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The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
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Episode 1
While covering up Lt. Skinner's sudden disappearance, Linden and Holder are assigned a new case: the brutal murder of an entire family with ties to a military academy.
Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Veena SudGuest stars John Reardon
Episode 2
Questioning a neighbor leads to a revelation about one of the murder victims.
Directed by Lodge KerriganWritten by Dan Nowak
Episode 3
Reddick digs deeper as Linden and Holder struggle to keep their investigation from going cold.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Nicole Yorkin, Dawn PrestwichGuest stars Marin Ireland, Erica Tremblay
Episode 4
Linden and Holder focus their investigation on a new suspect, and a tip from an informant leads Reddick to a shocking discovery.
Directed by Gregory MiddletonWritten by Sean WhitesellGuest stars Ethan Rodrigues
Episode 5
New information about the family murders surfaces. Meanwhile, Holder's loyalty is put to the test.
Directed by Coky GiedroycWritten by Dan NowakGuest stars Ethan Rodrigues, John Reardon
Episode 6
Linden and Holder are confronted with the shocking truth behind the Stansbury murders.
Directed by Jonathan DemmeWritten by Veena Sud
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Brendan Sexton IIIBelko Royce
Mireille EnosSarah Linden
Annie CorleyRegi Darnell
Joel KinnamanStephen Holder
Gregg HenryCarl Reddick
Joan AllenMargaret O'Neal
Kristin LehmanGwen Eaton
Sterling BeaumonLincoln Knopf
AMCUnited States
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