The Killing(2007)
The Killing Synopsis
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.
The Killing (2007) is a crime, mystery and drama series that premiered on January 7, 2007, spanning 3 seasons and 40 episodes. It stars Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Sigurd Holmen le Dous. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 293 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2007-01-07
- Last aired:
- 2012-11-25
- Producers:
- Piv Bernth
The Killing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sofie Gråbøl
as Sarah Lund
Morten Suurballe
as Lennart Brix
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
as Mathias Borch
Sigurd Holmen le Dous
as Asbjørn Juncker
Anders W. Berthelsen
as Robert Zeuthen
Olaf Johannessen
as Kristian Kamper
Jonatan Spang
as Kristoffer Kamper
Trine Pallesen
as Karen Nebel
Tammi Øst
as Birgit Eggert
Peter Mygind
as Tage Steiner
Helle Fagralid
as Maja Zeuthen
Stig Hoffmeyer
as Niels Reinhardt
Key crew
Executive produced by Piv Bernth.
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The Killing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 293 ratings.
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The Killing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Killing?
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The Killing (2007) is available to stream on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Killing are there?
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The Killing has 3 seasons and 40 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 7, 2007.
Is The Killing still running?
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No. The Killing is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 25, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Killing?
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The Killing (2007) stars Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sigurd Holmen le Dous and Anders W. Berthelsen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Killing any good?
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The Killing (2007) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 293 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, mystery and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.