Ellen Helinder on Detective Hole’s Twists & Her Unique Investigator Role 👀

We spoke with Ellen Helinder about her role in Netflix’s Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole and what drew her into this gripping Nordic noir series. Ellen reveals how reading the original work by Jo Nesbø completely pulled her in, praising the suspense, intricate plotting, and unpredictable twists that make the story so compelling. She also breaks down her character — a skilled investigator with a rare ability to recognise and remember faces — and how she brings a fresh outsider perspective into the Oslo police force. As the case unfolds, her character is pulled into a chilling serial killer investigation and forms an evolving dynamic with Harry Hole. Ellen also discusses working closely with the creator on set, learning from co-stars like Joel Kinnaman and Tobias Santelmann, and the excitement (and nerves!) of the show launching globally on Netflix. If you love crime thrillers packed with twists, tension, and complex characters, this is one to watch. Interviews for Netflix's Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole at the Junket. The series stars Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman, Pia Tjelta, Ellen Helinder, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Kåre Conradi, Simon J. Berger, Peter Stormare, Ane Dahl Torp, Dagny, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Kelly Gale, Eili Harboe and Fridtjov Såheim; it was written and created by Jo Nesbø and directed by Øystein Karlsen and Anna Zackrisson. Linda Marric asks the questions. Plot: Harry Hole is a brilliant but tormented Oslo homicide detective haunted by his own demons. When a series of ritualistic murders strikes the city, he is thrust into a deadly hunt for a serial killer — while simultaneously working to expose his corrupt colleague and long-time adversary, fellow detective TomWaaler. As the lines between justice and corruption blur, Harry must race to catch the killer and bring Waaler down before it's too late. Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole will be available to stream globally on Netflix from 26th March 2026. #EllenHelinder #DetectiveHole #Netflix #NordicNoir #JoNesbo --------------------- For syndication or usage opportunities please contact [email protected]. --------------------- More from HeyUGuys: Website ► http://HeyUGuys.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/HeyUGuys Subscribe here! ► http://bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub Facebook ► http://facebook.com/HeyUGuys Instagram ► http://instagram.com/HeyUGuysOfficial TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@heyuguysofficial ---------------------