The Killing (2007)
Kernel Score: 89% · 279 ratings
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Drama
First aired: 2007-01-07
Seasons: 3 · 40 episodes
Where to watch The Killing
- Stream: Mhz Choice
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Killing parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Killing is a TV-MA Danish crime procedural centered on a murder investigation and its impact on the victim's family.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Centers on a murder investigation with dark, somber tone typical of Nordic noir crime drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sofie Gråbøl as Sarah Lund
- Morten Suurballe as Lennart Brix
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Mathias Borch
- Sigurd Holmen le Dous as Asbjørn Juncker
- Anders W. Berthelsen as Robert Zeuthen
- Olaf Johannessen as Kristian Kamper
- Jonatan Spang as Kristoffer Kamper
- Trine Pallesen as Karen Nebel
- Tammi Øst as Birgit Eggert
- Peter Mygind as Tage Steiner
The Killing FAQ
Is The Killing good?
The Killing has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 279 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Killing?
In the US you can stream The Killing on Mhz Choice, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video.
Is The Killing OK for kids?
The Killing is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Killing is a TV-MA Danish crime procedural centered on a murder investigation and its impact on the victim's family.
What shows are like The Killing?
If you liked The Killing, try The Bridge, Defending Jacob, Dexter and High Potential.