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Wisting

2019 – 2024Show5 seasons26 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–8.0Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A slow-burning, gripping drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.6

Episodes

7.4
7.6
7.4
7.4
7.6

Story

Empathetic, meticulous and relentless - the only thing to escape Larvik detective William Wisting in his hunt for Norway's most notorious criminals is a happy family life. And when two mysterious deaths interrupt Wisting's Christmas, it is the beginning of a showdown with the deadliest killer of them all.

Feels like

  • Nordic Noir
  • Procedural Crime Drama
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Grim Realism
  • Detective Character Study
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Serial Killer Investigation

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kathrine Valen Zeiner, Trygve Allister Diesen, Henrik Georgsson
Written by
Jørn Lier Horst, Vegard Steiro Amundsen, Jadranko Mehić
Produced by
Anni Faurbye Fernandez, Silje Hopland Eik
Music by
Jacob Groth, Ole Bo, Sören Möller

Everyone

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Facts

April 11, 2019 · December 26, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 11, 2019
Last aired
December 26, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Norwegian
Also spoken
German, English, Swedish
Made in
Germany, Norway, United States
Available in
49 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wisting?"

Questions about Wisting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wisting?

PhiloAMC+HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Wisting streams on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, AcornTV, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Wisting worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Wisting okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Wisting?

20 h

About 20 hours: 26 episodes in 5 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2024.

Is Wisting in English?

NorwegianGermanEnglishSwedish

No, it was made in Norwegian, with some German, English, and Swedish.