The Killing

Overview
The Killing unfolds within the Copenhagen police department, centering on Detective Inspector Sarah Lund and her investigative team. Each season intricately tracks a different murder case, unfolding in real-time with episodes spanning 24 hours of the inquiry. Renowned for its unexpected twists and overarching narratives, the show balances the dark atmosphere of crime with poignant portrayals of the victim's family. Its striking cinematography captures the essence of Denmark, while the cast's performances have garnered significant acclaim, enhancing the series' gripping storytelling.
Episodes
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Episode 1
On Monday, November 3, Detective Sarah Lund is preparing to leave her position in Copenhagen for a new life in Sweden. Meanwhile, Troels Hartmann is ...
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Episode 2
On November 3 and 4, Nanna's parents come to identify her remains, revealing the tragic circumstances surrounding her death. Lund continues to delay h...
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3

Episode 3
On Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, Lund and Meyer identify the driver, who is hospitalized due to injuries but provides an alibi. Redi...
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4

Episode 4
On November 5 and 6, the police delve into a crime scene at Nanna's school, turning their attention to her classmates, Oliver and Jeppe, as potential...
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Episode 5
On Thursday, November 6, and continuing into Friday, November 7, Hartmann secures a new political ally but finds himself entangled in the ongoing murd...
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Episode 6
On November 7-8, Lund and Meyer delve into the activities of teacher Raman al Kemal on the night of the murder. Meanwhile, Hartmann discovers corrupti...
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7

Episode 7
Over the weekend of November 8-9, Lund opts to remain in town to further pursue her investigation, risking the stability of her relationship with Beng...
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8

Episode 8
On November 9 and 10, the police uncover the location of Nanna's murder, leading to Rama being accused of the crime. Meanwhile, Hartmann grapples wit...
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9

Episode 9
On November 10-11, Theis Birk Larsen's harsh treatment of Rama is abruptly halted when the police intervene, leading to Theis's arrest. Meanwhile, Lun...
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10

Episode 10
On November 11th and 12th, Bengt departs for Stockholm. Lund and Meyer face obstacles in their investigation due to their secretive superior, yet Lun...
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Episode 11
Sarah and Jan have identified their target but are left bewildered by the unexpected responses from their higher-ups. As they navigate the complexitie...
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12

Episode 12
Sarah and Jan question Troels, uncovering personal details that lead to unexpected complications. As they delve deeper, they find that his private li...
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13

Episode 13
As the police and media turn their attention to Troels Hartmann, he senses his political future slipping away. Concurrently, unsettling events unfold...
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14

Episode 14
In Episode 14, Troels faces immediate challenges as his political rival, Bremer, seizes the opportunity to exploit Troels's unease. Bremer's strategic...
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15

Episode 15
Sarah finds herself in a perilous predicament that could endanger her life.
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16

Episode 16
Sarah remains skeptical as her superiors declare that the case of Nanna's murder has been resolved. Despite their confidence, she is unconvinced and f...
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17

Episode 17
In Episode 17, Lund and Meyer grow increasingly convinced that Nanna's murder is connected to a 15-year-old cold case, prompting them to search desper...
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18

Episode 18
Lund and Meyer encounter unexpected challenges during their investigation at a deserted warehouse while hunting for crucial evidence. At the same time...
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19

Episode 19
Lund faces mounting challenges as the hunt for a missing suspect takes an unforeseen twist. Simultaneously, Hartmann and Bremer engage in a heated li...
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20

Episode 20
Lund is resolute in her pursuit of Nanna's murderer, even after being sidelined from the investigation. Meanwhile, Hartmann finds himself spiraling d...
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Episode 1
Ten days following the discovery of lawyer Anne Dragsholm's body at a WWII memorial, her husband is arrested as the prime suspect in her murder. The ...
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2

Episode 2
In Episode 2, Sarah Lund steps into the investigation surrounding the brutal murders of Anne Dragsholm and soldier Allan Myg Poulsen, whose dismembere...
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3

Episode 3
Despite intelligence agencies urging the investigation to center on potential terrorism connections, Lund becomes increasingly intrigued by Raben's ti...
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4

Episode 4
The killing of ex-soldier David Grüner leads to an investigation into both his and Raben's military unit, focusing on a significant incident during ...
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5

Episode 5
The police probe faces scrutiny following the bombing death of soldier Lisbeth Thomsen on her boat, yet Brix insists that Lund and Strange continue t...
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6

Episode 6
Lund insists on exhuming the grave of deceased soldier Per K. Møller, convinced the coffin is empty, but her hypothesis is quickly debunked. Followin...
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7

Episode 7
After discovering the chaplain attacked in his church, Sarah Lund pursues the assailant but is ultimately overpowered in an alley. She is then reinst...
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8

Episode 8
Jens Peter Raben is shot by Strange during a tense confrontation where Raben appears to identify him. Fortunately, Raben survives, allowing Lund to fi...
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9

Episode 9
Thomas Buch stands firm against calls for his resignation, convening a party meeting to confront the prime minister’s leadership. He unexpectedly g...
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10

Episode 10
Upon returning from Afghanistan, Lund and Strange present their discoveries, while Brix grows increasingly convinced of officer Bilal's culpability, ...
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Episode 1
As Denmark gears up for a tightly contested election amidst a financial crisis, Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lund is set to commemorate her 25 year...
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2

Episode 2
After Emilie, the daughter of Robert Zeuthen, is abducted, the Copenhagen Police launch an intensive manhunt to locate both her and the kidnapper. Thi...
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3

Episode 3
In the aftermath of public prosecutor Peter Schultz's shocking murder, it becomes evident that Emilie Zeuthen's abductor is desperate to settle an out...
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Episode 4
After yet another unsuccessful effort to apprehend their target, Borch and Lund face a critical choice: follow the criminal's orders or act against th...
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5

Episode 5
The abductor maintains that he is merely trying to collect a debt. To rescue Emilie, Lund must uncover the nature of this debt and how it can be settl...
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6

Episode 6
The police's investigation takes them to the Jutland area, where Borch and Lund stumble upon a chilling revelation that puts them at risk. Meanwhile,...
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Episode 7
A pivotal new element emerges in the ongoing investigation. Borch and Lund struggle to move past their experiences in Jutland, which starts to strain ...
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Episode 8
Police bring in a suspect for questioning regarding a mysterious notebook, but the interrogation does not proceed as planned. The prime minister and ...
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9

Episode 9
Sarah Lund faces obstacles in her investigation, yet she finally uncovers the identity of the suspect. Will this breakthrough help the police and the...
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Episode 10
On election day, the Prime Minister stands to gain significantly, provided Emilie's future remains unclear. Kamper grapples with his internal struggl...