Review of Mastermind

Wallander: Mastermind (2005)
Season 1, Episode 6
7/10
Weaker episode but still okay
12 November 2009
Warning: Spoilers
Of the Wallander episodes I've seen so far this one probably has the least good story as it didn't seem very plausible compared to the others, I still enjoyed it though.

A killer appears to be playing games with the police, luring Linda Wallander to a murder scene after first disabling the cars of her father Kurt and another senior detective so they knew she would respond. Soon after it appears that the daughter of the other detective has been murdered but although her room is covered in blood her body is not there. When the police learn that the blood actually came from the victim Linda found they realise they aren't dealing with a normal killer. As the story progresses Kurt becomes convinced that the killer is in the police station watching them although his colleagues don't believe him.

As with the other episodes the acting was good, especially from Krister Henriksson and Johanna Sällström as Kurt and Linda Wallander. I suspect the story might work better for people for haven't seen previous episodes so aren't expecting a more realistic crime. If you can suspend your disbelief it is still fun.
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