The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek Returns to Netflix on May 7, 2026
A crime drama that thrilled viewers and critics alike will soon be returning to Netflix for a second season. The Chestnut Man's second season, which is known as The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek, will premiere on the streaming service in two days.
The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek Returns to Netflix on May 7, 2026.
The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek is the title of the second season of The Chestnut Man, a Danish-language series that hit Netflix on September 29, 2021. With new episodes premiering on May 7, 2026, that means it has been more than four and a half years since fans got to watch the first chapter of the acclaimed show. Both seasons were based on novels written by Søren Sveistrup, "The Chestnut Man" and its literary sequel "Hide and Seek."
A critical darling, the first season of The Chestnut Man accomplished something that few shows ever can when it earned a 100% Tomatometer score based on critics' reviews. It also received a solid 84% Popcornmeter score based on user ratings.
What Can Fans Expect From The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek?
Since The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek has yet to premiere, it is still unclear if it will attain a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score like the first season did. However, there is no doubt that the upcoming season has been praised already. Screen Rant's review of the season describes it as returning "in top form." It also noted that the characters Mark Hess and Naia Thulin are more interesting, the show remains thrilling, and the season makes a "controversial choice."
Netflix's press release about the soon-to-premiere season previewed the plot of the show's upcoming mystery. "A 41-year-old woman is reported missing, and when the police unravel her digital footprints, it becomes evident that she has been stalked for months. An unidentified perpetrator has been playing an involuntary game of hide and seek, surveilling her while sending her not only images and videos but also a seemingly innocent nursery rhyme-style counting song. When the woman is later found murdered, it becomes evident that this case can be linked to a similar, unsolved murder case of a 17-year-old high school student who was found murdered two years ago. But what is the connection between the two victims? And when will the perpetrator begin to 'play' hide and seek again?"
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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 8:18 AM.