Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-literary-character" theme.

Beck is a Swedish crime TV show that follows the investigations of Martin Beck, a police detective. The show delves into the criminality in Sweden and portrays the challenges faced by Beck and his team as they solve murder cases and unravel hidden truths. With its intriguing plot and strong characterization, Beck has become a cult TV series in the crime genre.

Backstrom is a misanthropic detective with self-destructive tendencies who solves crimes in Portland, Oregon. With the help of his team at the special crimes unit, he navigates the complexities of police work while dealing with his own personal demons.

Wallander is a police inspector in a small coastal town in Sweden. He is known for his unorthodox methods and his love for classical music. Wallander is often involved in murder investigations and works closely with a medical examiner. The series explores the complex relationships between Wallander and his colleagues, as well as his troubled personal life.

Miss Sherlock is a modern take on the classic detective stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, with a twist. It focuses on the iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes, and her female partner, Dr. Wato Tachibana, as they solve various crimes in Tokyo, Japan. Together, they navigate through complex murder investigations, potential terrorist attacks, and dangerous criminals while dealing with their own personal struggles and forming an uneasy friendship.

Young Wallander follows detective Kurt Wallander in his early days as a police officer in Sweden. When he is faced with his first murder case, he is determined to uncover the truth behind the crime. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and finds himself entangled in a dangerous world. The series explores Wallander's journey as he learns to navigate the complexities of crime solving and solve challenging cases.

Agent Hamilton is a Swedish security service agent who becomes a double agent when he discovers a conspiracy involving politicians and secret agents. He must navigate the world of espionage and uncover the truth while risking everything. Based on the popular character from a series of novels, this action-packed show explores themes of terrorism, intelligence operations, and rogue agents.

Agatha Christie's Hjerson follows an ex-police detective as she unravels the mystery of a murder at a hotel on an island. With the help of text messaging on screen, she navigates through a web of suspects and uncovers shocking secrets. As tensions rise in the tight-knit community, the detective relies on her wit and intuition to solve the whodunit.

An ex-cop recruits an aspiring fighter to help him uncover a criminal conspiracy.

Hassel is a crime drama TV show that revolves around the life of Roland Hassel, a hardboiled detective, as he takes on various murder investigations. The series is based on a literary character and promises an intriguing and thrilling storyline.

Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.

The lines between reality and perception blur in this comic journey into the life and mind (literally!) of one of sci-fi's most brilliant authors. Paranoid conspiracies of the highest order, drug-fueled interdimensional shifts, and 1970's pop culture combine for the mind-bending adventure of the century.

Retired police detective Roland Hassel (Lars-Erik Berenett, who played Hassel on TV in the 1980s) is determined to solve the 1986 assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme. Without access to police files, however, the best he can manage is to attend an inept re-enactment on the 25th anniversary of the murder...