Wallander (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2008, Wallander is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Wallander stars Kenneth Branagh as Kurt Wallander, Richard McCabe as Nyberg, Jeany Spark as Linda Wallander and Sarah Smart as Anne-Britt Hoglund, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Wallander has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wallander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wallander tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wallander (2008)?
- In US, Wallander is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wallander worth watching?
- Wallander holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wallander?
- Wallander stars Kenneth Branagh, Richard McCabe, Jeany Spark, Sarah Smart and Sadie Shimmin.
- When was Wallander released?
- Wallander was released in 2008.