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The Killing

Sun, Apr 3, 2011
  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Mystery
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Mireille Enos
    Mireille Enos
    as Sarah Linden
  • Joel Kinnaman
    Joel Kinnaman
    as Stephen Holder
  • Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    as Carl Reddick
  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen
    as Margaret O'Neal
  • Sterling Beaumon
    Sterling Beaumon
    as Lincoln Knopf
  • Levi Meaden
    Levi Meaden
    as AJ Fielding
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Episodes

4 seasons · 44 episodes

Ended · 44 aired
Season 1
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Mon, Apr 4, 2011 · 60m

    A detective's last day in homicide finds her investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl who was supposed to be spending the weekend with a friend from school in the opener of this crime-drama series. When the teen's parents learn she didn't show up for class on Monday, they launch their own search, and when word gets out about the missing girl, a mayoral candidate cancels a forum planned at the high school.

  • E2
    The Cage
    Aired · Mon, Apr 4, 2011 · 60m

    Linden and Holder visit Rosie's high school to question classmates and teachers about where she may have gone after the dance; Richmond and his staff go into spin mode over the fact that the victim was found in a car linked to his campaign.

  • E3
    El Diablo
    Aired · Mon, Apr 11, 2011 · 60m

    Police try to determine the connection between the teen girl's murder and the grisly crime scene at "The Cage" in the basement of the high school.

  • E4
    A Soundless Echo
    Aired · Mon, Apr 18, 2011 · 60m

    Rosie's ex-boyfriend Jasper comes under pressure from Sarah and Holder, who also grill a new suspect about the murder. The victim's best friend, Sterling, spills some astonishing secrets about Rosie's personal life. Meanwhile, grief-stricken Stan and Mitch plan their daughter's funeral service, and candidate Richmond seeks a financial shot-in-the-arm at a ritzy party, where he hopes to raise funds.

  • E5
    Super 8
    Aired · Mon, Apr 25, 2011 · 60m

    One of Rosie's teachers provides Sarah and Holder with crucial new evidence. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign comes up with an anticrime TV spot; and Stan steps up his search for Rosie's killer and enlists Belko's help.

  • E6
    What You Have Left
    Aired · Mon, May 2, 2011 · 60m

    A suspect's family, neighbors and friends are grilled by Sarah and Holder. Meanwhile, Richmond and his campaign adviser Gwen don't see eye-to-eye on strategy for his upcoming debate with the mayor; Rosie's funeral is held; and Stan intensifies his own investigation into his daughter's murder.

  • E7
    Vengeance
    Aired · Mon, May 9, 2011 · 60m

    The police discover more about Rosie's activities the night of her murder; candidate Richmond's campaign is in danger of being stopped in its tracks by a negative ad, and he takes action; and Mitch begins to wonder about the direction of the police department's investigation.

  • E8
    Stonewalled
    Aired · Mon, May 16, 2011 · 60m

    While steering clear of the FBI, Sarah and Holder uncover some surprising new evidence; Richmond scrambles to get back into the mayoral race; and Mitch's actions endanger her sons, leaving Stan to try and gain the upper hand.

  • E9
    Undertow
    Aired · Mon, May 23, 2011 · 60m

    Police efforts to make an arrest hit a roadblock; Richmond reconsiders his place in the race; and the Larsens tire of the police's inability to collar a suspect and decide to take matters into their own hands.

  • E10
    I'll Let You Know When I Get There
    Aired · Mon, May 30, 2011 · 60m

    The police must regroup after they have second thoughts about a prime suspect, which has a big impact on Richmond's standings in the polls. Meanwhile, Stan's actions could quite possibly land him behind bars.

  • E11
    Missing
    Aired · Mon, Jun 6, 2011 · 60m

    The investigation takes an interesting turn when Sarah and Holder learn more about Rosie's whereabouts on the night of her murder. But everything must be put on hold when Jack goes missing, and the two detectives go searching for him.

  • E12
    Beau Soleil
    Aired · Mon, Jun 13, 2011 · 60m

    As the investigation continues, Rosie is tied to an unusual Web site; work is halted on the waterfront project, which gives Richmond's campaign a shot in the arm; and imprisoned Stan comes to grips with his demons, while Mitch uncovers secrets about her murdered daughter.

  • E13
    Orpheus Descending
    Aired · Mon, Jun 20, 2011 · 60m

    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

Season 2
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Reflections
    Aired · Mon, Apr 2, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah returns to Seattle to look into a possible cover-up involving the events that led to Councilman Richmond's arrest, and she wonders if she can ever really trust Holder again.

  • E2
    My Lucky Day
    Aired · Mon, Apr 2, 2012 · 60m

    An unsettling discovery is made at the Larsen house while Sarah is on her way to Tacoma, where she uncovers a revealing secret about Richmond.

  • E3
    Numb
    Aired · Mon, Apr 9, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah searches for Rosie's backpack, while Richmond comes to grips with his situation and Mitch finally turns up. Later, Stan's involvement with the mob proves troublesome.

  • E4
    Ogi Jun
    Aired · Mon, Apr 16, 2012 · 60m

    The tattooed mystery man is identified; Jamie seeks help from Gwen; Stan's troubled past catches up to him.

  • E5
    Ghosts of the Past
    Aired · Mon, Apr 23, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah receives a message from the dead that may shed light on the identity of Rosie's killer. Meanwhile, Mitch befriends a young runaway; and Richmond has grave doubts about his future in politics.

  • E6
    Openings
    Aired · Mon, Apr 30, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.

  • E7
    Keylala
    Aired · Mon, May 7, 2012 · 60m

    The investigation refocuses on the casino; Stan has an uneasy face-to-face with Richmond; tension grips the Larsen house.

  • E8
    Off the Reservation
    Aired · Mon, May 14, 2012 · 60m

    Holder disappears and a desperate Sarah goes looking for him; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands; and Richmond returns to City Hall.

  • E9
    Sayonara Hiawatha
    Aired · Mon, May 21, 2012 · 60m

    Richmond lends support to the investigation; Sarah tries to track down Rosie's key; and Stan deals with his troubled son.

  • E10
    72 Hours
    Aired · Mon, May 28, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah is at her wit's end; Stan tries to mend fences; and Richmond gets a surprise boost in the mayoral race.

  • E11
    Bulldog
    Aired · Mon, Jun 4, 2012 · 60m

    A return to the casino winds up sending Sarah and Holder on the run, while Stan and Richmond face life-altering decisions.

  • E12
    Donnie or Marie
    Aired · Mon, Jun 11, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah and Holder close in on the murderer. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign preps for the election; and the Larsens seek to get their lives back in order.

  • E13
    What I Know
    Aired · Mon, Jun 18, 2012 · 60m

    Sarah and Holder's investigation comes to a close. Meanwhile, Richmond sets out on a bold new course; and a surprise source helps bring closure to the Larsens.

Season 3
12 episodes · 12 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Jungle
    Aired · Mon, Jun 3, 2013 · 60m

    Holder is assigned a disturbing case in the third-season premiere.

  • E2
    That You Fear the Most
    Aired · Mon, Jun 3, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah makes a grim discovery about a case from her past.

  • E3
    Seventeen
    Aired · Mon, Jun 10, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah joins the task force with an agenda of her own; and Holder finds a new street informant. Meanwhile, Seward stokes an old rivalry.

  • E4
    Head Shots
    Aired · Mon, Jun 17, 2013 · 60m

    The task force shuts down a business; Sarah and Holder unite; and Seward is offered motivation to comply with orders.

  • E5
    Scared and Running
    Aired · Mon, Jun 24, 2013 · 60m

    Bullet races to find a victim on the run. Elsewhere, Seward is an unkind host to surprise visitors.

  • E6
    Eminent Domain
    Aired · Mon, Jul 1, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah and Holder catch up to the latest victim; Seward comes face-to-face with his past; and Bullet struggles with the truth.

  • E7
    Hope Kills
    Aired · Mon, Jul 8, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah and Holder get a break in the case; Seward battles his own mortality; and Bullet takes on the role of protector.

  • E8
    Try
    Aired · Mon, Jul 15, 2013 · 60m

    The investigation reaches a fever pitch when Sarah goes missing. Meanwhile, Bullet makes a choice to save Lyric and learns a dark secret.

  • E9
    Reckoning
    Aired · Mon, Jul 22, 2013 · 60m

    The hunt for the pornographer leads to an alarming revelation, and Holder seeks someone to blame. Meanwhile, Twitch and Lyric find their dream home.

  • E10
    Six Minutes
    Aired · Mon, Jul 29, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah deals with the consequences of her past mistakes; Holder wrestles with personal demons; and Seward tells the truth.

  • E11
    From Up Here
    Aired · Mon, Aug 5, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah seeks peace in the case's aftermath; the detectives pick up an unnerving new assignment; Lyric is tempted by her old life; Danette says good-bye.

  • E12
    The Road to Hamelin
    Aired · Mon, Aug 5, 2013 · 60m

    Sarah risks her life when someone dear to her goes missing; and Holder's past is used against him.

Season 4
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Blood in the Water
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2014 · 60m

    Holder and Linden start work on a new case where a quite wealthy family have been murdered. The only survivour attends an all-boys military academy and suspiscion instantly places him as a prime suspect. Lindon and Holder are struggle dealing with the final outcome of the last case.

  • E2
    Unraveling
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2014 · 60m

    The survivor of the shooting returns to the academy where he has to face his fellow cadets. Lindon and Holder investigate a mysterious man living in viewing distance of the murdered family revealing a few secrets about the perfect-looking family. Lindon and Holder run into further issues trying to get to talk to the students at the academy as Lindon tries to hold it together after the death of Skinner.

  • E3
    The Good Soldier
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2014 · 60m

    Holder and Linden attend the Stanbury's funeral hoping that the girl who visited Kyle would turn up. Reddick continues to investigate Skinner's disappearance putting more stress on both Linden and Holder. Holder has trouble coming to terms with the fact that he will be a father. We find out more about Colonel Rayne and Stansbury family past.

  • E4
    Dream Baby Dream
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2014 · 60m

    Holder acts aggressive in asking questions due to his recent drug relapse. Lincoln continues to "bully" Kyle in various ways at the academy. More is revealed about Kyle and his relationship with his mother. We learn more about Kyle's mother's sexual preferences. Reddick begins to close in on the whereabouts of Skinner.

  • E5
    Truth Asunder
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2014 · 60m

    Reddick comes down harshly on Linden about about the Skinner matter although Linden tries to uphold that all the evidence is circumstantial. Linden finds out that Holder mentioned the event at an NA meeting. Conflict between Linden and Holder rises throughout the episode. We learn more about family day and perhaps it's links to the murders.

  • E6
    Eden
    Aired · Fri, Aug 1, 2014 · 60m

    Holder prepares for his child with Caroline. The case of the Stanburys' murders is brought to an end with a series of unexpected events. Reddick finally points a finger at Linden resolving the Spinner case once and for all. An incite into Holder and Linden's lives in a few years time is given to finish off the story once and for all.