Kenneth Branagh's acclaimed crime drama Wallander is now available to stream free on Channel 4, and fans are calling it 'one of the best crime shows in the world'.
A British adaptation of a Swedish classic
The series is based on the beloved book series by Swedish author Henning Mankell, following fictional detective Kurt Wallander in the town of Ystad. It originally aired on BBC One from 2008 to 2016, spanning four seasons.
Branagh leads an ensemble cast including Sarah Smart, Tom Hiddleston, Jeany Spark, Richard McCabe, David Warner, Sadie Shimmin, and Polly Hemingway.
Critical acclaim and awards
The show has won six BAFTA Television Awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor for Branagh, who also took home an International Emmy. It received two Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for Branagh.
With a 90% audience approval rating, critics have praised the series for its 'murky, haunting realism' and Branagh's 'magnificent' performance.
Fans can't get enough
One fan wrote: 'Wallander is an incredible show in all aspects. The cinematography, directing, and acting are all superior, combining to create a dark and brooding atmosphere that constantly sucks the audience in.'
Another added: 'What Wallander has that is so riveting is the most unique crimes I've ever seen in any police show. A cast that seems like real people. And the cinematography is gorgeous.'
Wallander is streaming free on Channel 4 and U.
