The Killing
The past can't be washed away.
Created by Veena Sud
A methodical, rain-soaked neo-noir procedural that treats murder investigation as a grinding, morally corrosive work that consumes the detectives pursuing it.
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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Questions people ask
Is The Killing one of a kind? No. Less singular than 98% of series.
Is The Killing sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Does The Killing leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is The Killing scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The Killing easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Killing violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like The Killing, and what each one shares →
Like The Killing
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Killing
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Killing, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Killing, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Killing, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
