The Killing (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2007, The Killing is a crime, mystery and drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Killing stars Sofie Gråbøl as Sarah Lund, Søren Malling as Jan Meyer, Lars Mikkelsen as Troels Hartmann and Marie Askehave as Rie Skovgaard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Killing sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing (2007)?
- In US, The Killing is available to stream on MZ Choice Amazon Channel and Mhz Choice. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Killing worth watching?
- The Killing holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Killing?
- The Killing stars Sofie Gråbøl, Søren Malling, Lars Mikkelsen, Marie Askehave and Bjarne Henriksen.
- When was The Killing released?
- The Killing was released in 2007.