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2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode 3" 7.4

Story

Every case leaves its mark.

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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Urban Decay

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Written by: Henning Mankell
Produced by: Berna Levin

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Facts

September 3, 2020 · February 17, 2022 · Ended

First aired: September 3, 2020
Last aired: February 17, 2022
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 131 countries

Tropes

After-Action Patch-Up, External Combustion, Prequel +5

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Translation Convention
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Nordic Noir

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Where can I stream Young Wallander?

Netflix

In the United States, Young Wallander streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Young Wallander worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (55).

How long does it take to watch Young Wallander?

10 h

About 10 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching Young Wallander?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.