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The Best Episodes of The Chestnut Man

Every episode of The Chestnut Man ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Chestnut Man!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Chestnut Man Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(1475 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Mikkel Serup
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, David Sandreuter, Christoffer Örnfelt

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  2. The Chestnut Man Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(1611 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Mikkel Serup
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, David Sandreuter, Christoffer Örnfelt

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  3. The Chestnut Man Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(1388 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Kasper Barfoed
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, Christoffer Örnfelt, Elsebeth Nielsen

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  4. The Chestnut Man Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(348 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Unsettling stalking evidence found on a missing woman's phone leads the Copenhagen police to re-examine an unsolved murder from two years earlier.

    Director:Milad Alami
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae

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  5. The Chestnut Man Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(268 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Developments in the case revive hope for grieving yet determined Marie. Meanwhile, a new father receives a disturbing email from a stranger.

    Director:Milad Alami
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae, Christian Bengtson

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  6. The Chestnut Man Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(1480 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Kasper Barfoed
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, Christoffer Örnfelt

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  7. The Chestnut Man Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(1774 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Mikkel Serup
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, David Sandreuter, Christoffer Örnfelt

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  8. The Chestnut Man Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    The police celebrate an apparent victory, but Mark is unconvinced. As he desperately digs for evidence, an eerie case from the past catches his attention.

    Director:Roni Ezra
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae

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  9. The Chestnut Man Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(240 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    As pieces of the chilling puzzle fall into place, the police race to uncover a hidden identity. But with time running out, will the killer strike again?

    Director:Roni Ezra
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae, Christian Bengtson

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  10. The Chestnut Man Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.3/10(1448 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Kasper Barfoed
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, Christoffer Örnfelt

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  11. The Chestnut Man Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.0/10(305 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    A sinister invitation leaves Naia fearing for her safety. Mark pursues a new theory in the stalking case that leads them to a troubled married couple.

    Director:Milad Alami
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae

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  12. The Chestnut Man Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.0/10(226 votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Reeling from a recent tragedy, Mark and the investigating team chase a dangerous suspect to a countryside inn — only to make a shocking discovery.

    Director:Roni Ezra
    Writers:Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Emilie Lebech Kaae

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "The Chestnut Man". It scored 8/10 based on 1475 votes. Directed by Mikkel Serup and written by Dorthe Warnø Høgh, Søren Sveistrup, David Sandreuter, Christoffer Örnfelt, it aired on 9/29/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".