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6.9 / 10(73 votes)IMDbTV-MAFirst Aired: 20053 Seasons

Wallander

Series Overview

Detective Kurt Wallander solves gruesome complex crimes in the city of Ystad, Sweden.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
TV4
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 32 Episodes

89 min per episode

Air Date Window

2005 – 2013

Premiered: Fri, Jan 14, 2005

Created By
Henning MankellHenning Mankell

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Oct 23, 2013

Season 3, Episode 6: “The Man Who Wept”

It's almost Christmas and Kurt is troubled by his memory disease. He realizes that it will soon be necessary to tell his colleagues and the rest of the world that he is sick. But he finds it difficult to give up his job, his only identity. In Ystad, there is a brutal kidnapping of a famous restaurateur, Paolo Salino. Kurt takes on the case but is forced to enlist the help of his colleague Jenny from the police in Malmö.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Henning Mankell

Screenplay & Story

Lovisa Milles, Henning Mankell

Producers

Jon Mankell, Malte Forssell

Department Leadership Roster

Jon Mankell

Jon Mankell

Producer

Elle Furudahl

Production Design

Malte Forssell

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallander

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Wallander about?

Detective Kurt Wallander solves gruesome complex crimes in the city of Ystad, Sweden.

How many seasons does Wallander have?

Wallander comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Wallander?

Key cast members in Wallander include Krister Henriksson, Charlotta Jonsson, Signe Dahlkvist, Mats Bergman, Fredrik Gunnarsson.

Who created or directed Wallander?

Wallander was developed and directed by Henning Mankell.