Wisting

William Wisting is a patient, detail oriented detective in the Norwegian town of Larvik who fights to keep his personal life intact while chasing the country's toughest criminals. He trusts careful observation, reliable instincts and a steady pace more than flash and bravado. When two mysterious deaths interrupt a quiet Christmas season, the case pulls him into a dangerous game where every lead tugs at a larger conspiracy. No shortcuts, no shortcuts here; just smart deduction, a growing pressure from the investigation and the slow erosion of what passes for normal at home. The show pairs tense crime scenes with everyday family warmth, creating a cool edge of menace.

Produced by Kathrine Valen Zeiner, Trygve Allister Diesen and Jadranko Mehić, Wisting debuted in 2019 and stars Sven Nordin as William Wisting. The series marks a contemporary take on Nordic crime drama.

Within the Nordic noir landscape Wisting fits a pattern that favors character driven storytelling over loud action. Its calm tone, authentic setting and solid ensemble cast have helped the show attract viewers who prefer thoughtful crime drama that stays rooted in real world stakes.

Critically the show is seen as a steady meditation on duty and family. Its main themes revolve around ethics in policing, the cost of crime on loved ones and the resilience required to keep going when hard cases bleed into everyday life.