The first international case for Branagh's Wallander sees him travel to Latvia to investigate corruption and drug smuggling. The Dogs of Riga is arguably my least favourite of Mankell's novels, and arguably one of the best of the BBC's adaptations, I'd go so far as to say I prefer this to the original book. It's a gripping, action packed story, which moves along at a racing pace, twisting and turning, ultimately rewarding the viewer. I like the overhang from the previous episode, Vanja seems to have dumped him, and Kurt is still not coping with the plight of Anne Britt.
Superb production values as always, the scenery is glorious, Riga looked incredible in some scenes, the location filming gave the episode a very different flavour. Some excellent performances, Søren Malling stole the early scenes, a true match for Branagh, Zoltan Butuc, Arturs skrastins and Radoslaw Kaim were also very, very good as the main players.
Compelling viewing. 9/10
Superb production values as always, the scenery is glorious, Riga looked incredible in some scenes, the location filming gave the episode a very different flavour. Some excellent performances, Søren Malling stole the early scenes, a true match for Branagh, Zoltan Butuc, Arturs skrastins and Radoslaw Kaim were also very, very good as the main players.
Compelling viewing. 9/10