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Reddit users have suggested a dark Netflix drama to watch after Endeavour(Image: ITV)
Viewers on the hunt for a gripping detective drama need look no further.
One Netflix crime series, hailed as a “masterpiece”, is tailor-made for those who adore the long-running ITV favourites Endeavour and Vera, reports the Express.
In a Reddit thread seeking recommendations on what to watch following the conclusion of the Inspector Morse prequel series, one user put forward an entire list of crime dramas, including Broadchurch, Vera and The Chestnut Man on Netflix.
While the first two suggestions are well-established British crime drama staples, The Chestnut Man is considerably darker than its counterparts and has likely slipped beneath the radar for even the most dedicated television enthusiasts.
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The Netflix show has been compared to ITV’s Vera(Image: ITV)
Sharing a similarly brooding tone with True Detective, The Chestnut Man is a Danish drama series that follows two detectives as they pursue a serial killer, who leaves chilling figurines crafted from chestnuts at each crime scene.
The detective duo must race against time to apprehend the murderer after the killer is connected to the child of a missing politician.
The Scandi-noir thriller, also known as Kastanjemanden, has previously garnered glowing reviews from audiences on IMDb.
One viewer awarded it 10/10, titling their review “Another danish thriller masterpiece” and enthusing: “Just wow. I watched all episodes today and time just passed by. This is gripping, intense and captivating like Forbrydelsen and Broen [sic].”
The Chestnut Man is a dark detective series on Netflix(Image: NETFLIX)
Meanwhile, another reviewer awarded the show 9/10, writing: “I loved this show. It keep me very interested. A must watch [sic].”
Another viewer awarded it a similar rating, hailing it as a “Netflix hidden gem” and explained: “If you are into crime and thriller series then this is a great roller-coaster ride. Loved the acting, story and the landscape of Denmark just makes this thing a bliss to the eyes. Just watch it in the original language.”
A further viewer drew comparisons to the beloved Danish crime drama Broen, also known as The Bridge, awarding it an impressive 9/10.
They elaborated: “It’s not Bron, yes, but the acting is outstanding and the story absolutely horryfying! If you loved Bron, Forbrydelsen or Springfloden, you’ll like this one!
