Recall the story that conquered audiences
The first season presented an apparently peaceful scenario in Copenhagen's suburbs, quickly transformed by a brutal crime. A young woman is found murdered in a children's playground, with one hand amputated. Beside the body, a macabre detail catches attention: a small doll made of chestnuts.
The investigation falls under the responsibility of detective Naia Thulin, played by Danica Curcic, and agent Mark Hess, played by Mikkel Boe Følsgaard. The duo discovers that the doll may be linked to the disappearance of a child that occurred a year earlier — a case that had already been considered closed.
This type of narrative, which mixes symbolic clues with violent crimes, made the series one of the most discussed among European thriller fans, especially among Brazilians who follow international productions on Netflix.
What happens in Season 2 of The Chestnut Man?
The new season begins with the disappearance of a 41-year-old woman. As police analyze her digital traces, they discover she had been stalked for months by an unidentified criminal.
The killer's method draws attention: he forces the victim to participate in a kind of "hide-and-seek" game, sending videos, images, and messages accompanied by an apparently innocent nursery rhyme. This psychological pattern reinforces the disturbing atmosphere of the series.
When the woman's body is found, the case gains a new dimension. The investigation becomes connected to an unsolved murder of a 17-year-old girl that occurred two years earlier. The central question becomes: is there a pattern between the crimes?
The investigative duo faces new challenges
Naia Thulin and Mark Hess return to lead the investigation. However, beyond the professional challenge, the relationship between the two characters becomes more complex in this new phase.
This character development is one of the series' strengths. It is not just about solving crimes, but about exploring the emotional and psychological impact these cases have on investigators.
For Brazilian audiences, accustomed to more straightforward police series, this emotional depth is an important differentiator — and one of the reasons explaining the success of European productions on streaming.
Reinforced cast and new characters
In addition to the protagonists, the new season features important names from Danish cinema and television, including Sofie Gråbøl, Katinka Lærke Petersen, and Özlem Sahlanmak.
The presence of these characters expands the series' universe and contributes to a denser plot with multiple layers and possible suspects.
All episodes of The Chestnut Man arrive at once
As in the first season, all six episodes of the new phase will be made available at once on Netflix. This model favors binge-watching — a common practice among Brazilians, who tend to consume series intensely in the first days after release.
In practice, this means the audience will be able to watch the entire story on May 7 itself, which increases the chances of the production quickly entering the platform's Top 10.
