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The Killing

2011 – 2014 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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.

7.8(324 reviews)

21.5994% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 3, 2011
Last air date: Aug 1, 2014
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 44
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: AMC
Creator / showrunner: Veena Sud
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Fuse Entertainment, Fox Television Studios, Fabrik Entertainment

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2011 · 13 episodes

A conflicted homicide detective seeking to leave Seattle and start a new life feels compelled to stay and solve the murder of a teenage girl.

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Cast

Mireille Enos

Sarah Linden

Joel Kinnaman

Stephen Holder

Gregg Henry

Carl Reddick

Joan Allen

Margaret O'Neal

Sterling Beaumon

Lincoln Knopf

Levi Meaden

AJ Fielding

Morten Hauch-Fausbøll

Jarl Frevert

Rowan Longworth

Adrian Seward

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Reviews & ratings

7.8

324 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful