2007 – 2012 · Series · 1h · TV-MA

The Killing

Name: The Killing
Director: Birger Larsen, Charlotte Sieling, Henrik Ruben Genz, Kathrine Windfeld, Kristoffer Nyholm, Morten Arnfred, Morten Køhlert, Natasha Arthy, Mikkel Serup, Hans Fabian Wullenweber
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Released: 2007
Cast: Ole Boisen, Sofie Gråbøl, Søren Malling, Salah El Koussa, Jakob Bjerregaard Engmann

Audience

A Copenhagen detective investigates a murder day by day, working with her team while the victim’s family faces the emotional aftermath. Each season follows a different case, balancing police work with political and social complications in a dark, atmospheric story.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you prefer dark, patient Nordic crime dramas with layered cases and family consequences, especially The Bridge or The Chestnut Man; Not for you if you want quick resolutions and straightforward police work.

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Cast

Ole BoisenSofie GråbølSøren MallingSalah El KoussaJakob Bjerregaard EngmannDan SchlosserLars MikkelsenMarie Askehave

Directors

Birger LarsenCharlotte SielingHenrik Ruben GenzKathrine WindfeldKristoffer NyholmMorten ArnfredMorten KøhlertNatasha ArthyMikkel SerupHans Fabian Wullenweber

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