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[td]''[[The Guardian]]''<nowiki/>'s Ellen E. Jones gave the series 3 out of 5 stars writing: "Netflix's prequel to the Wallander novels and TV series takes place in the present day, weaving in contemporary politics β but would a straight origin story have been better?" Jones felt a more traditional prequel set in the 1970s may have been more interesting: "Just imagine if the show had researched and recreated 70s MalmΓΆ, where the Henriksson-timeline Wallander would have been a rookie? Imagine exploring how that very specific time and place β the era of plane hijacking, radical politics and Abba's Eurovision win β shaped Wallander's character? Now ''that'' would have been a case worth digging into."<ref name=":0" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Chris Bennion of ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' rated the series was given 1 star out of 5. "Here we have it, ladies and gentlemen β surely the worst TV drama of the streaming era. Or, to put it another way, if you loved Wallander, you'll hate Young Wallander."<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]Chris Bennion of ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' rated the series was given 1 star out of 5. "Here we have it, ladies and gentlemen β surely the worst TV drama of the streaming era. Or, to put it another way, if you loved ''Wallander'', you'll hate ''Young Wallander''."<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Beth Webb of ''[[NME]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars. Webb states, "Despite its strong aesthetic, the show's target audience seems unclear. ''Wallander'' has built a sizeable following over its extended lifespan, and older fans may struggle to connect with this modern version. But the story doesn't feel suitable for a younger audience either. As a short, suspense-laden crime drama, this is a justifiable watch, especially with its low-episode count. For those seeking another dose of their favourite seasoned Swedish inspector, however, you're better off revisiting the original."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title='Young Wallander' review: TV's favourite Swedish sleuth returns|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/young-w...ss-date=2021-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td]
[td]Beth Webb of ''[[NME]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars. Webb states, "Despite its strong aesthetic, the show's target audience seems unclear. ''Wallander'' has built a sizeable following over its extended lifespan, and older fans may struggle to connect with this modern version. But the story doesn't feel suitable for a younger audience either. As a short, suspense-laden crime drama, this is a justifiable watch, especially with its low-episode count. For those seeking another dose of their favourite seasoned Swedish inspector, however, you're better off revisiting the original."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title='Young Wallander' review: TV's favourite Swedish sleuth returns|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/young-w...ss-date=2021-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td]
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[td]''[[The Guardian]]''<nowiki/>'s Ellen E. Jones gave the series 3 out of 5 stars writing: "Netflix's prequel to the Wallander novels and TV series takes place in the present day, weaving in contemporary politics β but would a straight origin story have been better?" Jones felt a more traditional prequel set in the 1970s may have been more interesting: "Just imagine if the show had researched and recreated 70s MalmΓΆ, where the Henriksson-timeline Wallander would have been a rookie? Imagine exploring how that very specific time and place β the era of plane hijacking, radical politics and Abba's Eurovision win β shaped Wallander's character? Now ''that'' would have been a case worth digging into."<ref name=":0" />[/td]Revision as of 03:38, 5 September 2025
[/td][td]''[[The Guardian]]''<nowiki/>'s Ellen E. Jones gave the series 3 out of 5 stars writing: "Netflix's prequel to the Wallander novels and TV series takes place in the present day, weaving in contemporary politics β but would a straight origin story have been better?" Jones felt a more traditional prequel set in the 1970s may have been more interesting: "Just imagine if the show had researched and recreated 70s MalmΓΆ, where the Henriksson-timeline Wallander would have been a rookie? Imagine exploring how that very specific time and place β the era of plane hijacking, radical politics and Abba's Eurovision win β shaped Wallander's character? Now ''that'' would have been a case worth digging into."<ref name=":0" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Chris Bennion of ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' rated the series was given 1 star out of 5. "Here we have it, ladies and gentlemen β surely the worst TV drama of the streaming era. Or, to put it another way, if you loved Wallander, you'll hate Young Wallander."<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]Chris Bennion of ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' rated the series was given 1 star out of 5. "Here we have it, ladies and gentlemen β surely the worst TV drama of the streaming era. Or, to put it another way, if you loved ''Wallander'', you'll hate ''Young Wallander''."<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Beth Webb of ''[[NME]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars. Webb states, "Despite its strong aesthetic, the show's target audience seems unclear. ''Wallander'' has built a sizeable following over its extended lifespan, and older fans may struggle to connect with this modern version. But the story doesn't feel suitable for a younger audience either. As a short, suspense-laden crime drama, this is a justifiable watch, especially with its low-episode count. For those seeking another dose of their favourite seasoned Swedish inspector, however, you're better off revisiting the original."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title='Young Wallander' review: TV's favourite Swedish sleuth returns|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/young-w...ss-date=2021-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td]
[td]Beth Webb of ''[[NME]]'' gave it 3 out of 5 stars. Webb states, "Despite its strong aesthetic, the show's target audience seems unclear. ''Wallander'' has built a sizeable following over its extended lifespan, and older fans may struggle to connect with this modern version. But the story doesn't feel suitable for a younger audience either. As a short, suspense-laden crime drama, this is a justifiable watch, especially with its low-episode count. For those seeking another dose of their favourite seasoned Swedish inspector, however, you're better off revisiting the original."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title='Young Wallander' review: TV's favourite Swedish sleuth returns|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/young-w...ss-date=2021-02-19|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref>[/td]
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