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      Season 1 – The Killing

      2011 Crime Drama List
      94% 36 Reviews Tomatometer 90% 500+ Ratings Audience Score Based partly on a popular Danish TV series, "The Killing" is a moody, character-driven detective procedural that weaves a murder mystery through a full season or more. The stories unfold through the eyes of Sarah Linden, a detective with the Seattle Police Department and who, at first, must mentor Detective Stephen Holder, a former narcotics cop. While their backgrounds produce investigative styles that clash -- she's by-the-book, he's freewheeling -- they manage to pull together for the case. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 28 Buy Now

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      The Killing is a slow burning mystery with an eerie, mutli-dimensional story propelled by thoughtful writing, believable characters, and realistic horror, even if its season finale was unsatisfying.

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      Jess Mccabe Bitch Media It seems like [US writers] didn't have enough confidence in the character and they needed to add layers of backstory and angst to spell out that Linden is a great detective but just cannot cope. Perhaps it's also a lack of confidence in the audience. Jan 8, 2021 Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle The series is excellent, absorbing and addictive. When each episode ends, you long for the next - a hallmark of great dramas. Nov 13, 2018 Full Review Starlee Kine New York Magazine/Vulture Now that the Killing has been true to its word about solving its mystery in a single season, if it does come back again, I hope that it keeps in mind that its appeal lies far more in its characters than in its twists. Rated: 3/5 Nov 19, 2015 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media [T]here isn't much original to The Killing at all. Rated: F Feb 12, 2020 Full Review David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air The Killing is intentionally slow, and doesn't provide any of the usual staples of the genre as high-octane relief. No gun battles, no car chases - just cops doing their duty, politicians looking for ways to spin things. May 15, 2018 Full Review Teresa Lopez TV Fanatic From the start of the pilot episode, we can see that The Killing is no ordinary crime drama. Nov 19, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Dan F While it grows tedius at times, this is a superbly acted character study about the murder of a child and how it impacts that family. In many ways, it reminded us of Broadchurch, which IMHO, is the best ever British murder mystery. However, the major problem with the Killing is that the mystery is not solved until the end of the 2nd season. 26 episodes is simply too many for a single crime story. That's over 19 hours. At the end of the 1st season, we think that the crime has been solved, but then there's a cliff hanger of an ending, so we begin again with season 2. Frankly, after 2 episodes of season 2, we skipped to the final episode just to find out who did it. All the actors and acting are terrific. But, they should have been more careful and because of the casting, I guessed who did it while watching the 1st episode of season 1. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Christian T A slow burner series, I'm almost at the end of the 1st season and I have no clue to who the perpetrator is. Every time I think I've worked something out, it goes another way. But let me tell you, it's utterly gripping, literally cannot stop watching it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review Luke P The Killing (S1) is the best written TV I've maybe ever seen. Up there with shows like True Detective (S1) & Breaking Bad (S1-S4). Truly fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/23 Full Review Bruno V Mudei de opinião. A série começa boa, mas ao decorrer da série se torna um aspecto irritante, vazia, com muita enrolação. Todo final de episódio é gancho para o um novo episódio... e nada acontece... A policial parece uma batata... E sei lá... A série é mais centrada na vida tosca dos personagens chatos com histórias chatas e clichês... Por exemplo: Jack faz tudo de errado, pois ninguém da atenção para a criancinha de 14 anos! Muito infantil. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/23 Full Review Mike C Only finished season one so far but I'll definitely be tuning in for the rest. It is definitely a slow burn but I'm assuming things will pick up. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/23 Full Review sara g I'm a little late on The Killing and I am blown away. The tone, acting, plots twists. This is perfect, dark drama. So many red herrings. This is a dreary yet impeccable experience Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Apr 3, 2011 Pilot On her last day of work, homicide detective Sarah Linden is drawn into a new case; City Councilman Darren Richmond prepares for an important forum with the mayor. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 3, 2011 The Cage Sarah and Holder investigate at the school to figure out where Rosie went; Richmond tries to control the political fallout. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 10, 2011 El Diablo City Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team; Sarah and Holder track down a potential witness; Mitch shuts down. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2011 A Soundless Echo Sarah and Holder pressure Rosie's former boyfriend; Stan and Mitch plan their daughter's funeral; Richmond hopes to raise funds for his campaign. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2011 Super 8 Rosie's teacher provides a new piece of evidence; Richmond's team plans an anti-crime TV commercial; Stan asks his colleague for help to find Rosie's killer. Details Episode 6 Aired May 1, 2011 What You Have Left Sarah and Holder question a suspect's family and neighbors; Richmond and his team prepare for a debate with the mayor; Rosie's funeral takes place. Details Episode 7 Aired May 8, 2011 Vengeance Police learn more about Rosie's whereabouts the night of her death; Richmond deals with a negative ad; Mitch starts doubting the police investigation. Details Episode 8 Aired May 15, 2011 Stonewalled Sarah and Holder uncover evidence; Mitch endangers the boys; Richmond tries to get back in the race. Details Episode 9 Aired May 22, 2011 Undertow The police make a shocking realization; Richmond contemplates dropping out of the race; the Larsens are fed up with the police. Details Episode 10 Aired May 29, 2011 I'll Let You Know When I Get There The police regroup; Richmond advances in the polls; Mitch is left to keep the family afloat, while Stan faces his consequences. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 5, 2011 Missing Sarah and Holder set out on a search for Jack. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 12, 2011 Beau Soleil The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website; the waterfront project stalls; Stan faces his demons; Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 19, 2011 Orpheus Descending The police connect evidence to the campaign car and Rosie; Stan and Mitch reflect on the past and future. Details

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      Jess Mccabe Bitch Media It seems like [US writers] didn't have enough confidence in the character and they needed to add layers of backstory and angst to spell out that Linden is a great detective but just cannot cope. Perhaps it's also a lack of confidence in the audience. Jan 8, 2021 Full Review Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle The series is excellent, absorbing and addictive. When each episode ends, you long for the next - a hallmark of great dramas. Nov 13, 2018 Full Review Starlee Kine New York Magazine/Vulture Now that the Killing has been true to its word about solving its mystery in a single season, if it does come back again, I hope that it keeps in mind that its appeal lies far more in its characters than in its twists. Rated: 3/5 Nov 19, 2015 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media [T]here isn't much original to The Killing at all. Rated: F Feb 12, 2020 Full Review David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air The Killing is intentionally slow, and doesn't provide any of the usual staples of the genre as high-octane relief. No gun battles, no car chases - just cops doing their duty, politicians looking for ways to spin things. May 15, 2018 Full Review Teresa Lopez TV Fanatic From the start of the pilot episode, we can see that The Killing is no ordinary crime drama. Nov 19, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Patty Jenkins
      Executive Producer
      Veena Sud
      Screenwriter
      Veena Sud
      Network
      AMC
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Apr 3, 2011