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The Killing

  • TV Series
  • 2011–20142011–2014
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
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8.3/10
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Mireille Enos in The Killing (2011)
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A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.
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    • Creator
      • Veena Sud
    • Stars
      • Mireille Enos
      • Joel Kinnaman
      • Billy Campbell
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    • Creator
      • Veena Sud
    • Stars
      • Mireille Enos
      • Joel Kinnaman
      • Billy Campbell
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    • 350User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 47 nominations total

    Episodes44

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    Mireille Enos
    Mireille Enos
    • Sarah Linden
    44 episodes44 eps • 2011–2014
    Joel Kinnaman
    Joel Kinnaman
    • Stephen Holder
    44 episodes44 eps • 2011–2014
    Billy Campbell
    Billy Campbell
    • Darren Richmond
    27 episodes27 eps • 2011–2014
    Liam James
    Liam James
    • Jack Linden
    27 episodes27 eps • 2011–2014
    Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes
    • Mitch Larsen
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2012
    Brent Sexton
    Brent Sexton
    • Stan Larsen
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2012
    Kristin Lehman
    Kristin Lehman
    • Gwen Eaton
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2012
    Eric Ladin
    Eric Ladin
    • Jamie Wright
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2012
    Jamie Anne Allman
    Jamie Anne Allman
    • Terry Marek
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2012
    Evan Bird
    Evan Bird
    • Tom Larsen
    22 episodes22 eps • 2011–2012
    Seth Isaac Johnson
    Seth Isaac Johnson
    • Denny Larsen
    22 episodes22 eps • 2011–2012
    Tom Butler
    Tom Butler
    • Mayor Lesley Adams
    19 episodes19 eps • 2011–2012
    Annie Corley
    Annie Corley
    • Regi Darnell
    18 episodes18 eps • 2011–2014
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Carl Reddick
    16 episodes16 eps • 2013–2014
    Brendan Sexton III
    Brendan Sexton III
    • Belko Royce
    15 episodes15 eps • 2011–2012
    Amy Seimetz
    Amy Seimetz
    • Danette Lutz
    14 episodes14 eps • 2013–2014
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Lt. Michael Oakes
    13 episodes13 eps • 2011–2012
    Katie Findlay
    Katie Findlay
    • Rosie Larsen
    13 episodes13 eps • 2011–2012
    • Creator
      • Veena Sud
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    • Trivia
      The series has gained notoriety for being canceled on two occasions only for the show to be revived. The show was initially canceled by AMC in 2012 after its second season but was renewed later in the year due to a strong pitch from creator Veena Sud. After its third season in 2013 the series was canceled yet again by AMC and was nonetheless later revived by Netflix who ordered a fourth and final season.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title Theme
      (uncredited)
      Written by Richard File and Wendy Fowler
      Performed by We Fell To Earth

    User reviews350

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    Top review
    10/10
    Excellent fare from the US
    I was quite hesitant about watching a US production of The Killing after reading negative reviews comparing it to the Danish original, but in the end opted to do so and am very glad I did. What an excellent production! I love the understated mood that somehow manages to amp up the tension so much better than a lot of the hysterical, overacted BS one CAN get with some American crime-themed shows. This one is a standout.

    The acting is excellent: the case bring their characters to life subtly but forcefully. And -- hallelujah! -- the people are real, they LOOK real, and they are credibly flawed, and not the laughable, plastic and pretty TV stereotypes we are usually subjected to. Think Bones (for example) ... and if the thought makes you want to vomit, you will love The Killing. If you are a Bones et al fan, go watch The Killing for a lesson on how it should be done.

    There is more and more good stuff coming out of the USA ... good news for those of us craving quality entertainment.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • AMC (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Вбивство
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • KMF Films
      • Fuse Entertainment
      • Fox Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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