Series

Wallander

★ 7.4(151)20081h 29m4 seasons

Wallander is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Wallander

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Good to know

Creator: Henning Mankell
Release date: 2008-11-30
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 12
Network: BBC One, PBS
Status: Ended
Country: Sweden
Studio: Left Bank Pictures

Wallander — trailer

About Wallander

Wallander is a 2008 web series in the Drama, Crime and Mystery genres, created by Henning Mankell, starring Kenneth Branagh and Jeany Spark. It spans 4 seasons and 12 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One and PBS. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 151 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wallander in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This drama follows Inspector Kurt Wallander – a middle-aged everyman – as he struggles against a rising tide of violence in the apparently sleepy backwaters in and around Ystad in Skane, southern Sweden. Based on the international best-selling books by Henning Mankell.

Seasons (4)

Series 13 eps · 2008

Series 23 eps · 2010

Series 33 eps · 2012

Series 43 eps · 2016

Cast

Kenneth Branagh

Kurt Wallander

Jeany Spark

Linda Wallander

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookswedenscandinaviapolicepolice detectivemurder investigation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wallander in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Wallander on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Wallander on Netflix?+

Wallander is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of Wallander are there?+

Wallander has 4 seasons and 12 episodes in total.

Who stars in Wallander?+

Wallander stars Kenneth Branagh and Jeany Spark.

When did Wallander come out?+

Wallander is a 2008 web series created by Henning Mankell.

What genre is Wallander?+

Wallander is Drama, Crime and Mystery series.

Who created Wallander?+

Wallander was created by Henning Mankell.