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Nordic Noir Series 'The Chestnut Man' Season 2 Criticized for Controversial Death

The second season of the Nordic noir series 'The Chestnut Man' has drawn criticism for its controversial plot developments, particularly the death of a main character. The review argues that the romantic relationship between detectives Naia Thulin and Mark Hess felt artificial and was used to create manufactured tension. The reviewer specifically decries the mid-season death of Detective Thulin, deeming it a poorly executed and telegraphed plot point that undermined the show's quality. AI

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Nordic Noir Series 'The Chestnut Man' Season 2 Criticized for Controversial Death

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor ·

    ‘The Chestnut Man’ Season 2 Ruined The Show With Its Controversial Death

    Netflix's hit Nordic noir series 'The Chestnut Man' went off the rails in Season 2.