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The Killing

The Killing (2007)

TV-MA 1h 7.0/10 IMDb

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.

Creator: Søren Sveistrup

Cast: Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sigurd Holmen le Dous, Anders W. Berthelsen

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted) Stalking / harassment

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Kidnapping / abduction Wrongful imprisonment

Sexual Content

Sex trafficking

Substance Use

Alcohol abuse (depicted) Drug use (depicted)

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence Gun violence Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Sexual assault / rape Torture
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Where to Watch

Free

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