The Killing(2007)Comeback KingThis show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.
Overview
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.
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Season 1
20 episodes • 2007Avg: 7.9Golden Era
Season 1
20 episodes • 2007Avg: 7.9Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Jan 7, 2007 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Jan 14, 2007 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Jan 21, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Jan 28, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Feb 4, 2007 | 6.5 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Feb 11, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Feb 18, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Feb 25, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Mar 4, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Mar 11, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Episode 11 | Sep 23, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 12 | Episode 12 | Sep 30, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Episode 13 | Oct 7, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Episode 14 | Oct 14, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 15 | Episode 15 | Oct 21, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 16 | Episode 16 | Oct 28, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 17 | Episode 17 | Nov 4, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Episode 18 | Nov 11, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 19 | Episode 19 | Nov 18, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 20 | Episode 20 | Nov 25, 2007 | 8.0 |
Season 2
10 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.1
Season 2
10 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Sep 27, 2009 | 7.1 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Oct 4, 2009 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Oct 11, 2009 | 7.2 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Oct 18, 2009 | 7.2 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Oct 25, 2009 | 7.2 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Nov 1, 2009 | 7.2 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Nov 8, 2009 | 7.2 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Nov 15, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Nov 22, 2009 | 6.8 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Nov 29, 2009 | 6.8 |
Season 3
10 episodes • 2012Avg: 7.7
Season 3
10 episodes • 2012Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Sep 23, 2012 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Sep 30, 2012 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Oct 7, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Oct 14, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Oct 21, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Oct 28, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Nov 4, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Nov 11, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Nov 18, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Nov 25, 2012 | 7.7 |
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