The Chestnut Man season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Marius, a police officer, discovers a horrific scene at Ørum's farm: three dead and a boy severely injured. Meanwhile, Rosa Hartung, the minister of social affairs, returns to work amidst public scrutiny following her daughter's murder. A separate investigation into Laura Kjær's murder in a playground leads detectives to a mysterious chestnut figurine with a fingerprint belonging to Rosa's deceased daughter, Kristine. Confronting the Hartungs with this baffling clue, they express confusion and distress, leaving the detectives pondering the complexities of the intertwined cases.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marius?
Marius is a police officer.
What incident does Marius investigate?
He investigates a scene with three dead bodies and a severely injured boy at Ørum's farm.
Who is Rosa Hartung?
Rosa Hartung is the minister of social affairs, returning to work after her daughter's murder.
What is the significant clue found at the homicide scene?
A chestnut figurine with a fingerprint.
Whose fingerprint is on the chestnut figurine?
Kristine Hartung's, Rosa's deceased daughter.
Who is Laura Kjær?
A homicide victim found in a playground.
Who is Hans Henrik Hauge?
Laura Kjær's partner.
What is the relationship between the chestnut man and the Hartung case?
The chestnut man found at the homicide scene contains Kristine Hartung's fingerprint, linking it to the Hartung case.
Did the Hartungs know Laura Kjær?
No, they did not know her.
How did the Hartungs react to the news about the fingerprint?
They were baffled and distressed, unable to provide clear answers.
What was Rosa Hartung's personal tragedy?
The murder of her daughter, Kristine.
Who is Astrid?
A girl found hidden and scared at Ørum's farm.
What is the detectives' dilemma by the end of the episode?
Whether to reopen the Hartung case based on the new evidence.
What is the theme of the children's song at the end?
It is about a chestnut man, symbolizing the mysteries in the episode.
What is the significance of the chestnut man?
It's a key piece of evidence linking the current homicide to the Hartung case.