Wallander is struggling mentally to come to terms with his recent actions, now off work on medication is approached by Sten Torstenssen, who is convinced his elderly father's death was murder, not accidental. Wallander has to overcome barriers to solve the crime.
It's true that every episode of the series captures the true spirit of noir, gritty, dark, atmospheric, but The Man who smiled is particularly dark and deep, disturbing almost. That said it deals with true to life events, some unfortunately which are depressing and sad, but it also through the character of Anders Ekman shows a willingness in people to turn their lives around and make things right.
Branagh as always hugely charismatic and strong, great to see him show a different, darker side of the character. Another heart wrenching performance from David Warner as his dad. Hard to chose between Rupert Graves's character or Vincent Regan's valiant Anders who was standout guest star.
I thought this was excellent. 9/10
It's true that every episode of the series captures the true spirit of noir, gritty, dark, atmospheric, but The Man who smiled is particularly dark and deep, disturbing almost. That said it deals with true to life events, some unfortunately which are depressing and sad, but it also through the character of Anders Ekman shows a willingness in people to turn their lives around and make things right.
Branagh as always hugely charismatic and strong, great to see him show a different, darker side of the character. Another heart wrenching performance from David Warner as his dad. Hard to chose between Rupert Graves's character or Vincent Regan's valiant Anders who was standout guest star.
I thought this was excellent. 9/10