TV series

The Killing

Name: The Killing
Released: 2007
Cast: Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sigurd Holmen le Dous, Anders W. Berthelsen

2007–2012· 3 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-MA★ 8.0Ended

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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.

Themes

loss of loved one murder investigation nordic noir

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 7, 2007 · 55 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Monday, November 3. Police detective Sarah Lund is about to leave her job in Copenhagen to move to Sweden. Troels Hartmann is gaining ground in his efforts to lead his party to power at city hall. Theis and Pernille Birk Larsen are the happy parents of three children. The discovery of the blood-stained belongings of a young girl prompts a police investigation that will change the lives of all involved.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Solbjørg Højfeldt (Rektor), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Laura Christensen (Lisa), Cyron Melville (Oliver Schandorff), Casper Steffensen (Jeppe), Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Johan Gry (Bengt)
E2 Episode 2Jan 14, 2007 · 56 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Monday, November 3-Tuesday, November 4. Nanna's parents identify her body, and details of her sufferings are uncovered. Lund keeps postponing her departure, and tension arises between her and her new partner as they investigate the connection to city hall and a known criminal identified as the driver of the car Nanna was found in. Hartmann is faced with the choice of cooperating with the police or protecting his political future.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Laura Christensen (Lisa), Cyron Melville (Oliver Schandorff), Johan Gry (Bengt), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Benjamin Boe Rasmussen (John Lynge)
E3 Episode 3Jan 21, 2007 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Tuesday, November 4-Wednesday, November 5: Lund and Meyer track down the driver, who ends up injured in the hospital, but also supplies an alibi. They refocus their investigation on Nanna's school. When the story of the connection to his campaign breaks, Hartmann finds himself in media turmoil. The Birk Larsens try to cope with their loss as they arrange the funeral.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Solbjørg Højfeldt (Rektor), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Laura Christensen (Lisa), Cyron Melville (Oliver Schandorff), Casper Steffensen (Jeppe), Johan Gry (Bengt), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton)
E4 Episode 4Jan 28, 2007 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Wednesday, November 5-Thursday, November 6: The police investigate the crime scene they have found at Nanna's school and suspect her classmates Oliver and Jeppe of wrongdoing. Sarah Lund's fiancé shows up in Copenhagen, and she promises to leave for Sweden without delay. Meanwhile, Hartmann learns that a trusted employee has sent a suspicious email.
Guest stars: Rolf Rasmussen (Lærer (uncredited)), Solbjørg Højfeldt (Rektor), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Laura Christensen (Lisa), Cyron Melville (Oliver Schandorff), Casper Steffensen (Jeppe), Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Johan Gry (Bengt)
E5 Episode 5Feb 4, 2007 · 55 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
Thursday, November 6-Friday, November 7. Hartmann has won a new political ally, but is drawn into the murder case again when the police uncover new information which turns their suspicions towards teachers at Nanna's school. Theis Birk Larsen is troubled by the financial strain of the house he bought before Nanna's death. He begins to grow weary over the lack of progress in the case and seeks his own sources of information.
Guest stars: Solbjørg Højfeldt (Rektor), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Laura Christensen (Lisa), Cyron Melville (Oliver Schandorff), Casper Steffensen (Jeppe), Kirsten Peüliche (Ina), Paul Hüttel (Peter), Søren Lenander (Advokat)
E6 Episode 6Feb 11, 2007 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Friday, November 7-Saturday, November 8: Lund and Meyer investigate teacher Raman al Kemal's actions on the night of the murder. Hartmann learns of foul play at city hall, and his campaign is put under pressure when his opponent reveals Hartmann's ties with the suspect in a TV debate. On the day of Nanna's funeral, Lund is finally on her way to Sweden, and the appearance of one particular guest makes Nanna's father offer him a ride home.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Solbjørg Højfeldt (Rektor), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Laura Christensen (Lisa), Cyron Melville (Oliver Schandorff), Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Peter Gilsfort (Kriminalassistent), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton)
E7 Episode 7Feb 18, 2007 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Saturday, November 8-Sunday, November 9. Lund decides to stay in town to continue the investigation even though it puts her relationship with Bengt under strain. Rama is questioned as the main suspect. When Hartmann chooses not to suspend him, it puts his political position under threat.
Guest stars: Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Johan Gry (Bengt), Peter Gilsfort (Kriminalassistent), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Tina Gylling Mortensen (Kirsten Eller)
E8 Episode 8Feb 25, 2007 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sunday, November 9-Monday, November 10. The police locate the place where Nanna was killed, and Rama is charged with the crime. Hartmann is fighting for his political life, but ends up making a tough choice. Meanwhile, Bengt is in a car accident on his way to Sweden, but tries to help Lund from his hospital bed. When the evidence is cast into doubt, Rama is released, but someone has other ideas.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Solbjørg Højfeldt (Rektor), Johan Gry (Bengt), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Kirsten Peüliche (Ina)
E9 Episode 9Mar 4, 2007 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Monday, November 10-Tuesday, November 11. Theis Birk Larsen's brutal punishment of Rama is interrupted by the police, and Theis is arrested. Lund and Meyer refocus their investigation on the car used by the murderer, knowing that if they do not make progress they might be taken off the case. As it becomes known that Rama is no longer a suspect, Hartmann shakes things up at city hall and relaunches his campaign.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Johan Gry (Bengt), Tina Gylling Mortensen (Kirsten Eller), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Anders Nyborg (Knud Padde), Torsten Stiig Jansen (Radiospeaker), Henrik Prip (Henrik Bigum), Helene Egelund (Lisbeth Hansen)
E10 Episode 10Mar 11, 2007 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Tuesday, November 11-Wednesday, November 12. Bengt leaves for Stockholm. Lund and Meyer are hindered in their investigation by a secretive boss, but Lund continues inquiries and is dismissed for her sins. Hartmann strikes a deal with higher powers in order to secure his bid for mayor, and a public debate is the scene of a change in political fortunes. Theis is released from prison, new secrets are uncovered about Nanna's last months, and in a last bid to forward the investigation, Lund unlocks the door to a new piece in the puzzle.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Johan Gry (Bengt), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), John Martinus (Rådhusbetjent), Rasmus Haxen (Bankmand), Vibeke Hastrup (Forsvarsadvokat), Jesper Lohmann (Jens Holck)
E11 Episode 11Sep 23, 2007 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sarah and Jan know who they are looking for but are puzzled by their superiors' reactions.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Johan Gry (Bengt), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Kristian Ibler (Olav), Helene Egelund (Lisbeth Hansen)
E12 Episode 12Sep 30, 2007 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sarah and Jan interrogate Troels, whose private information opens a new can of worms.
Guest stars: Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Kristian Ibler (Olav), Jesper Lohmann (Jens Holck), Søren Stærmose (Leif Simonsen), Louise Herbert (Mette Sonne)
E13 Episode 13Oct 7, 2007 · 56 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
The spotlight of the police and media is now trained on Troels Hartmann, and he feels his political career is crumbling. Meanwhile strange things are going on at the town hall with fatal consequences.
Guest stars: Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Kristian Ibler (Olav), Jesper Lohmann (Jens Holck), Søren Stærmose (Leif Simonsen)
E14 Episode 14Oct 14, 2007 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Troels's political opponent Bremer wastes no time in taking advantage of his discomfort.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Eske Forsting Hansen (Mark), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Jesper Lohmann (Jens Holck), Søren Stærmose (Leif Simonsen), Louise Herbert (Mette Sonne)
E15 Episode 15Oct 21, 2007 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sarah has walked into a life-threatening situation.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Sandra Yi Sencindiver (Journalist 2), Johan Gry (Bengt), Peter Gilsfort (Kriminalassistent), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Rasmus Hammerich (Journalist 1)
E16 Episode 16Oct 28, 2007 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sarah won't get on board when her superiors insist that Nanna's murder has been solved.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Julie R. Ølgaard (Nanna), Anne Marie Helger (Vibeke Lund), Abdellah El-Naaman (Karim), Joy-Maria Frederiksen (Mægler), Jesper Lohmann (Jens Holck), Peder Holm Johansen (Taxachauffør), Søren Stærmose (Leif Simonsen)
E17 Episode 17Nov 4, 2007 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Lund and Meyer become convinced there is a link between Nanna's murder and a case that has remained unsolved for 15 years, and frantically try to find evidence. Meanwhile, Pernille and Theis are confused by the fact the case is far from closed, and Hartmann puts everything on the line in a bid to win the election.
Guest stars: Peter Gilsfort (Kriminalassistent), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Rasmus Hammerich (Journalist 1), Nukâka Coster-Waldau (Journalist 2), Claus Bue (Gert Stokke), Peder Holm Johansen (Leon Frevert)
E18 Episode 18Nov 11, 2007 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Lund and Meyer get more than they bargained for when they visit an abandoned warehouse in their search for evidence. Meanwhile, a prime suspect disappears, and Hartmann struggles to get back into the political arena - but is contacted by a journalist whose efforts to dig up dirt have had some success. Theis and Pernille try to move on from the past 18 days' events and take their sons to see the new house.
Guest stars: Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Petrine Agger (Hanne), Jakob Cedergren (Phillip Dessau), Peder Holm Johansen (Leon Frevert), Troels Lyby (Erik Salin), Morten Hauch-Fausbøll (Jarl Frevert)
E19 Episode 19Nov 18, 2007 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Lund finds the odds stacked against her as the search for a missing suspect takes an unexpected turn, and Hartmann and Bremer take part in a dramatic, live TV debate amid a stream of revelations. Meanwhile, it seems something is amiss as Theis and Pernille prepare to move into their new house.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Johan Gry (Bengt), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Petrine Agger (Hanne), Søren Stærmose (Leif Simonsen), Louise Herbert (Mette Sonne), Peder Holm Johansen (Leon Frevert)
E20 Episode 20Nov 25, 2007 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Lund is determined to catch Nanna's killer despite being taken off the case, and Hartmann is on a downward spiral - until he receives crucial information. Meanwhile, Pernille and Theis invite friends and family to Anton's birthday party - but there is a sinister twist to the evening in store.
Guest stars: Laura Drasbæk (Charlotte), Peter Gilsfort (Kriminalassistent), Kasper Leth Hansen (Anton), Jonas Leth Hansen (Emil), Ole Boisen (Kriminalassistent), Kirsten Peüliche (Ina), Paul Hüttel (Peter), Troels Lyby (Erik Salin)