Wallander

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
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  1. Jager
    Nov 25, 2012
    0
    I think the writers really got the Wallander character wrong. The original series from Sweden, Wallander is a decent, internal optimist not a selfish, depressive character that people don't respect. Yes, bad things happen but his internal strength of character, love of classical music , his dog, and good scotch help him get through. Richardd's comment was exactly right, the character is asI think the writers really got the Wallander character wrong. The original series from Sweden, Wallander is a decent, internal optimist not a selfish, depressive character that people don't respect. Yes, bad things happen but his internal strength of character, love of classical music , his dog, and good scotch help him get through. Richardd's comment was exactly right, the character is as depressing as Inspector Morse! What's the moral message coming from this character?… Expand
  2. nealithik
    Mar 28, 2016
    0
    What an insult to viewers:
    There are so many implausible actions and ridiculous omissions it becomes laughable.
    A detective story ought to show some awareness of the importance of credibility.

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#33 Best TV Season of 2008
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#68 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#13 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    70
    The pieces don't tend to add up to much; the suspects and victims often slip out of custody too easily; and each episode's crimes dovetail with some predictability. These aren't brain teasers. Still, the series has great hypnotic allure, as the murders and deaths drive Wallander further into himself.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    75
    The strength of the script and Branagh's finely drawn performance--not to mention the excellent scenes between Branagh and David Warner, who plays Wallander's dad--make up for missteps [by the director].
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    70
    I recommend the series, though Sunday's opening film, "Sidetracked," does present a bit of a stumbling block.
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