TV Show Review - The Killing (Season 1)

Season: 1
Genre: Drama/ Crime/ Thriller/ Mystery
Number of episodes: 13
Year: 2011
Starring: Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Billy Campbell, Liam James, Michelle Forbes, Brent Sexton, Kristen Lehman, Eric Ladin

Description: A polive investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.

Review: “The Killing” is an American remake of the Danish series “Forbrydelsen”. The eniter first season revolves around one question: Who killed Rosie Larsen? After thirteen episodes, it is safe to say that you have absolutely no idea of who killed Rosie.

The first season takes please over two weeks, which is a very plausible time to not have solved a murder investigation. “The Killing” shows how patient you really have to be as a detective. The series covers the story of Rosie Larsen’s murder through three storylines.

The first is that of detective duo Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder. Linden is the passionate and just too dedicated side of the duo, where here partner is a direct transfer from the narcotics team. The second storyline is that of Rosie’s parents, Mitch and Stan, trying to cope with the loss of their daughter. As a third storyline, there is a political campaign of Darren Richmond. At first the link seems to be there only because Rosie was found in one of the campaign cars. But there is more to it.

You trying to piece the puzzle, one by one. All storylines are very interesting, although the one of the detectives is the best of the three. “The Killing” shows the emotional, political and police sides of the murder investigation. It delves deeply an personally into the characters.

Even though the series first season didn’t provide us with an answer to that one question, reason enough to continue to watch it. A very strong and interesting mystery thriller series.