Wallander

Wallander

Created by Henning Mankell

On BBC One, PBS

2008–20164 seasons12 episodes89 min7.4 / 10

A methodical Scandinavian crime drama centered on a weary detective confronting escalating violence in a deceptively quiet region, balancing procedural investigation with psychological deterioration.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Wallander sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.

  • Does Wallander leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.

  • Is Wallander one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 88% of series.

  • Is Wallander scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Wallander violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

  • Is Wallander easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity19

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Wallander

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Wallander

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Wallander, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Wallander, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Wallander, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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