The WORST episodes of The Chestnut Man

Every episode of The Chestnut Man ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Chestnut Man!

A young woman is found brutally murdered in a Copenhagen playground. Above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts. Adapted from the acclaimed novel.

Last Updated: 2/8/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.28

620 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2021

Thulin and her reluctant new partner, Hess, investigate a gruesome murder. Politician Rosa Hartung returns to work after her daughter's disappearance.

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7.60

542 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2021

When a disturbing discovery provides a lead to a possible target, Thulin and Hess hatch a risky plan to lure the killer.

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7.62

565 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2021

Hess uses unorthodox methods to prove a theory about the Hartung case. The detectives chase a lead linked to a text message. Rosa faces another threat.

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7.65

533 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2021

The detectives find inconsistencies as they dig deeper into the Kristine Hartung investigation, while the threats against Rosa take a terrifying turn.

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7.76

536 votes

#5 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2021

Neither Thulin nor Hess can stop thinking about the unanswered questions hanging over their case. Rosa's career unravels as a childhood memory surfaces.

7.92

548 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2021

As the pieces of the Chestnut Man mystery fall into place and the perpetrator's motives become clear, Thulin and Hess fight to save innocent lives.