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Young Wallander

Young Wallander

Every case leaves its mark.

20207.12 Seasons12 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

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

NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Adam Pålsson

Adam Pålsson

Kurt Wallander

Themes & Keywords

swedennordic noir

About Young Wallander

Young Wallander is a drama, mystery, crime series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of sweden, nordic noir. it stars Adam Pålsson. 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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