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The Killing

The Killing

The past can't be washed away.

20117.84 Seasons44 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Veena Sud
NetworksAMCNetflix

Top Cast

Mireille Enos

Mireille Enos

Sarah Linden

Joel Kinnaman

Joel Kinnaman

Stephen Holder

Gregg Henry

Gregg Henry

Carl Reddick

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Margaret O'Neal

Sterling Beaumon

Sterling Beaumon

Lincoln Knopf

Levi Meaden

Levi Meaden

AJ Fielding

Morten Hauch-Fausbøll

Morten Hauch-Fausbøll

Jarl Frevert

Rowan Longworth

Rowan Longworth

Adrian Seward

Themes & Keywords

detectivechild murdermayorseattle, washingtonfemale protagonistdrugspolice detectivepolitical campaignfemale detectivemurder investigationquestioningmurder mysteryneo-noirbased on tv series

About The Killing

The Killing is a drama, crime, mystery series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of detective, child murder, mayor, seattle, washington, female protagonist, drugs. Created by Veena Sud, it stars Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Gregg Henry. 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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