The Chestnut Man, a Danish thriller tv-series, is coming back for season 2. The plot will be based on the novel of the same name by Soren Sveistrup and it will air from November 2022 to January 2023. In this post, you’ll find out everything about the plot, cast, production, and reviews of the show as well as what to expect in season two. This article is about The Chestnut Man Season 2.
About The Chestnut Man:
Soren Sveistrup created the plot for season one, which was inspired by his own novel. He also wrote the script and directed the show. It’s produced in Denmark by DR-Fiktion (Danish Broadcasting Corporation). Soren Sveistrup is an award-winning Danish novelist.
Release date of The Chestnut Man Season 2:
The release date for the 2nd season of The Chestnut Man has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
Production of The Chestnut Man Season 2:
The plot of season two is also written by Soren Sveistrup. In late 2015, it was announced that production started on the second season of The Chestnut Man. When it comes to production, DR-Fiktion (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) remains in charge.
Filming of The Chestnut Man Season 2:
Season two of The Chestnut Man will be continuing to be filmed in 2021. It was filmed in Copenhagen and the nearby Øresund coast.
Awards:
Season one of The Chestnut Man has been a nominee for several awards. It was nominated three times at the Robert Awards (the Danish drama prize): Best Hans Petter Moland Film; Best Television Drama and Best Actor in a Leading Role, which went to Kim Bodnia. Additionally, it is also nominated at this year’s International Emmy Awards.
Revenue:
Season one of The Chestnut Man managed to achieve a revenue gain in 2019. In total, season two is reportedly going to make about DKK 100 million (USD 15 million). It has been purchased by several countries including the United States and France. The first season of The Chestnut Man was a success with over half a million viewers. However, the second and third seasons will be based on plot lines that were not included in the book series meaning that only those who have read his books will understand all aspects of plot development.
The Starring Cast:
No cast members have been announced yet for The Chestnut Man Season Two except for Danica Curcic.
Reviews:
Season one of The Chestnut Man received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised by viewers due to its plot twists and plot turns which made the plot more interesting. However, some said that plot development was slightly too fast and plot points were not thoroughly explained.
Ratings:
When it comes to reviews, The Chestnut Man season one seems to have met the expectations of viewers and critics alike. It received a rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDb, it has an average score of seven out of ten stars. The first season also got very high ratings, scoring a rating of almost 100% among Danish viewers aged under 50 (which is considered really good), while over 90% of all viewers were tuned into it for at least one minute.
Expectations:
When it comes to expectations, we can say that the plot of The Chestnut Man season two will be even more interesting. The expectations for season two are high because the plot, cast, and production seem to be the same as season one.
