TV series · 2008 · BBC One
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 2008 on BBC One.
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, 2006)
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.