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Wallander novels by Henning Mankell: every TV adaptation

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Wallander novels by Henning Mankell has been adapted into 2 TV series: Wallander (2006), Wallander (2008).

About Wallander novels

Wallander novels is a book series by Henning Mankell. The first screen adaptation was Wallander in 2006; the most recent released one is Wallander (2008).

Book series by Henning Mankell.

Every adaptation of Wallander novels

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Wallander

TV series · 2006–2013 · TV4 · Sweden · directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson and Peter Flinth

Swedish TV4 series, 2005–2013.

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Wallander

TV series · 2008–2016 · BBC One · United Kingdom · directed by Philip Martin and Niall MacCormick

Wallander novels: books in order

  1. Faceless Killers (1997)
  2. The Dogs of Riga (1992)
  3. The White Lioness (1993)
  4. The Man Who Smiled (1994)
  5. Sidetracked (1995)
  6. The Fifth Woman (1996)
  7. One Step Behind (1997)
  8. Firewall (1998)
  9. The Pyramid (1999)
  10. Before the Frost (2002)
  11. An Event in Autumn (2013)
  12. The Troubled Man (2009)

Common questions

Has Wallander novels been made into a TV show?

Yes. Wallander novels by Henning Mankell has been adapted into 2 TV series: Wallander (2006), Wallander (2008).

Who wrote Wallander novels?

Wallander novels was written by Henning Mankell.

How many adaptations of Wallander novels are there?

We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 TV series.

Is a new Wallander novels adaptation coming?

No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Wallander (2008).

What order should I read Wallander novels in?

Start with Faceless Killers, then continue in the order listed on this page (12 books).

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