The Killing (2007)
Original title: Forbrydelsen
The Killing is a 2007 Danish-language crime series created by Søren Sveistrup. It stars Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe and Søren Malling.
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.
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What is The Killing about?
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.
When was The Killing released?
The Killing was released on 7 January 2007.
How many episodes does The Killing have?
The Killing has 40 episodes across 3 seasons.
Who made The Killing?
The Killing was created by Søren Sveistrup.
Where can I watch The Killing?
The Killing is available on MZ Choice Amazon Channel, Mhz Choice, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch The Killing
Stream: MZ Choice Amazon Channel, Mhz Choice
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
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Cast
- Sofie Gråbøl as Sarah Lund
- Morten Suurballe as Lennart Brix
- Søren Malling as Jan Meyer
- Lars Mikkelsen as Troels Hartmann
- Marie Askehave as Rie Skovgaard
- Bjarne Henriksen as Theis Birk Larsen
- Ann Eleonora Jørgensen as Pernille Birk Larsen
- Michael Moritzen as Morten Weber
- Nicolaj Kopernikus as Vagn Skærbæk
- Bent Mejding as Poul Bremer
- Farshad Kholghi as Rama
- Troels II Munk as Buchard
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