Wallander 2005
What is Wallander?
Wallander is a Swedish television series adapted from the Kurt Wallander novels written by Henning Mankell. The series stars Krister Henriksson in the title role as a police officer working in Ystad, a town located near the southern tip of Sweden by the Baltic coast.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 14, 2005
- Last aired
- Oct 23, 2013
- Original language
- SV
- Origin
- DK, SE
- Networks
- TV4
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
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Wallander is a Swedish television series adapted from the Kurt Wallander novels written by Henning Mankell. The series stars Krister Henriksson in the title role as a police officer working in Ystad, a town located near the southern tip of Sweden by the Baltic coast. The production consists of two series, each containing thirteen films. The first series was produced between 2005 and 2006, featuring one film adapted directly from a novel while the remaining stories were based on new concepts suggested by Mankell. The second series was broadcast between 2009 and 2010. Regarding distribution, the films titled Before the Frost, Mastermind, and The Secret premiered in cinemas, while the other entries were initially released as direct-to-DVD movies. In addition to Henriksson, the cast includes Fredrik Gunnarsson, Mats Bergman, and Douglas Johansson. The series was directed by Stephan Apelgren. While the Swedish version features Henriksson, Kenneth Branagh also portrayed the character in a separate production based on the same literary source material.
Should you watch it?
“A Swedish detective investigates complex criminal cases in the coastal town of Ystad.”
- based on henning mankell novels
- features krister henriksson as the lead
- varied release methods between cinema and dvd
- some storylines are original rather than book adaptations
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven crime dramas set against a distinct swedish backdrop.
The series contains mature themes consistent with the crime drama genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Before the Frost Jan 14, 2005
- E2 The Village Idiot Aug 3, 2005
- E3 The Brothers Sep 7, 2005
- E4 The Overdose Oct 12, 2005
- E5 The African Nov 16, 2005
- E6 Mastermind Dec 13, 2005
- E7 The Tricksters Mar 15, 2006
- E8 The Photographer May 10, 2006
- E9 The Container Lorry Jul 12, 2006
- E10 The Castle Ruins Aug 23, 2006
- E11 The Black King Oct 25, 2006
- E12 The Forger Nov 1, 2006
- E13 The Secret Nov 10, 2006
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Revenge Jan 9, 2009
- E2 The Guilt Jun 17, 2009
- E3 The Courier Jul 15, 2009
- E4 The Thief Aug 18, 2009
- E5 The Cellist Sep 19, 2009
- E6 The Priest Oct 21, 2009
- E7 The Leak Nov 18, 2009
- E8 The Sniper Dec 16, 2009
- E9 The Angel of Death Jan 31, 2010
- E10 The Ghost Mar 24, 2010
- E11 The Heritage Apr 21, 2010
- E12 The Collector May 16, 2010
- E13 The Witness May 23, 2010
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Troubled Man Jan 11, 2013
- E2 The Missing Jun 19, 2013
- E3 The Betrayal Jul 24, 2013
- E4 The Loss Aug 21, 2013
- E5 The Arsonist Sep 25, 2013
- E6 The Man Who Wept Oct 23, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
Krister Henriksson stars in the title role of Kurt Wallander.
Where is the series set?
The stories are set in Ystad, located near the southern tip of Sweden.
Are these episodes based on books?
Some films are adapted from Henning Mankell's novels, while others feature new storylines suggested by the author.
How many series were produced?
The show consists of two series, each containing 13 films.
How were the films released?
While some films premiered in cinemas, the majority were released as direct-to-DVD movies.