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The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
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How Good Is The Killing?
Ratings across IMDb and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
8.1Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.8
★ IMDb8.3
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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