Wallander

Audience emotional responses for Wallander (2005) are dominated by the somber and tense atmosphere characteristic of Nordic Noir. High Anxiety and Anticipation stem from the unfolding criminal investigations and the constant threat of violence. Sadness and Melancholy are deeply felt, reflecting the tragic nature of the crimes and the protagonist Kurt Wallander's personal struggles and the bleakness of the small-town setting. Empathy is significant, drawn from the suffering of victims and Wallander's own emotional burden. Elements of Curiosity drive the mystery, while Anger and Disturbing feelings arise from the dark subject matter and the injustices portrayed.