The Killing
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 40 Episodes
60 min per episode
2007 – 2012
Premiered: Sun, Jan 7, 2007
Søren SveistrupLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
It's election day and the Prime Minister has everything to gain, as long as Emilie's fate remains uncertain. Kamper is still haunted by personal demons, and issues of loyalty from within his own ranks rear their ugly heads once again. Meanwhile, as Lund and Borch start to look ahead, police are led to an undisclosed location in a last ditch attempt to find Emilie before it's too late. They are followed by a now dangerously tense Robert Zeuthen. Will the operation succeed in bringing the girl to safety?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Sofie Gråbøl
Sarah Lund
Morten Suurballe
Lennart Brix
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Mathias Borch
Sigurd Holmen le Dous
Asbjørn Juncker
Anders W. Berthelsen
Robert Zeuthen
Olaf Johannessen
Kristian Kamper
Jonatan Spang
Kristoffer Kamper
Trine Pallesen
Karen Nebel
Tammi Øst
Birgit Eggert
Peter Mygind
Tage Steiner
Helle Fagralid
Maja Zeuthen
Stig Hoffmeyer
Niels Reinhardt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Søren Sveistrup
Søren Sveistrup, Per Daumiller, Michael W. Horsten, Torleif Hoppe
Frans Bak
Rikke Selin Als, Søren B. Ebbe, Kasper Leick
Piv Bernth
Department Leadership Roster
Rikke Selin Als
Editor
Søren B. Ebbe
Editor
Charlotte Garnov
Production Design
Kasper Leick
Editor
Martin Schade
Editor
Theis Schmidt
Editor
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Søren Sveistrup
Screenplay
Steen Schapiro
Editor
Per Daumiller
Screenplay
Michael W. Horsten
Screenplay
Torleif Hoppe
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing
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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.
How many seasons does The Killing have?
The Killing comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Killing?
Key cast members in The Killing include Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sigurd Holmen le Dous, Anders W. Berthelsen.
Who created or directed The Killing?
The Killing was developed and directed by Søren Sveistrup.