Mireille EnosSarah Linden
Joel KinnamanStephen Holder
Gregg HenryCarl Reddick
Joan AllenMargaret O'Neal
Sterling BeaumonLincoln Knopf
Levi MeadenAJ Fielding
Morten Hauch-FausbøllJarl Frevert
Rowan LongworthAdrian SewardWhy it may be worth watching
- The Killing combines Drama and Crime storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Gregg Henry.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.8/10 from 921 votes.
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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.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Crime, Mystery. The available catalogue spans 4 seasons.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril, substance use. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
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detectivechild murdermayorseattle, washingtonfemale protagonistdrugspolice detectivepolitical campaign
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