The Killing

Name: The Killing
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2011-04-03
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Gregg Henry, Joan Allen, Sterling Beaumon

2011·Series·TV-MA·★ 7.8(873)

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“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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Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	Disney Plus, Sky Go, Channel 4	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store
Australia	Disney Plus, 7plus	Apple TV Store
Germany	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
France	Disney Plus, Canal+, Canal+ Séries	Apple TV Store
Spain	Disney Plus	—
Brazil	Disney Plus, Mercado Play	—
Japan	Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video	Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

About The Killing

The Killing is a 2011 English-language drama, crime and mystery series created by Veena Sud. The cast is led by Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Gregg Henry. It spans 4 seasons and 44 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

The Killing was produced by Fuse Entertainment, Fox Television Studios, and Fabrik Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on April 3, 2011, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Veena Sud
First aired: April 3, 2011
Last aired: August 1, 2014
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4 (44 episodes)
Network: AMC, Netflix
Country: United States of America
Production: Fuse Entertainment, Fox Television Studios, Fabrik Entertainment

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The Killing cast & crew

The Killing was created by Veena Sud.

The cast features Mireille Enos as Sarah Linden, Joel Kinnaman as Stephen Holder, Gregg Henry as Carl Reddick, Joan Allen as Margaret O'Neal, Sterling Beaumon as Lincoln Knopf, and Levi Meaden as AJ Fielding.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Veena Sud.

Is The Killing worth watching?

The Killing holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 873 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 4 seasons and 44 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and mystery, The Killing is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Killing

In United States, you can stream The Killing on Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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