Wallander
Series Overview
This drama follows Inspector Kurt Wallander – a middle-aged everyman – as he struggles against a rising tide of violence in the apparently sleepy backwaters in and around Ystad in Skane, southern Sweden. Based on the international best-selling books by Henning Mankell.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 12 Episodes
89 min per episode
2008 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Nov 30, 2008
Henning MankellLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 3: “The Troubled Man”
His memory is going to pieces and he is no longer officially on duty, but Wallander draws on all his resources to find Linda’s missing father-in-law, a former top official in the Swedish navy, obsessed with a decades-old submarine mystery. Slowly losing his grip on reality, Wallander is desperate to solve this one last case.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wallander - Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-29
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henning Mankell
Henning Mankell
Kenneth Branagh, Simon Moseley, Åsa Sjöberg, Andy Harries, Francis Hopkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Moseley
Producer
Henning Mankell
Writer
Sanne Wohlenberg
Producer
Charlotte Bloxham
Producer
Ralf Ivarsson
Producer
Hilary Benson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallander
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What is Wallander about?
This drama follows Inspector Kurt Wallander – a middle-aged everyman – as he struggles against a rising tide of violence in the apparently sleepy backwaters in and around Ystad in Skane, southern Sweden. Based on the international best-selling books by Henning Mankell.
How many seasons does Wallander have?
Wallander comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Wallander?
Key cast members in Wallander include Kenneth Branagh, Jeany Spark.
Who created or directed Wallander?
Wallander was developed and directed by Henning Mankell.