The Killing

The past can't be washed away.

7.8/102011Ended4 Seasons · 44 Episodes

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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.

Released: Apr 3, 2011

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Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

Season 2

13 episodes

Top Cast

Mireille Enos

Sarah Linden

Joel Kinnaman

Stephen Holder

Gregg Henry

Carl Reddick

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