The Chestnut Man is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Danica Ćurčić leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Chestnut Man is worth clearing space for. The Chestnut Man treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. At a grisly murder scene sits a figurine made of chestnuts. From this creepy clue, two detectives hunt a killer linked to a politician's missing child. The writing gets a boost from Danica Ćurčić and Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, who sell every scene they're in. 2 seasons (2021–2026) gave the story room most shows never get. The Chestnut Man is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in The Chestnut Man. Viewers who responded to The Killing will find a lot to like here too. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch Danica Ćurčić work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

The Chestnut Man wrapped up in 2026, created by Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae, Søren Sveistrup, Mikkel Serup and David Sandreuter — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.