The BEST seasons of The Killing (US)

Every season of The Killing (US) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Killing (US)!

From writer, executive producer and series showrunner Veena Sud (Cold Case), The Killing is based on the wildly successful Danish television series Forbrydelsen and tells the story of the murder of a young girl in Seattle and the subsequent police investigation. The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim's grieving family, and the suspects. Set in Seattle, the story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they've moved on, their past isn't done with them.

Last Updated: 9/25/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Season 2
star
8.23
318 votes

#1 - Season 2

First Aired 4/2/2012

Seattle police detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder continue to track a teenage girl's killer after getting it wrong, with tragic consequences.

Season 1
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8.08
405 votes

#2 - Season 1

First Aired 4/4/2011

A conflicted homicide detective seeking to leave Seattle and start a new life feels compelled to stay and solve the murder of a teenage girl.

Season 3
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7.80
238 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 6/3/2013

Ex-detective Sarah Linden returns to a career she thought she'd left behind when her former partner uncovers a string of murders linked to her past.

Season 4
star
7.40
218 votes

#4 - Season 4

First Aired 8/2/2014

Linden and Holder return to probe the brutal murder of a family while confronting their own dark actions in the final season of this crime thriller.