Wallander

Based on Henning Mankell’s celebrated novels, SVT's *Wallander* follows Kurt Wallander, a police inspector in the quiet coastal town of Ystad, Sweden. Brilliantly portrayed by Krister Henriksson, Wallander is a dedicated but deeply human detective who confronts the dark underbelly of his community. The series is a masterclass in Nordic noir, blending complex criminal investigations with Wallander's personal struggles, including his declining health, strained family relationships, and profound loneliness. Each case takes a toll, revealing the psychological price of confronting humanity's worst impulses. The critically acclaimed Swedish series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns. It remains a gripping and atmospheric look at the darkness hiding in plain sight.