The Killing 2011
“The past can't be washed away.”
What is The Killing?
The Killing is an American crime drama television series that premiered in 2011. Created by Veena Sud, the show is based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- First aired
- Apr 3, 2011
- Last aired
- Aug 1, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC, Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Killing is an American crime drama television series that premiered in 2011. Created by Veena Sud, the show is based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. The narrative is set in Seattle, Washington, and follows the work of homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they conduct various murder investigations. The series features performances by Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Billy Campbell, and Liam James. The plot centers on a police investigation that becomes intertwined with the saga of a grieving family and a Seattle mayoral campaign. As the detectives pursue their cases, they are deeply affected by the murders they investigate. The production is characterized as a dark crime series. The show ran from 2011 until 2014. Viewers can access full episodes of the series through various streaming platforms. The title of the series refers to the act of one that kills, a term that describes the central focus of the criminal investigations portrayed throughout the duration of the program.
Should you watch it?
“Seattle detectives investigate a complex murder case that impacts a grieving family and local politics.”
- intricate storytelling
- strong performances
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric crime dramas that explore the ripple effects of a single murder.
The series features dark themes surrounding murder and grief.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Apr 3, 2011
- E2 The Cage Core Apr 3, 2011
- E3 El Diablo Core Apr 10, 2011
- E4 A Soundless Echo Core Apr 17, 2011
- E5 Super 8 Core Apr 24, 2011
- E6 What You Have Left Core May 1, 2011
- E7 Vengeance Core May 8, 2011
- E8 Stonewalled Core May 15, 2011
- E9 Undertow Core May 22, 2011
- E10 I'll Let You Know When I Get There Core May 29, 2011
- E11 Missing Core Jun 5, 2011
- E12 Beau Soleil Mytharc Jun 12, 2011
- E13 Orpheus Descending Mytharc Jun 19, 2011
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Reflections Mytharc Apr 1, 2012
- E2 My Lucky Day Core Apr 1, 2012
- E3 Numb Core Apr 8, 2012
- E4 Ogi Jun Core Apr 15, 2012
- E5 Ghosts of the Past Core Apr 22, 2012
- E6 Openings Core Apr 29, 2012
- E7 Keylela Core May 6, 2012
- E8 Off the Reservation Core May 13, 2012
- E9 Sayonara Hiawatha Core May 20, 2012
- E10 72 Hours Core May 27, 2012
- E11 Bulldog Core Jun 3, 2012
- E12 Donnie or Marie Mytharc Jun 10, 2012
- E13 What I Know Mytharc Jun 17, 2012
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Jungle Mytharc Jun 2, 2013
- E2 That You Fear the Most Core Jun 2, 2013
- E3 Seventeen Core Jun 9, 2013
- E4 Head Shots Core Jun 16, 2013
- E5 Scared and Running Core Jun 23, 2013
- E6 Eminent Domain Core Jun 30, 2013
- E7 Hope Kills Core Jul 7, 2013
- E8 Try Core Jul 14, 2013
- E9 Reckoning Mytharc Jul 21, 2013
- E10 Six Minutes Core Jul 28, 2013
- E11 From Up Here Mytharc Aug 4, 2013
- E12 The Road to Hamelin Mytharc Aug 4, 2013
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Blood in the Water Mytharc Aug 1, 2014
- E2 Unraveling Core Aug 1, 2014
- E3 The Good Soldier Core Aug 1, 2014
- E4 Dream Baby Dream Core Aug 1, 2014
- E5 Truth Asunder Mytharc Aug 1, 2014
- E6 Eden Mytharc Aug 1, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate murder cases in Seattle.
Is it based on another show?
Yes, the series is based on the Danish television show Forbrydelsen.
Who created the series?
The American version was developed by Veena Sud.
Where is the series set?
The story takes place in Seattle, Washington.
What is the primary investigation?
The series begins with the discovery of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen in a submerged car.