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Do the series/episodes need to be watched in order?

posted 13 years ago by mattford99
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I really want to watch the Swedish version of Wallander, but am wondering whether it is necessary to watch Series 1 & 2 in order, will I miss out on any plotlines character development etc if I don't?. I ask as random episodes are being shown on BBC4 at the moment. Thanks.

[–] ztpt 13 years ago

No you can watch them out of context, no problem.
but I'll recommend watching them in order to catch some minor character developments.

[–] bogwart-1 13 years ago

It's much better to watch them in order,IMO. The stories are,after all, character-driven and relationships will seem odd if you don't see them developing.

The English ones don't matter so much, but the Swedish episodes do show developing relationships.

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[–] Borg222 10 years ago

They are all so good...you can enjoy them out of order. What I have done is just bought them all."even the Rolf ones". Any Wallender is worth seeing. ...read the books too.

[–] oakcourt 9 years ago

I'm new to Wallander - did see the KB version back in 2008 here in the UK. As regards the original was it Rolf or Krister who first took the role?

[–] ClarkF1 10 years ago

Without wanting to spoil anything, the final episode of Series 1 has to be watched after the rest.

ClarkF1

[–] andrew_jakobs 10 years ago

And let's not forget the first episode has te be watch first.
But for me, it's really best to watch all 3 seasons in order, as there are really certain things you otherwise would not understand..

[–] oldmotem 8 years ago

I watched the Brit series first.
Then watched Season 2 of the Swedish.
Then most of Season 3 of the Swedish.
Now I'm watching Season 1 of the Swedish.
Then I will watch the final episode of Season 3 of the Swedish.

What a tremendous series. I prefer the Swedish (despite the fact that I do not speak Swedish) to the British. Actually, I don't speak British either.

I have read many good reviews of Season 1 of the Swedish, but my favorite is Season 2 of the Swedish. It all seems to come together then.

Series 3 of the Swedish is very well acted. And is a great season as well. But I am truly dismayed. I wish there were a better ending for such a great character. Such, however, is LIFE. And I think this series constantly pounds that into your head. Extremely well done.