The Killing
The past can't be washed away.
The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
Episodes
Pilot
On her last day of work, homicide detective Sarah Linden is drawn into a new case about the disappearance of a teenage girl, Rosie Larsen. Mitch and Stan Larsen frantically try to track down their daughter when they learn she did not show up at school. City Councilman Darren Richmond prepares for an important forum with the Mayor as the election nears.
The Cage
The investigation into Rosie’s killer begins as Sarah and Holder question the missing girl’s parents, Stan and Mitch, as well as Rosie’s friends and City Councilman Richmond. Rosie’s school becomes a potential murder site when Sarah and Holder uncover shocking evidence on campus. Heartbroken and grief-stricken, Mitch and Stan face the aftermath of losing their daughter.
El Diablo
Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team; Sarah tracks down a witness and is led to a suspect.
A Soundless Echo
Linden and Holder pressure Jasper for answers and interview a new suspect.
Super 8
Rosie's teacher provides Sarah and Holder with a new piece of evidence. Richmond's campaign team plans a new anti-crime television commercial. Mitch continues to struggle with the loss of her daughter, while Stan becomes more determined to find Rosie's killer, and asks his colleague Belko for help.
What You Have Left
Sarah and Holder intensify their investigation on a suspect's family and friends. Gwen and Richmond disagree over strategy for the next debate with the mayor. Meanwhile, Rosie's funeral takes place and Stan concentrates on his own investigation into her death.
Vengeance
Mitch questions the validity of the police investigation while Richmond has to deal with a negative ad. It's discovered that Rosie was at Bennett's apartment the night she died.
Stonewalled
Sarah and Holder evade the FBI and unearth new evidence. Mitch endangers the boys, prompting Stan to take matters into his own hands. Richmond tries to climb back in the race.
Undertow
The police are thwarted in their efforts to arrest Bennet. Richmond thinks long and hard about removing himself from the Mayor's race. Mitch and Stan have had it with the police.
I'll Let You Know When I Get There
Richmond rises in the polls; a surprising individual turns himself in.
Missing
Sarah and Holder discover more on Rosie, but the investigation gets stalled when they have to set out on a search for Jack.
Beau Soleil
The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website. Stan faces his demons while Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie.
Orpheus Descending
The identification of the mysterious Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case. Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future.
Trailers & More
About The Killing
- Creators
- Veena Sud
- Cast
- Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Gregg Henry, Joan Allen, Sterling Beaumon, Levi Meaden
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Content rating
- TV-MA
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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