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 explores themes of loss of loved one, murder investigation, nordic noir. A blend of Crime and Mystery, all seasons are available to stream for free on Ernax — no account required.
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Seasons: 3 · 40 episodes
Status: Ended
Created by: Søren Sveistrup
Network: DR1
Cast: Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sigurd Holmen le Dous, Anders W. Berthelsen, Olaf Johannessen, Jonatan Spang, Trine Pallesen, Tammi Øst, Peter Mygind, Helle Fagralid, Stig Hoffmeyer
Rating: 8/10 (299 votes)
Themes: loss of loved one, murder investigation, nordic noir
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