The Killing: Season 2

2012 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.4

What Season 2 of The Killing

Season two revisits the Rosie Larsen case after evidence against Darren Richmond turns out to be fake. Sarah Linden, on the verge of retiring, decides to stay in Seattle. Stephen Holder, who planted that evidence, sees his work called into question as the team goes back over the people involved. The investigation expands to the Larsen family, where Stan and Mitch are hiding secrets, and to Richmond's mayoral campaign. The detectives suspect that someone in the department and in politics is pulling the strings.

13episodes

Apr 1, 2012premiered

Jun 17, 2012latest episode

9.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Reflections
Apr 1, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.7
In the aftermath of the shooting at City Hall and Linden's discovery that the photo leading to Councilman Darren Richmond's arrest was forged, Sarah returns to Seattle to investigate a possible cover up and wonders if she can trust her partner.
Directing: Agnieszka Holland · Writing: Veena Sud · Starring: Patti Allan, Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
2x02 My Lucky Day
Apr 1, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
An ominous discovery is made at the Larsen house while Sarah travels to Tacoma to learn Councilman Richmond's dark secret. Meanwhile, Richmond is forced to come to grips with the fallout from the attack at City Hall.
Directing: Dan Attias · Writing: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
2x03 Numb
Apr 8, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 6.9
Sarah hunts down Rosie's backpack as Holder falls from grace. Mitch re-emerges while Stan continues to entangle himself with the mob. Richmond faces up to his situation.
Directing: Brad Anderson · Writing: Eliza Clark · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Tyler Johnston
2x04 Ogi Jun
Apr 15, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Sarah and Holder identify the mystery man with the tattoo while Jamie attempts to enlist Gwen's help and Stan learns his past may have come back to haunt him.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: Jeremy Doner · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Eitra Kennedy, Evan Bird
2x05 Ghosts of the Past
Apr 22, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Sarah receives a message from the dead that may shed light on the identity of Rosie's killer. Meanwhile, Mitch befriends a young runaway; and Richmond has grave doubts about his future in politics.
Directing: Ed Bianchi · Writing: Wendy Riss
2x06 Openings
Apr 29, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.1
Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.
Directed by: Kevin Bray · Written by: Aaron Zelman · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
2x07 Keylela
May 6, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
The investigation refocuses on the casino; Stan has an uneasy face-to-face with Richmond; tension grips the Larsen house.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Dan Nowak · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Tantoo Cardinal
2x08 Off the Reservation
May 13, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
Holder disappears and a desperate Sarah goes looking for him; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands; and Richmond returns to City Hall.
Directing: Veena Sud · Writing: Nathaniel Halpern · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Michael Mando
2x09 Sayonara Hiawatha
May 20, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
Richmond lends support to the investigation; Sarah tries to track down Rosie's key; and Stan deals with his troubled son.
Directed by: Phil Abraham · Written by: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
2x10 72 Hours
May 27, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Sarah teeters on the edge. Stan attempts to make amends. Richmond receives an unexpected boost in the mayoral race.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Eliza Clark · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Callum Keith Rennie, Andrey Batt
2x11 Bulldog
Jun 3, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
A return to the casino winds up sending Sarah and Holder on the run, while Stan and Richmond face life-altering decisions.
Directed by: Ed Bianchi · Written by: Jeremy Doner · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
2x12 Donnie or Marie
Jun 10, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 7.8
Sarah and Holder close in on the murderer. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign preps for the election; and the Larsens seek to get their lives back in order.
Directing: Keith Gordon · Writing: Wendy Riss, Aaron Zelman · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird
2x13 What I Know Season Finale
Jun 17, 2012 · 44 min · ★ 8.1
Sarah and Holder's investigation comes to a close. Meanwhile, Richmond sets out on a bold new course; and a surprise source helps bring closure to the Larsens.
Directing: Patty Jenkins · Writing: Dan Nowak, Veena Sud · Starring: Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird