The Killing 2007

Overview

The Killing is a Danish police procedural set in the Copenhagen main police department that revolves around Detective Inspector Sarah Lund and her team. Each season of the series follows a different murder case day-by-day, with each one-hour episode covering twenty-four hours of the investigation. The series is noted for its dark tone, plot twists, and season-long storylines. It gives equal emphasis to the story of the murdered victim's family alongside the police investigation and is recognized for the photography of its Danish setting and the acting ability of its cast. Additionally, there is a series of the same name created by Veena Sud that is based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen. This version follows Seattle homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they are affected by the murders they investigate. This iteration also features the saga of a grieving family and a mayoral campaign that interlocks with the police investigation. The program is available to watch through various streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.