Mireille Enos
Joel Kinnaman
Billy Campbell
Michelle Forbes
Eric Ladin

Developed by:
Veena Sud

2011-2014
Crime, Drama, Mystery
AMC/Netflix
TV-14

“The Killing” is all about atmospherics and pace. Set in Seattle, the visuals are purposely dreary. The pace matches that dreariness. This show is suffocating; there’s no joy here.

In its final season (airing on Netflix instead of on AMC), we’re shown the fallout of the previous season’s ending: Linden’s murder of her criminal former partner, and Holder’s help with the cover-up. In addition, the two partners, Linden and Holder, investigate a new case. After its first two seasons, this show’s creative team learned how important it is to bring a new case each season.

(“The Killing” may frustrate many, especially going into the second season, but it does have its merits: For one, the acting is consistently solid, which is necessary to add much-needed layers underneath its straightforward dialogue.)

This show is for fans of dark and slow, for people who don’t mind a thoroughly depressing story. It will give you that in spades. …

After finishing “The Killing,” I’m satisfied. While the last season is uneven (the writing isn’t as strong as it has been in the past), the last couple of episodes bring things together rather nicely, if not perfectly. Plus, the last moments between Holder and Linden are beautifully acted. Thank you, Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman, for that.

Verdict: Good

About: (Source: thekilling)

Seattle homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder are deeply affected by the murders they investigate in this dark, acclaimed crime series.