The Killing - Season 1

The Killing - Season 1

Season 1

The first season of the AMC American crime drama television series The Killing premiered on April 3, 2011 and concluded on June 19, 2011. The series was developed and produced by Veena Sud and based on the Danish series, Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, this season follows the investigation into the murder of local teenager Rosie Larsen, with each episode covering approximately 24 hours. The first season covers the first two weeks of the investigation and has three main storylines: the police investigation into Rosie's murder, the attempts of her family to deal with their grief, and the fluctuating electoral fortunes of a political campaign that becomes embroiled in the case. It stars Mireille Enos as homicide detective Sarah Linden and Joel Kinnaman as rookie detective Stephen Holder.
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Episodes13
DatesApr. 3, 2011 - Juni 19, 2011
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Episodes

Pilot
Season 1Episode 160 min

Pilot

A detective's last day in homicide finds her investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl who was supposed to be spending the weekend with a friend from school in the opener of this crime-drama series. When the teen's parents learn she didn't show up for class on Monday, they launch their own search, and when word gets out about the missing girl, a mayoral candidate cancels a forum planned at the high school.

Apr. 3, 2011
The Cage
Season 1Episode 260 min

The Cage

Linden and Holder visit Rosie's high school to question classmates and teachers about where she may have gone after the dance; Richmond and his staff go into spin mode over the fact that the victim was found in a car linked to his campaign.

Apr. 3, 2011
El Diablo
Season 1Episode 360 min

El Diablo

Police try to determine the connection between the teen girl's murder and the grisly crime scene at "The Cage" in the basement of the high school.

Apr. 10, 2011
A Soundless Echo
Season 1Episode 460 min

A Soundless Echo

Rosie's ex-boyfriend Jasper comes under pressure from Sarah and Holder, who also grill a new suspect about the murder. The victim's best friend, Sterling, spills some astonishing secrets about Rosie's personal life. Meanwhile, grief-stricken Stan and Mitch plan their daughter's funeral service, and candidate Richmond seeks a financial shot-in-the-arm at a ritzy party, where he hopes to raise funds.

Apr. 17, 2011
Super 8
Season 1Episode 560 min

Super 8

One of Rosie's teachers provides Sarah and Holder with crucial new evidence. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign comes up with an anticrime TV spot; and Stan steps up his search for Rosie's killer and enlists Belko's help.

Apr. 24, 2011
What You Have Left
Season 1Episode 660 min

What You Have Left

A suspect's family, neighbors and friends are grilled by Sarah and Holder. Meanwhile, Richmond and his campaign adviser Gwen don't see eye-to-eye on strategy for his upcoming debate with the mayor; Rosie's funeral is held; and Stan intensifies his own investigation into his daughter's murder.

Mai 1, 2011
Vengeance
Season 1Episode 760 min

Vengeance

The police discover more about Rosie's activities the night of her murder; candidate Richmond's campaign is in danger of being stopped in its tracks by a negative ad, and he takes action; and Mitch begins to wonder about the direction of the police department's investigation.

Mai 8, 2011
Stonewalled
Season 1Episode 860 min

Stonewalled

While steering clear of the FBI, Sarah and Holder uncover some surprising new evidence; Richmond scrambles to get back into the mayoral race; and Mitch's actions endanger her sons, leaving Stan to try and gain the upper hand.

Mai 15, 2011
Undertow
Season 1Episode 960 min

Undertow

Police efforts to make an arrest hit a roadblock; Richmond reconsiders his place in the race; and the Larsens tire of the police's inability to collar a suspect and decide to take matters into their own hands.

Mai 22, 2011
I'll Let You Know When I Get There
Season 1Episode 1060 min

I'll Let You Know When I Get There

The police must regroup after they have second thoughts about a prime suspect, which has a big impact on Richmond's standings in the polls. Meanwhile, Stan's actions could quite possibly land him behind bars.

Mai 29, 2011
Missing
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Missing

The investigation takes an interesting turn when Sarah and Holder learn more about Rosie's whereabouts on the night of her murder. But everything must be put on hold when Jack goes missing, and the two detectives go searching for him.

Juni 5, 2011
Beau Soleil
Season 1Episode 1260 min

Beau Soleil

As the investigation continues, Rosie is tied to an unusual Web site; work is halted on the waterfront project, which gives Richmond's campaign a shot in the arm; and imprisoned Stan comes to grips with his demons, while Mitch uncovers secrets about her murdered daughter.

Juni 12, 2011
Orpheus Descending
Season 1Episode 1360 min

Orpheus Descending

The identification of the mysterious Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case; Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future

Juni 19, 2011

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