The Killing

2007
The Killing

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Episode 1 Sep 23, 2012

Denmark is the midst of a fiercely contested election race, set against the backdrop of the financial crisis. With ten days to go to the election, Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lund prepares to celebrate her 25th year in the police force and looks forward to the prospect of a new job in the force. But her relative peace is shattered when body parts are found at Copenhagen dock only hours before a scheduled visit by the prime minister.

EP2 Episode 2 Sep 30, 2012

Following the kidnapping of Robert Zeuthen's daughter Emilie, Copenhagen Police put every effort into tracking down the perpetrator and finding the little girl. Meanwhile, the kidnapping has quickly become a hot potato in the election campaign and Prime Minister Kamper must deal with the fallout.

EP3 Episode 3 Oct 07, 2012

Following the dramatic murder of public prosecutor Peter Schultz, it becomes clear that Emilie Zeuthen's kidnapper will stop at nothing to recover his debt. However, police remain clueless about the perpetrator's motives. Lund and Mathias Borch try to cooperate on the case, while Lund makes a surprise reconciliatory visit to her son Mark. The prime minister's team try to limit his public involvement in the affair of the kidnapping, but yet more troubling information emerges which will make it difficult to focus on the election campaign.

EP4 Episode 4 Oct 14, 2012

Another failed attempt to capture their man leaves Borch and Lund with a dilemma - should they obey the perpetrator's instructions or take action in spite of his directives, thereby risking Emilie's life? Further links to an old unresolved police case continue to emerge, shedding new light on the investigation while marring the prime minister's political life.

EP5 Episode 5 Oct 21, 2012

The kidnapper continues to insist that he's seeking to recover a debt. If Lund is to save Emilie's life, it will be up to her to find out what the debt is and how it should be repaid. Following a request for Robert Zeuthen's life in exchange for Emile's, police set out to organise the exchange. Meanwhile, the integrity of a few high-ranking politicians is called into question, as Prime Minister Kamper takes a dramatic decision.

EP6 Episode 6 Oct 28, 2012

Police are led to the Jutland region by their investigation. Here, Borch and Lund make an eerie discovery and find themselves in danger. Back at HQ, pressure grows on Brix, as management question his judgment. Prime Minister Kamper hesitates in implementing his decision following doubts about Emilie's fate. Ussing is found to have been harbouring a secret.

EP7 Episode 7 Nov 04, 2012

A new element turns out to play a role of great significance in the investigation. Borch and Lund have a hard time shaking off their Jutland experience, and their working relationship suffers as a result. Robert and Maja harbour hopes that Emilie may still be alive and Zeeland throw all their resources into tracking her down, as a secret is revealed from an unlikely source within the family. Police run checks on Ussing's movements over the last couple of years.

EP8 Episode 8 Nov 11, 2012

A suspect is taken in for examination as the police try to find out more about the notebook they discovered, but things go less than smoothly. The prime minister and his close aids become the focus of police attention, as Karen is also found to be hiding a dangerous secret which could prove fatal for the government. Borch and Lund's trip to Jutland begins to have consequences. Robert Zeuthen intensifies the hunt for his daughter, despite coming under heavy pressure from the Zeeland board. Maja takes sides. A witness turns up who may have important information about Emilie.

EP9 Episode 9 Nov 18, 2012

Sarah Lund is held back in her attempts to make headway with the investigation, but at least the perpetrator finally has a face. Will he lead police and the Zeuthens to Emilie? Prime Minister Kamper is trying to clean up his circle as he attempts to find out what happened to his son. Suspicions arise about a trusted Zeeland figure as Robert Zeuthen considers drastic action.

EP10 Episode 10 Nov 25, 2012

It's election day and the Prime Minister has everything to gain, as long as Emilie's fate remains uncertain. Kamper is still haunted by personal demons, and issues of loyalty from within his own ranks rear their ugly heads once again. Meanwhile, as Lund and Borch start to look ahead, police are led to an undisclosed location in a last ditch attempt to find Emilie before it's too late. They are followed by a now dangerously tense Robert Zeuthen. Will the operation succeed in bringing the girl to safety?
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Released: 07 January 2007 Ended
Producted By: DR TV
Country: Denmark
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.dr.dk/tv/se/forbrydelsen-iii/forbrydelsen-afsnit-1-11/forbrydelsen-1-20
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The Killing is a Danish police procedural set in the Copenhagen main police department and revolves around Detective Inspector Sarah Lund and her team, with each season series following a different murder case day-by-day and a one-hour episode covering twenty-four hours of the investigation. The series is noted for its plot twists, season-long storylines, dark tone and for giving equal emphasis to the story of the murdered victim's family alongside the police investigation. It has also been singled out for the photography of its Danish setting, and for the acting ability of its cast.

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richard-dutton Just in the process of watching this having recorded the series from the BBC ages ago.I am on episode 15 so far.If you are OK with subtitles then give this a go and see what you think.Everything about this shouts quality: characterization; acting; plot; and, production.The only thing that I would say is that its a big commitment of time to watch this but I think that the commitment of the director, actors and the crew has certainly been worth mine. It is a stunning piece of television and I think that the day by day unfolding of the action is something that only TV can do.
chazview Highly addictive TV!The US version doesn't compare to the original -- definitely wouldn't cause me to miss an entire night's sleep like the Danish version (hint: don't start watching in the evening if you have all the episodes available). Love the way they morphed the ending of each episode to serve as a next-episode-preview-without-spoilers effect, always that same music with the characters having different revelations. I must've rewound a minute or so at least twice at the end of each episode just to admire the technique.I'm a fan of Danish detective series in general, doesn't really matter who-dunnit, I enjoy the ride :-) I like how their actors look and act as someone in their scenarios might -- less emphasis on wardrobe, hair & makeup with a huge effort in writing and acting. This one, Broen | Bron, and Äkta Människor have been my favorites so far, all of which have English-speaking remakes that pale in comparison.
Francesca Ward If you enjoy tense crime thrillers then this is perfect for you. I was given this as a Christmas present a couple of years ago by my aunt and told it was a must-see. Little did I know that I'd be hooked! We started watching the first episode and ended up watching 5 in one night. I have an annoying tendency to ask questions through films and TV series but I didn't utter a word! The style of acting & the flow of the filming, it's just flawless. The Danish just make series SO well! Sarah Lund as a character is unforgettable, one of the greatest I believe. She is unlikeable in some ways, very closed and awkward but you can't help but love her. Because of The Killing and it's epicness, it has created a love of Danish dramas in me. I moved on to The Bridge, Those Who Kill and Borgen and although absolutely spectacular, didn't come close to The Killing. If you have quite a few hours a night spare or you have good will power to stop watching after one episode, then have a watch! You definitely won't be disappointed!
loipoi99 I just finished season 1. I wasn't going to leave a review but after reading some of the comments here I had to. I must have WATCHED ANOTHER SHOW or something. Lets start with the good. The acting was very good and the choice of actors for each part. The plot had you wanting for more without being dull. I really enjoyed the political aspect of the show.I am not so much into cop series so the politics was a bright break. The atmosphere throughout the show is brilliant. Especially when dealing with the Brick-Larsen family, death and the teacher, and especially in the first episodes. I think I haven't seen a series capture death/mourning more convincingly. Bravo for that. I didn't mind the pace which was sometimes slowish. Great cliffhanger too for the 2nd season which by the way I almost didn't watch as I rarely watch the ending titles. Now the disappointing part.. The Ending. There was none. Why was Nana drugged, raped, violated and killed?? For no reason really. And that would have been fine if the show was 10 episodes not 20. You have a quick, we-run-out-of-ideas ending, basically dragging the show through pointless irrelevant hoops just to make it longer. Now if that's how season 2 and 3 are going to roll I would rather watch something else.