The Killing fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, no humor.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Profoundly sad and moving
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Killing is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Profoundly sad and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's profoundly sad, moving, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around crime, everyday modern life, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography and visual style stand out.
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The past can't be washed away.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Killing is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Acorn TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.
4 seasons
It has 4 seasons with 44 episodes.
Not quite. Audiences rate The Killing higher (84) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It ran from 2011 to 2014 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+54GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Killing in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 158 storytelling tropes for The Killing, including Wham Shot, Self-Made Orphan, Making Love in All the Wrong Places.
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