Wallender

[mossy]

Yes, the swedish version is excellent.

 

[Slowgrind]

I've enjoyed both versions, but subtitles do cause a lot of distraction. Will Ken do the lot eventually?

 

[Speicher]

At first, I struggled with the subtitles. That is a distraction, I agree. I hope Ken Branagh does some more. I would still watch the English one, I just prefer the Swedish lead actor.

 

[mikeitup]

I would love to see the earlier Wallender series from 1994 onwards featuring powerhouse Swedish actor Rolf Lassgard as Kurt Wallender. There's some clips of him on youtube and I have to say he is very very good.

 

[Speicher]

Until I watched the "Who is Wallendar?" I did not realise there had been a much earlier series. I enjoyed Maigret, the recent series, not the one from the 70's.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Realise it's probably been shown before but last night's Wallander was first rate.
I'd also add that the rather stern lady from the farm down the road can head-butt for Sweden. Quite a punch too - ouch!

 

[Andy in Sig]

I like the Swedish series and the actor who plays Wallander is a big bear of a man who seems to catch him well. I think the Branagh version is pretty good but I can't stand the portrayal of his daughter: IMO the actress is pathetic. I can't believe that anybody speaks in that manner in real life (either in Sweden or the UK).