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Nov 15, 2020LPL_SarahM rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Adapted from the novels by Henning Mankell, Kenneth Branagh plays brooding and complicated detective Kurt Wallander. Part of his character's complexity presents itself as a thick British accent from a supposedly Swedish detective, but that…
Aug 20, 2019RescueDog rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The BBC has no shortage of damaged and brooding detectives. Wallender is another one. I wonder if Swedish people really have such utter contempt for policemen.
Dec 30, 2016
Season 1.
May 04, 2015rick7white rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Found it to DARK for this viewer. Actors playing good parts of folks down and depressed 90% of time.
Mar 06, 2015ownedbydoxies rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent scripts. Great acting. Kinda scary and creepy sometimes, but the photography is absolutely wonderful.
Oct 12, 2014nannerl rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing how close the episodes are to how I imagined them when reading the books. Very enjoyable.
Jul 08, 2014jazeebelle rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Just as good as the first series. As we delve deeper into Wallander's life it doesn't distract from the main story, the main mysteries.
May 26, 2014easter84ba rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Kenneth Branagh again showcases his great acting here. Minor details are just as wonderful to provide more characterization. I just like that part where he wiped his sweating armpit with the curtains!
tazz3
Sep 23, 2013tazz3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you enjoy a good mystery, don't miss this one
Aug 15, 2013kozakd rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A dark, unsettling series that will hold your attention.
Jun 08, 2013HDyksley rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent movies, looking forward to series 2-3. Hope series 4 is not too far off. Will have to look into the books as well.
Apr 28, 2013RDL rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Opens with a seasoned cop that has the reflex of an amateur rookie. That was it.
Oct 06, 2011BakerStreetIrregular rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm not sure how I feel about this show yet. Wallander doesn't really have a partner/right-hand-man so I feel like there is a dynamic missing from the show. It has great potential though.
rslade
Feb 01, 2011rslade rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A combination of fast pace, and thoughtful meditative time. Branagh is always great. The photography is exceptionally beautiful, as well.
Jan 29, 2011Morganthe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Superb acting, gorgeous cinematography. Branagh's portrayal of Wallander is subtle and nuanced, and touchingly human. The extras are worth a watch, especially the dialogues between Henning Mankell and Kenneth Branagh.
Jan 28, 2011marlenecoates rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
gritty and compelling mysteries with a believable hero who has issues of his own - love the scenery and Swedish accents....
Jan 07, 2011ess_ rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
These are awful. I don't want to hear British accents and see British actors in these roles, playing that they are Swedish. It's distracting to the point of laughable. What could they have been thinking? See the Swedish series, which EPL…