
- A 1920s-set Agatha Christie adaptation features Mia McKenna-Bruce as Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, Martin Freeman as Superintendent Battle and Helena Bonham Carter, with Chris Chibnall as showrunner
- Lupin season four, created by George Kay and François Uzan, brings back Omar Sy as Assane Diop in autumn 2026
- The Chestnut Man continuation returns Danica Curcic as Thulin and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard as Hess, joined by Sofie Gråbøl and Katinka Lærke Petersen
- The Night Manager season two reunites Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine and Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper after nearly ten years
- His & Hers, based on Alice Feeney's novel and developed by William Oldroyd, stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, with Pablo Schreiber, Marin Ireland, Sunita Mani and Poppy Liu
Entities
Artists
- Jo Nesbø
- Tobias Santelmann
- Joel Kinnaman
- Pia Tjelta
- Andrew Lane
- Guy Ritchie
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Agatha Christie
- Mia McKenna-Bruce
- Martin Freeman
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Chris Chibnall
- Omar Sy
- Arsène Lupin
- George Kay
- François Uzan
- Danica Curcic
- Mikkel Boe Følsgaard
- Sofie Gråbøl
- Katinka Lærke Petersen
- Tom Hiddleston
- Hugh Laurie
- John le Carré
- Alice Feeney
- William Oldroyd
- Tessa Thompson
- Jon Bernthal
- Pablo Schreiber
- Marin Ireland
- Sunita Mani
- Poppy Liu
Institutions
- Netflix
- Chrome Web Store
- VeePN
- kulturfactory
- FilmFest Hamburg
Locations
- Norway
- Oslo
- England
- Denmark
- Germany
- Hamburg