TV series · 2006 · TV4
Is Wallander based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wallander is based on the book series Wallander novels by Henning Mankell.
The TV series premiered in 2006 on TV4.
The book series behind Wallander
Wallander novels: books in order
- Faceless Killers (1997)
- The Dogs of Riga (1992)
- The White Lioness (1993)
- The Man Who Smiled (1994)
- Sidetracked (1995)
- The Fifth Woman (1996)
- One Step Behind (1997)
- Firewall (1998)
- The Pyramid (1999)
- Before the Frost (2002)
- An Event in Autumn (2013)
- The Troubled Man (2009)
Other adaptations of Wallander novels
- Wallander (TV, 2008)
Common questions
Is Wallander based on a book?
Yes. Wallander is based on the book series Wallander novels by Henning Mankell.
Who wrote the book Wallander is based on?
Wallander novels was written by Henning Mankell.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Faceless Killers, book 1 of Wallander novels. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.