"Every case leaves its mark."

2020- 2022

2 Seasons

12 Episodes

7.1(207 votes)

Canceled

Drama

Mystery

Crime

Overview

An incendiary hate crime stirs civil unrest, fast-tracking rookie cop Kurt Wallander to detective in this origin story for the popular character.

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Adam Pålsson

Kurt Wallander

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Created by: Benjamin Harris

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