Is Detective Hole appropriate for children?

**Detectives Hole** is a dark crime thriller featuring strong violence, frequent profanity, and moderate sexual content—definitely not for children. The plot involves a serial killer investigation with intense, disturbing scenes. This TV-MA show is best suited for mature adults who enjoy gritty crime dramas and can handle graphic content.

What age is Detective Hole suitable for?

Our verdict for Detective Hole is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Detective Hole safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2026

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Mystery, Crime

Synopsis

A brilliant but troubled detective, Harry Hole, hunts a serial killer while battling a corrupt adversary, Tom Waaler, as they navigate ethical gray areas, with Harry determined to bring the criminal to justice.

Cast

Tobias Santelmann

Harry Hole

Joel Kinnaman

Tom Waaler

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with mature content that is entirely inappropriate for infants and toddlers, regardless of stimulus level.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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