The Killing: Season 1

2011 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.4

What Season 1 of The Killing

Sarah Linden, a Seattle police detective, is living her last day on the job before retiring. That same afternoon, she wants to leave the city with her son Jack for Sonoma, where her fiancé is waiting for her. But a phone call changes her plans: a patrol unit has found a blood-stained sweater in a field belonging to Rosie Larsen, a missing young woman. Stephen Holder, her replacement, will have to investigate the murder alongside her. The case crosses paths with the campaign of councilman Darren Richmond, who is running for mayor. Meanwhile, the Larsen family tries to cope with their grief. Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman star in this series created by Veena Sud.

13episodes

Apr 3, 2011premiered

Jun 19, 2011latest episode

10 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Apr 3, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.2
On her last day of work, homicide detective Sarah Linden is drawn into a new case about the disappearance of a teenage girl, Rosie Larsen. Mitch and Stan Larsen frantically try to track down their daughter when they learn she did not show up at school. City Councilman Darren Richmond prepares for an important forum with the Mayor as the election nears.
Directing: Patty Jenkins · Writing: Veena Sud · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Callum Keith Rennie, Kate Bateman
1x02 The Cage
Apr 3, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.5
The investigation into Rosie’s killer begins as Sarah and Holder question the missing girl’s parents, Stan and Mitch, as well as Rosie’s friends and City Councilman Richmond. Rosie’s school becomes a potential murder site when Sarah and Holder uncover shocking evidence on campus. Heartbroken and grief-stricken, Mitch and Stan face the aftermath of losing their daughter.
Directing: Ed Bianchi · Writing: Veena Sud · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Callum Keith Rennie, Garry Chalk
1x03 El Diablo
Apr 10, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.5
Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team; Sarah tracks down a witness and is led to a suspect.
Directing: Gwyneth Horder-Payton · Writing: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Callum Keith Rennie, Emmanuel Matovu
1x04 A Soundless Echo
Apr 17, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
Linden and Holder pressure Jasper for answers and interview a new suspect.
Directing: Jennifer Getzinger · Writing: Soo Hugh · Starring: Callum Keith Rennie
1x05 Super 8
Apr 24, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
Rosie's teacher provides Sarah and Holder with a new piece of evidence. Richmond's campaign team plans a new anti-crime television commercial. Mitch continues to struggle with the loss of her daughter, while Stan becomes more determined to find Rosie's killer, and asks his colleague Belko for help.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Jeremy Doner · Starring: Brian Markinson, Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Ashley Johnson
1x06 What You Have Left
May 1, 2011 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
Sarah and Holder intensify their investigation on a suspect's family and friends. Gwen and Richmond disagree over strategy for the next debate with the mayor. Meanwhile, Rosie's funeral takes place and Stan concentrates on his own investigation into her death.
Directing: Agnieszka Holland · Writing: Nic Pizzolatto · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Ashley Johnson
1x07 Vengeance
May 8, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
Mitch questions the validity of the police investigation while Richmond has to deal with a negative ad. It's discovered that Rosie was at Bennett's apartment the night she died.
Directing: Ed Bianchi · Writing: Linda Burstyn · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Ashley Johnson
1x08 Stonewalled
May 15, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.2
Sarah and Holder evade the FBI and unearth new evidence. Mitch endangers the boys, prompting Stan to take matters into his own hands. Richmond tries to climb back in the race.
Directing: Dan Attias · Writing: Aaron Zelman · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Ashley Johnson
1x09 Undertow
May 22, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
The police are thwarted in their efforts to arrest Bennet. Richmond thinks long and hard about removing himself from the Mayor's race. Mitch and Stan have had it with the police.
Directing: Agnieszka Holland · Writing: Dan Nowak · Starring: Ashley Johnson
1x10 I'll Let You Know When I Get There
May 29, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.4
Richmond rises in the polls; a surprising individual turns himself in.
Directing: Ed Bianchi · Writing: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Ashley Johnson, Callum Keith Rennie
1x11 Missing
Jun 5, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.0
Sarah and Holder discover more on Rosie, but the investigation gets stalled when they have to set out on a search for Jack.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Veena Sud
1x12 Beau Soleil
Jun 12, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website. Stan faces his demons while Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie.
Directing: Keith Gordon · Writing: Jeremy Doner, Soo Hugh · Starring: Alona Tal, Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
1x13 Orpheus Descending Season Finale
Jun 19, 2011 · 49 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directing: Brad Anderson · Writing: Veena Sud, Nic Pizzolatto · Starring: Camille Sullivan, Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Ashley Johnson