AMC Picks Up Crime Thriller Television Series ‘The Killing’

[Doctor Jones]

Yeah, I loved this premiere. I just still love Holder, even more now. I didn't catch that the didn't know the picture was faked. I just thought he did it because he wanted the promotion to prove to his family that he could be a successful cop, and not be seen as just a scumbag. Though that doesn't really make much sense now that I think about it. Loved the ending with Kinnamen breaking down. He really is a good man. Kinnamen should be in everything.

I still have no ****ing clue who it could be. You can check Belko and Richmond off the suspect list now.

[rayc1971]

just looked at the ratings season 1 had 2.7mill viewers for the premiere and 2.3mill for the finale. season 2 1.8mill viewers for the premiere thats a huge drop.i still say it should have been solved in season 1.i loved season 1 but that 2h season premiere was slow and boring and really no mitch in the first episode? she was one of the best things about the show.the actors are really good but the writing is lame and rosie lawson they should have mor flashbacks so we can learn about her and her personality.

[Christopher Nolan]

anyone got a preview for episode 3?

[Wolfwood]

I just caught up on all the episodes. What a fantastic series.

The theory I had before watching this season was that the polish mafia killed Rosie on behalf of the mayor for some reason.

[Deadpool7]

one of my theories was that the mafia did it as revenge for Stan "leaving" his old life. I'm sure there is some middle ground there with the mayoral campaign along with more twists and turns! Love it.

[squeekness]

Last night's episode was awfully slow. :( The best part was at the end after we suffered through some wasted time on characters I could care less about. I have already lost interest in how Mitch deals with things. I'd rather just focus on the cops Holder and Linden.

[Asgard]

So Mitch abandons her family and screws some stranger...sucks that shes dealing with the tragedy like that.

I felt sorry for Holder. His friend and sponsor screws him over with the fake evidence and Sarah pretty much abandons him and he almost starts using again.

[Wolfwood]

Yeah, Mitch can take a flying leap for all I care now. Stan needs to just go ahead and dump her and shack up with her hotter sister.

It was a good arc for Holder though. Poor guy was really struggling.

[Asgard]

Yeah, Mitch kind of angered me in this ep. Wasnt the sister also involved with Beau Soleil?

[Wolfwood]

Yup she was. I don't know if that was really her in the profile picture, but she had some killer legs.

[Wolfwood]

I was wondering why I liked Jamie's voice so much so I looked him up on IMDB. He's the voice of Cole McGrath from inFamous. That's awesome.

[Project862006]

mafia could also be a red herring for all we know

[Rowsdower!]

I wonder if Mitch wears those stupid rubber boots when she's having sex.

[Asgard]

Lol. Now I cant unsee it.

[Sith Scotti]

I am starting to not care who killed Rosie Larson . They should have taken the mother with her is their biggest crime . The show is becoming more of a choir after a great start

[Project862006]

^eh i disagree i think the show is better than it has ever been i am quite intrigued who the killer is

but i dont like them mom at all

she was unlikeable before she left her husband and kids and left her sister to raise her children

now she is 100% unlikable

[Wolfwood]

I keep wondering if there's going to be some kind of big redemption for her or if she's going to keep spiraling out of control.

Also the girl that was hitchhiking and that was at the hotel, that's not the prostitute Holder was interrogating, was it?

[Hunter Rider]

Caught up on the three eps, I like the slow sombre pace and those awesome Seattle skyline shots. Holder is the star of the show, everything with him in is more interesting than the rest.

I like the new layers being added in like the depth of the corruption, Holder being a patsy, Manga tattoo man and the Polish mob being linked, I was wondering if David Soul's character was coming back.

I keep wondering if there's going to be some kind of big redemption for her or if she's going to keep spiraling out of control.

Also the girl that was hitchhiking and that was at the hotel, that's not the prostitute Holder was interrogating, was it?

I was wondering if she was hallucinating.

[Paradox1]

I thought she was seeing Rosie but who knows this show has never done hallucinations, however I wouldn't put it past them. I wonder if the killer has been shown yet but not revealed to the audience or will he come out of left field. I

[rayc1971]

is anyone still wacthing this show?i see very little chat on it lately

[Project862006]

^i am last night's episode was awesome

with a great twist
that stan is'nt Rosie's real father

[Sith Scotti]

The show jumped the shark . I am done with it

[Primal Slayer]

Im still watching but I really dont care the Larson muder anymore so I will be happy when it is wrapped up and moved on from.

[Project862006]

it is currently my fav. show on tv very compelling and engaging

[Christopher Nolan]

please post a link to the preview of the next episode...

[Wolfwood]

The show jumped the shark . I am done with it

Which part was the jump?

[Paradox1]

The show jumped the shark . I am done with it

Huhh?? Fonzi wasn't in this episode

[rayc1971]

^i am last night's episode was awesome

with a great twist
that stan is'nt Rosie's real father
last nights episode was good but i think they keep adding more and more suspects and red herrings.they dont want us the viewer to solve it!i thought last season that the mayor was her father still dont think it has anything to do with the murder,

[TheOnlyOmega]

I'm looking for a show to watch with my pops until Breaking Bad is back. Is the first season worth a watch?

[Project862006]

^if you have patience since killing is a slow burning drama mystery

[Doctor Jones]

Awwwww shieeet!

[Hunter Rider]

Bad week for big Stan, first he tries to get sexy with his sister-in-law but she gets a call to go out whoring, then we find out his dead daughter wasn't his.

It was good to see the old Rocketeer rediscover his mojo, I hope during the campaign he hits the current mayor with his colostomy bag.

Linden may be the least attractive female detective in TV history, she has one jumper and is a world class miserablist, thankfully Holder and his constant stream of ghetto patter keeps things fun as they investigate.

[Doctor Jones]

I'm pretty sure the man in the black car is Jasper's father. I figured their stories weren't done yet. There is more to them.

[rayc1971]

they keep adding more and more suspects every week.i dont think veena sud knows whot the killer is yet and she writes the show

[Project862006]

anyone else get a chuckle out of jasper's line to holder "You know your white ":woot:

[Paradox1]

yeah that was hilarious and Holder's answer to Linda question about his father had me and my sister rolling

[Doctor Jones]

I still don't really know who the killer could be. But that's what makes it so compelling. The whole point of these whudonits is to make you keep guessing with a lot of intrigue. Though they do seem to be narrowing.

[rayc1971]

i wonder if the killer has even shown up on screen yet.watch it be someone that has no connection to any of these suspects

[Paradox1]

I really have no idea who it is and that is what keeps me watching I have to know who killed Rosie Larson and why.

[Project862006]

WOW great episode tonight **** got real!!!

[Wolfwood]

Wow.

Holder better not be dead or else I'm going to be super pissed.

[Project862006]

damn Indians lol

[Soapy]

Wow.

Holder better not be dead or else I'm going to be super pissed.

Me too. He's pretty much the main reason I watch the show anymore.

[rayc1971]

what the heck that rosey get involved in now my boy holder too!

[Asgard]

I still dont understand what the scene with Holder and that I guess gay Indian dude was about.

[Wolfwood]

I guess he needed to know which floor the prostitutes go to in the hotel? I'm not really sure either, I might've missed something.

[squeekness]

Me too. He's pretty much the main reason I watch the show anymore.Me, too, plus a lot of other folks. They couldn't be that stupid, right? Too many people would quit watching.

[Blackman]

Yeah Holder carries this show for me. I pay the most attention when he's on the screen.

Linden is a really bad character imo

[squeekness]

Lindin is okay, she's just too darn depressing. :(

[Blackman]

thats what I mean. She always looks like she just saw a puppy get run over. And then her relationship with her son really annoys me. And when she smiles...it seems so unnatural and so creepy.

The other stories are alright too the Larson family is watchable now that Mitch isnt there

[rayc1971]

Me, too, plus a lot of other folks. They couldn't be that stupid, right? Too many people would quit watching.
if they kill holder off they are crazy! i know he got to shoot robocop but come on now lol

[Christopher Nolan]

if holder is dead, the show is dead...

[Hunter Rider]

Slim Holder isn't dead, there's a line from Linden in the promo for this weeks ep that indicates she got there in time. It was a rough week for him though, first he has to try a granny hooker before a gay hooker and then gets a beating. I don't know how these reservation folks think they can get away with doing that to a cop but I'd imagine in reality there'd be hell to pay.

Stan and The Rocketeer teaming up could be interesting and a new Mitch's surrogate Rosey would end up screwing her over.

anyone else get a chuckle out of jasper's line to holder "You know your white ":woot:

Yes! :D Jasper is such a little douche though, he needs a good whooping.

[Wolfwood]

Holy ****, he did play the Rocketeer! Wow. Don't know how I missed that for so long.

Man, I really wish Dirty Harry or Raylan from Justified would just roll up into Seattle and take care of this mess.

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toXJUM_OQ0A&feature=relmfu

[rayc1971]

cant figure this out yet now its the indians and jaspers dad or they are red herrings

[Wolfwood]

I'm still going with my theory that the Mayor killed her and he contracted those mafia guys to clean up for him.

Anyone else find it funny how big the kids got in just 20 days? lol

[Primal Slayer]

I have to catch up with this show, I think I may just tune in for the finale since this case just keeps getting more and more confusing with them adding so many people to the story.

[echostation]

the show is so incredibly slow paced and boring... it doesn't have half the good writing and great story and acting (besides Holder) value that the first season did... Overall this season has been a massively **** drop in quality compared to the first season.

[Primal Slayer]

If it gets picked up for a 3rd season I can only pray that things get better again. It was such a massive mistake to draw out this mystery for 2 seasons.

[Paradox1]

Nice episode I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of it can't wait to find out what exactly this new piece of evidence contributes to the case. There were so many good storylines going on for instance the Midge storyline actually got interesting. I was so pumped when Stan was like " the boys are ok too". I understand that Midge is broken up but she got two other children get it together.

[Asgard]

So the mayor's got a thing for underage girls, and molested Gwen? Sucks that her dad mightve known about it and did nothing.

[Project862006]

anyone else crack up at holder's diversion at the casino lol

here it is !!!
A4FQYAnaHy0

[Hunter Rider]

So the mayor's got a thing for underage girls, and molested Gwen? Sucks that her dad mightve known about it and did nothing.

That was the big surprise of the ep, the way he just laid it on her and Gwen tried to no sell it. I wonder if the thing they are building above the Casino is an underage brothel and Rosie found out.

anyone else crack up at holder's diversion at the casino lol

here it is !!!
A4FQYAnaHy0

The highlight of the ep and he also managed to get Linden to smile twice, no mean feat. :woot:

[Wolfwood]

I'm excited that next week might be Holder centric episode.

[Soapy]

So the mayor's got a thing for underage girls, and molested Gwen? Sucks that her dad mightve known about it and did nothing.

You know, a couple of episodes back there was that scene between Gwen and her dad, and I forget exactly what it was, but something one of them said made me think that Gwen's father kept her around specifically to be used as eyecandy and possibly more for his colleagues for his own political gain. I thought maybe I was reading too much into it, but after what the mayor said last night, I think I was on the right track after all.

[Asgard]

You know, a couple of episodes back there was that scene between Gwen and her dad, and I forget exactly what it was, but something one of them said made me think that Gwen's father kept her around specifically to be used as eyecandy and possibly more for his colleagues for his own political gain. I thought maybe I was reading too much into it, but after what the mayor said last night, I think I was on the right track after all.
I think it mightve been the first time we were introduced to her dad. Pretty scummy stuff.

That was the big surprise of the ep, the way he just laid it on her and Gwen tried to no sell it. I wonder if the thing they are building above the Casino is an underage brothel and Rosie found out.
Could be. The casino was offering prostitution services so maybe the mayor and that chief conspired to add underage prostitutes as well.

[rayc1971]

If it gets picked up for a 3rd season I can only pray that things get better again. It was such a massive mistake to draw out this mystery for 2 seasons.
that was a big mistake and the ratings have dropped big time.i think it was more exciting season one season 2 is just been boring because it just feels like they are dragging it out to fill 13 episodes.they should have did a case a season.i dont think it will survive to season 3 the ratings are bad.they went from a 2.3 mill average for season 1 to 1.4 mill average season 2

[Project862006]

season 2 imo is much better

the acting is better ,the characters are much more fleshed out, and interesting the relationships are much better and emotional

and situations have been more intense

tons of character development over this season as well

[Doctor Jones]

I prefer season 2 as well. Season 1 was great, but I'm loving there's more to this case.

And yeah, the idea of Holder being the center of this next episode excited me, as he's my favorite character.

I'm starting to think yeah, Adams might be the killer. This whole thing could be bigger than Holder and Linden think.

[Hunter Rider]

Could be. The casino was offering prostitution services so maybe the mayor and that chief conspired to add underage prostitutes as well.

Whatever they had setting up in the construction site freaked Rosie and it would link back to the thing with the Mayor and Gwen if he was in league with the evil reservation lady, not to mention the Mayor was seemingly behind the faked photo of Darren that got him shot.

[Doctor Jones]

So uh... nobody saw this amazing episode?

It's weird, the people I didn't suspect from last season are now my main suspects.

I'm done to quite a few:

Stan
Midge
Adams
The Aunt
Lauren
Jamie

I think anyone within the circle of the prostitution circuit and Adams is the killer. Midge because of her absence and guilt. Stan is a wild card, but still possible for me.

[Soapy]

I quit trying to theorize who the killer is a long time ago. They throw out so many red herrings nearly every episode that it's starting to feel a bit ridiculous.

[Tex]

Love this show. Holder is the man.

[Doctor Jones]

I quit trying to theorize who the killer is a long time ago. They throw out so many red herrings nearly every episode that it's starting to feel a bit ridiculous.

Well it is a show. We'll see how it all coms together when it's resolved.

[Paradox1]

I quit trying to theorize who the killer is a long time ago. They throw out so many red herrings nearly every episode that it's starting to feel a bit ridiculous.

You can now relate one of those cops who work the same case for years. Who go through hundred of suspects and leads.

[Hunter Rider]

I'm looking forward to seeing that chief woman get hers, and I don't think Gwen could lie straight in bed. Holder was on form again but as usual Linden showed minimum gratitude, although it was good to get some back story on her and that old case.

[rayc1971]

I quit trying to theorize who the killer is a long time ago. They throw out so many red herrings nearly every episode that it's starting to feel a bit ridiculous.
yeah never seen so many red herrings in a show like this before.last week just felt like a filler with linden in the nut house.the ratings are so low compared to season 1 i dont see a 3rd being done

[Doctor Jones]

It was planned that Season 2 is the conclusion of the case. So no worries.

And last week's episode was hardly filler? I don't understand that at all. We learned so much about Linden and her past and more of her pyshcology. Dots were connected with her.

[Project862006]

great episode and what a twist ending their!!!

[Destructus86]

So...this show is on Netflix and I decided to give it a chance...mainly because I don't have many shows left to watch due to some being cancelled....I didn't expect I'd like this as i'm tired of crime shows.


But I was blown away. This is an awesome show. It felt like I was watching a movie rather than a typical police procedural show!!

[Paradox1]

great episode and it looks like the suspects are down to the poople in city hall.

[Blackman]

lol I love how in the previews how explicitly that state that Rosie's killer will be revealed.

[Christopher Nolan]

i dont think that the mayor is involved...i just think someone close to him that supported him...

[Doctor Jones]

I think we're down to three people now.

Jaime
Lauren
Adams' assistant

Oh, hell, for a second I thought it would be Richmond again.

And in this episode I was kind of thinking that Adams wouldn't be the killer. So I'm thinking Jaime or Lauren who possibly worked with Adams. Motive so far: To help Richmond's campaign and frame Adams.

[Hunter Rider]

I knew the way Linden and Holder making their way through City Hall was inter-cut with Richmond giving his speech meant the key card would belong to his campaign.

My guess is Jamie, he's the most obsessive about the campaign and didn't the car link to him somehow near the beginning?

[Christopher Nolan]

if its jamie then he worked with the mayor otherwise it doesnt make sense...

[Doctor Jones]

I'm thinking Jamie too but hey, they could throw us a curveball.

[Paradox1]

Jamie seems like the obvious choice he's been prone to anger, obsessive over the campaign. While a case can be made for Lauren too she was sexually assaulted, with some daddy issues and she could of misplaced some unresolved anger out on Rosie. She did throw Richmond under the bus when he ended the relationship. Linden did say the person chased Rosie down and that act would have to taken a lot of anger.

[Doctor Jones]

Which means it could be either. It's really hard for me to decide. My gut is telling me Lauren, but... Jamie is just as likely.

[Doctor Jones]

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I did call Lauren by the pilot episode as just a feeling I had. Unlikely now, but as someone who would be the farthest from doing it, could very well be them in the end when everything is revealed.

Looks like I could be right.

[Deadpool7]

Not so fast. How do we know the key card wasn't stolen? I just feel like their previews are always misleading so there must be another twist.

[KALEL114]

I don't think it was stolen. Didn't Chief Jackson call the owner of the key card and say, "They found your key card"?

[Deadpool7]

True, she called someone.

[rayc1971]

i picked jaime from day 1 now they makin it look like him.i still say it will b someone that we least suspect next week.

[Deadpool7]

agree, I think it will be someone else but its leaning heavily toward Jaime. Can't wait to find out. Is this show going to get picked up for a 3rd season?

[Doctor Jones]

No, this is last episode is the conclusion to the case. So we will find out this Sunday.

Jamie lying about the man in his story was excellent.

And I liked how Linden brought up that they could be working together, because that's what I was thinking. So at least that's on the table.

[KALEL114]

I think the 3rd season will/should focus on the case Linden screwed up on. I think the real killer in that case put the picture up on her fridge.

[Doctor Jones]

Uh... did you somehow miss my post? Last year, Sud said this was the conclusion. We find out Rosie's killer in the next episode. No more series after this. This is it.

[KALEL114]

Uh... It's not ending after this season. Yes they will reveal the killer, but it will be coming back. That's why I suggested that angle.

[Doctor Jones]

Where has this been said? Because I thought that this was the last season? This show has been about the case itself. If it's solved, then what?

[KALEL114]

That's why I made that suggestion. The Danish version has different cases as well.
Yes, there will be a Season 3, even though the case upon which Seasons 1 and 2 are built is about to be solved in the second part of the finale on June 17.http://www.examiner.com/article/amc-s-the-killing-to-reveal-rosie-larsen-killer-two-part-season-finale

“I definitely feel like, at the end of Season 2, the audience will have a clear idea of the plans of Season 3.”http://collider.com/eric-ladin-the-killing-interview/157985/

[Doctor Jones]

So... there's gonna be a new Killing or what?

[KALEL114]

Not sure. I guess we will see at the end of the season finale. The picture on the fridge is still a mystery so far, so that's why I came up with that possibility. Plus, a lot of her issues stem from that case, so it would nice to see her try to resolve it.

[Asgard]

Mitch was annoying again. I kind of really dislike her.

[Wolfwood]

I really hope Linden just leaves at the end of this season. If she starts up on a new case again, we'll see her wind up with the same neurotic issues again.

[JJJ's Ulcer]

I really dug this show during the first half of the first season, but as it wore on it became stupider and more unrealistic with increasingly implausible "red herrings" and unbelievable twists. Ironically, the writers became formulaic in their drive to appear unpredictable (eg: you knew whoever was the suspect this week's episode would be cleared by next week's episode). The first season ended bad enough, so I'm kinda shy to check out the new season. Does it get any better? I've never gone from liking a show to disliking it so quickly. It had such potential that I really think it squandered. End rant.

[Doctor Jones]

It's gotten better. And it's really how police investigations really happen. They go through many suspects and red herrings until they solve the case. It goes through the beats of real life as well. Murders like that in real life aren't solved over the course of 13 days where everything ties neatly together. It's much more strenuous than that.

[JJJ's Ulcer]

It's gotten better. And it's really how police investigations really happen. They go through many suspects and red herrings until they solve the case. It goes through the beats of real life as well. Murders like that in real life aren't solved over the course of 13 days where everything ties neatly together. It's much more strenuous than that.


C'mon... That's not gonna fly with me. I know some murders aren't solved snap-quick, but I think you're trying too hard to forgive its excesses. No case in the real world goes through this many suspects, false arrests and "red herrings." The detectives would have long been removed due to their incompetency. I know it's meant to be entertaining and I can suspend disbelief, but I tune out when it becomes soap-operaish and silly (like Rosie Larsen suddenly being involved in a prostitution ring :whatever:). And exactly how many different people were obsessed with Rosie Larsen?! :huh: They should have kept her as a girl-next-door character who got caught up with the wrong person, not some double-life leading femme fatale. I'm not saying I went completely off the show. I still enjoyed the characters like Linden and Holder, but they deseved to be put in a better story. In the beginning I was hoping for something that would be entertaining, but match the gritty realism of, say, 'The Wire.' But instead it got silly. I wish they had solved the Rosie Larsen case when it started to run out of plausible ideas and then just move on to a new case. Sorry to bag on it, just how I feel.

[KALEL114]

Well, you haven't been keeping up with the show, but a bunch of things you just stated are not what they originally appeared to be. But, yeah I'd say the show isn't for you.

[Hunter Rider]

What I liked in the last ep is that Linden actually thought like most viewers did I'm sure, that Gwen and Jamie may be in on it together.

At this point I think it should be about catching Jamie and unravelling exactly what happened that night, throwing another killer twist in may well come off as just being for the sake of having another twist.

Mitch was annoying again. I kind of really dislike her.

Agreed, she's been a pain all season, I feel bad for Stan.

I really hope Linden just leaves at the end of this season. If she starts up on a new case again, we'll see her wind up with the same neurotic issues again.

This has to be a question asked by the producers, such a miserable and mostly ungrateful character, no matter what Holder does she never thanks him and almost always wants everything her way. I wonder if the shows ratings would go up if they paired Holder with a more likable partner.

[Wolfwood]

I like how big the kids have gotten over these past 20- odd days. Murder makes you grow up real fast lol.

[Doctor Jones]

C'mon... That's not gonna fly with me. I know some murders aren't solved snap-quick, but I think you're trying too hard to forgive its excesses. No case in the real world goes through this many suspects, false arrests and "red herrings." The detectives would have long been removed due to their incompetency. I know it's meant to be entertaining and I can suspend disbelief, but I tune out when it becomes soap-operaish and silly (like Rosie Larsen suddenly being involved in a prostitution ring :whatever:). And exactly how many different people were obsessed with Rosie Larsen?! :huh: They should have kept her as a girl-next-door character who got caught up with the wrong person, not some double-life leading femme fatale. I'm not saying I went completely off the show. I still enjoyed the characters like Linden and Holder, but they deseved to be put in a better story. In the beginning I was hoping for something that would be entertaining, but match the gritty realism of, say, 'The Wire.' But instead it got silly. I wish they had solved the Rosie Larsen case when it started to run out of plausible ideas and then just move on to a new case. Sorry to bag on it, just how I feel.

That's fine if the show's not for you, but I like the idea of all the tiwst and turns. I've been watching all this time because my mind has been swimming with possibilities and suspects and I've never really been able to pinpoint them until it got closer. They did a great job with the whole mystery element. When the finale is done with, I'll properly judge the entire case and where Rosie as a person should be judged. We still have one more episode left in how everything will be revealed.

[Shifty]

It hasn't been renewed for a third season yet, it partially depends on the ratings it gets for the season finale as it was renewed for a second season a week before last year's season finale. Another factor is the pitch Veena Sud has for season three if AMC likes it or if they want to keep her on.

Ratings have taken a small hit this year which isn't good as Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Walking Dead all grew each season. It was kind of expected the way things ended last season. Its hard for AMC to market a second season where the murder case continues to lure in new viewers if most critics are frustrated with the show and not praising it or fans are like "skip most of the season and just watch the season finale."

Though it will likely get renewed for a third season.

[Doctor Jones]

If it didn't get renewed I wouldn't mind. I'd be open to the idea, but when this case is solved, that's the end of it. And if that's the end of the show, then fine by me. Though I would like to see more Holder.

[rayc1971]

I really hope Linden just leaves at the end of this season. If she starts up on a new case again, we'll see her wind up with the same neurotic issues again.
i hope she leaves because they really make her look like a bad mother on this show.i know she loves jack but she really put that kid through alot this season.her and mitch horrible mothers.

[Blackman]

Is anyone else watching?

[Project862006]

what a great finale the killer was who i was thinking but still great

the Rosie film was very emotional i admit i teared up

love they ended it where they can come back for a 3rd season or just end it here with the i will see you around line by holder

[rayc1971]

i think alot of people had jaime from the start i thought it ws him chasing rosie in the woods from day 1.you could tell by his small frame only twist was the aunt helping and not knowing it was rosie.i heard that the film at the end was the actress playing rosie audition tape that was kinda cool.

[rayc1971]

so linden gets out the car when holder gets the call there is a new body.i think linden is going to repair her life with jack aand maybe rick.if their is a 3rdd season holder will be the lead detective with a new partner.

[Doctor Jones]

Maybe that's the case. Or she'll give it some time still and wairt to go back. Or time will pass and she comes back or something.

But this episode was superb. Very emotional with a satisfying conclusion. The confrontations were all powerful and emotional. This show just has great acting.

[Shifty]

My suspicions were correct! After four episodes last year I posted this but with all the false leads I never maintained the aunt had to be involved.

I'm thinking it was the aunt, Mitch's younger sister.

However we may not have even seen the killer.

Just thinking back to Veronica Mars, the character who turned out to be the killer didn't appear in the first few episodes. Highly recommend the first season as it is so addictive with a few season long mysteries.

The one thing the season finale did was make me want to watch the first batch of episodes again. Such a destructive murder. Richmond, Larsens, Linden, Holder, Jamie all suffered because of her murder.

With Breaking Bad ending next year and no new pilots going into production yet, I'm thinking that The Killing gets a third season. After skipping most of season two, jumping back into the finale I felt mainly satisfied with it.

[Paradox1]

I didn't think it was the Aunt at all, I will admit that she was never in my suspect pool However when looking back on this second season some of her behavior all makes sense. Why she was so dedicated to taking care of the rest of the family I thought it was ought of obligation but it was guilt. Her pleads to Aimes they at first made it seem like she was just obsessed with him but that was later proven to false. They actually had a real relationship and he was gonna leave his wife and why given his feelings he stayed away. Just awesome episode and when they finally caught her with Stan and Midge standing there the tension and emotion was just tremendous and then the film I teared up it was so tragic.

[Doctor Jones]

I thought this whole series was worth watching to get to this point. Aspects connecting to the conclusion where you needed to see the others. Not to mention just going through the slow beats of life in how an investigation can be. Murders aren't always wrapped up in 13 days. They're not done perfectly. Law & Order does it in an hour and and it's just all the damn same. It's why it stands apart from your typical cop show. People seem to like them because they're quick and they get answers by the end of the episode. Once again, showing how people like things quick and aren't patient.

[Doctor Jones]

My mom had the theory the entire time that it was Terry. I sort of could believe it, but once I saw Jamie in the elevator and thought about it, I didn't really think it was that possible. But of course, once it's revealed to be Jamie, you just think he did the entire thing, or rather, in my case, forgot about her being in the car. So once it got to Terry in that scene, I thought she was witness to it when it happened and had guilt of not doing anything about it. But I never thought she did unintentionally kill her until then.

[Project862006]

i am so satisfied this got 2 seasons and not have killer revealed in season 1 aka 13 episodes like most fans wanted

the reveal would'nt of been as satisfying or emotional had we not got to know the characters even more in season 2

[Soapy]

I would have preferred they didn't drag it out so much. The ending wasn't emotional at all for me because they dragged it out so long and wasted so much time I just didn't care about the case anymore. In fact, the show spun its wheels for so long I actually started disliking several characters.

[Project862006]

agree to disagree i felt season 2 was far superior to season 1

from character development,acting,story,emotional connection,etc.

[Asgard]

What about the person that was taking pictures of Linden when she was spying on the mayor's aide and Gil?

Other than that, I thought the finale was pretty good.

[rayc1971]

What about the person that was taking pictures of Linden when she was spying on the mayor's aide and Gil?

Other than that, I thought the finale was pretty good.
forgot about that and the picture on the fridge?

[Asgard]

Linden blamed that NA chick for planting the picture, but that never made any sense to me. So thats another thing thats left unanswered.

[Hunter Rider]

"You expected me to have horns?", I was reminded of that line as things unfolded, neither of the two key people responsible for Rosie's death met the sinister vibe that the early episodes of season 1 foreshadowed, although Teri was a cold hearted b***h.

I thought the finale must have a twist coming when Jamie was shot after 15 minutes, but thankfully it wasn't a far fetched twist for the sake of it, but it was a tragically powerful twist.

It was interesting that Jamie didn't try to explain that he didn't actually kill Rosie, instead essentially committing suicide. As for Darren, I guess he in the end became what Jamie wanted.

Personally I was satisfied with the character resolutions (Especially the Larson's) and had long given up on Linden having a scene where she came off as anything but a cold fish.

The video of Rosie was a really beautiful and tragic scene that got me I admit, plus I'd thought all the way through the girl looked like Emmy Rossum, and seeing her in the actual opening flashback scene just cemented that for me.

forgot about that and the picture on the fridge?

Some have suggested it could be the killer from the case that haunts Linden, and I suppose that could be the basis for a 3rd season.

[Wolfwood]

I wanted Holder to say "Dead or alive Jamie, you're coming with me." :o

The ending was satisfying, I don't think it had the emotional impact that I was looking for, but after becoming invested in the series it was somewhat cathartic to see the whole thing wrapped up.

[Christopher Nolan]

i gotta say from the start, i had a feeling that her aunt was involved in some ways...tragic end for her, not knowing who was in the car...

any news on season 3?

[venus_ice]

Officially cancelled by AMC :(

“After much deliberation, we've come to the difficult decision not to renew ‘The Killing’ for a third season." - AMC

[Shifty]

AMC Cancels The Killing

July 27, 2012 11:46 AM PDT Michael Ausiello (http://tvline.com/2012/07/27/the-killing-cancelled/)

Here’s statement from AMC…

“After much deliberation, we’ve come to the difficult decision not to renew ‘The Killing’ for a third season. AMC is incredibly proud of the show and is fortunate to have worked with such a talented team on this project, from showrunner Veena Sud and our terrific partners at Fox Television Studios to the talented, dedicated crew and exceptional cast.”

A bit surprised they didn't want to try a new story out but this means that AMC must be going forward with Low Winter Sun likely staring Mark Srtong and a untitled legal thriller.

The Killing producer Fox TV Studios:

“Fox Television Studios is extremely proud of ‘The Killing,’ the extraordinary writing staff and crew, and what we believe is one of the best casts on television. We will proceed to try to find another home for the show.”

[Primal Slayer]

It probably wouldve survived if they wrapped everything up in season 1 instead of dragging it out for another season. They need a new show runner who can make smart decisions.

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

About time. I only watched season 1, but I found it so boring.

[Soapy]

Probably for the best. I would prefer it if AMC would stop dicking around with these medicore shows and put out another show on the same level as Mad Men and Breaking Bad. They really need soming to fill BB's shoes since it's coming to an end next year.

[Blackman]

Fine with the cancelling especially since Joel Kinnaman is moving on to bigger and hopefully better things

[Doctor Jones]

Yeah, I'm fine with this. The Larsen murder is solved. Done and done.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

The show was as good as dead when they screwed over their viewers. Also the show was boring and average.

[Hunter Rider]

I could have went for a Holder spin-off. :(

[Soapy]

I really, really liked Holder, but I think a show just about him would probably get old fairly quick.

[KALEL114]

I was really hoping that they would get a chance to do what the Danish version did and explore other cases, but oh well. I enjoyed it while it lasted.

[Hunter Rider]

I really, really liked Holder, but I think a show just about him would probably get old fairly quick.

Well not a show just about him but him investigating cases as the lead, with a partner who was the support this time, and maybe split a season into two cases so as to maintain more interest.

[Shifty]

Netflix and DirecTV are in discussions to pick up a third season of The Killing. DirecTV saved Damages and aired two seasons of the show, which wraps up soon. Could be a good fit with a 10 episode season that is self contained.

[Soapy]

Interesting.

[Blackman]

AMC And Netflix Near Deal To Resurrect ‘The Killing’

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Thursday November 8, 2012 @ 1:39pm PST
Tags: AMC, Netflix, The Killing

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EXCLUSIVE: It looks like The Killing will be coming back for a third season after all. Two and a half months after AMC opted not to renew the mystery drama for a third season, I hear the cable network is close to a deal to bring the show back, this time in tandem with streaming giant Netflix. I hear AMC would get first window.

A deal, which is still being hammered out, would be the culmination of a relentless effort by The Killing producer Fox TV Studios to keep the series alive. When The Killing‘s cancellation was announced, the studio vowed to “try to find another home for the show” and talked with a number of potential buyers before zeroing in on Netflix. The talks, which were touch and go for awhile, subsequently brought AMC back into the equation. I hear a strong third-season pitch by series’ developer/executive producer Veena Sud helped get the modestly-rated drama back on the cable network which will now share its The Killing-associated costs with Netflix. Fox TV Studios already had the cast, including breakout stars Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman, locked in for Season 3, which also made a renewal an easier proposition. I hear feelers are now being sent out to key behind-the-scene auspices to return, and Season 3 is eying a February production start. AMC, Netflix and FtvS declined comment.

The split window deal for The Killing resembles that for NBC’s critically praised drama Friday Night Lights, which was on the verge of cancellation after Season 2 before the broadcast network partnered with DirecTV. In that case, the satcaster got the premiere run of the show, with NBC airing the seasons a few months later.

A renewal of an established series like The Killing would give AMC more breathing room as it faces the departure of Breaking Bad and has likely two seasons left in Mad Men. (Additionally, the future of Western drama Hell On Wheels is in limbo following the exit of showrunner John Shiban.)

The Killing, an adaptation of a Danish format, launched strong in 2011. Its first-season finale was one of the most talked about episodes of television in the past few years, triggering controversy with the decision not to reveal the killer. The show returned lower in Season 2 and never quite regained its ratings momentum but remained an OK performer.
http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/killing-tv-series-amc-netflix-season-3-negotiations/


Eh I might watch

[Sawyer]

Was anyone really asking for this? :o

[Shifty]

Ehh they had 2 million viewers and just like Hell on Wheels there is potential for it to be great. Bringing back the same showrunner limits that.

[rashad]

Writers back at work on AMC's 'The Killing'
Series eyes May bow as cabler, digital deals are being hammered out
By Stuart Levine (http://www.variety.com/biography/1409)

http://images1.variety.com/graphics/photos/_storypics/thekilling_640.jpg

The mystery of whether "The Killing" will be brought back to life has been solved: The show is returning to AMC.

Though neither the cabler nor producer Fox Television Studios would confirm, showrunner Veena Sud and exec producers Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin went back to the writers' room this week to begin work on a third season of the moody drama.

The new season will likely launch in late May, with production set to begin in a few months. Earlier reports had the drama also being made available on Netflix following its initial run on AMC, but those negotiations have not yet been finalized. Series, starring Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman as a pair of Seattle cops trying to solve the murder of a high school girl, was canceled in July. However, rumors persisted that the show might be revived on Netflix or another alternative platform. The lingering interest in "Killing" from outside outlets likely helped convince AMC to give the show a second look.

After a series premiere in May 2011 that generated strong ratings, numbers began to fall and there was an uproar from many viewers after the first-season finale failed to solve the show's central murder mystery. The "Killing's" second season ended in June with only 1.9 million viewers tuning in.

At that point, it wasn't looking likely that a third season would ever happen, but in the ensuing months AMC topper Charlie Collier and programming senior VP Joel Stillerman changed their minds, probably swayed in part by the prospect of a partner coming in to help shoulder the cost of licensing the show.

There's no word yet on which cast members will return, although undoubtedly producers aim to retain stars Enos and Kinnaman. Billy Campbell, who ended season two as the newly elected mayor of Seattle, could be a possibility, but Michelle Forbes and Brent Sexton, who played the murder victim's parents, may not be back.

WME, which recently signed Sud, was said to be instrumental in getting "Killing" back on the air.http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118062923

[Hunter Rider]

Hopefully they will have a brand new case.

[Primal Slayer]

I think they know they need to have a brand new case. Expanding the Larson case to 2 seasons killed this show. No one wanted it to go that far.

[Paradox1]

glad this is coming back,I hope they can bring back both leads from the show.

[Soapy]

I liked this show. I didn't love it, but I liked it. Not enough to be sad about its cancellation though. Having said that, I would welcome it back with open arms if they can do better than the disappointing second season.

[Sawyer]

Weren't the ratings last season absolute ****? What makes them think people will care again, especially after the temporary cancellation?

[Christopher Nolan]

Weren't the ratings last season absolute ****? What makes them think people will care again, especially after the temporary cancellation?

amc does not have many options..

[Sawyer]

Uhh... developing and producing something that might actually stand a chance sounds like a pretty good option.

[Paradox1]

From what I was hearing The Killing was gonna come back regardless if AMC picked it up or not. Seems like Netflix and DirecTV were both sniffing around in combination or separate at show.

[Christopher Nolan]

Uhh... developing and producing something that might actually stand a chance sounds like a pretty good option.

yeah but not in the short term...they have to fill the place for breaking bad (will end next year), the walking dead ( will be off in summer), hell on wheels (up in the air)...when these shows are off air...giving this show another season gives them time to produce and develop something else.

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

It's baaaaaaaaaaack......

In a rare reversal of fortune, The Killing will return to AMC for a third season.

The news comes some six months after the cable network announced it would be canceling the Fox TV Studios drama after two critically adored seasons. Despite early reports that a Netflix deal would be a key part of the equation, no such deal had been struck at press time. AMC was able to shave its license fee considerably, while Fox will look to lower the show's budget where it can, according to multiple sources.

Showrunner Veena Sud and her team have been back in the writers room for weeks. Emmy-nominated star Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman are both set to return, while some of the show's other names, including Billy Campbell and Michelle Forbes, will not.

“The Killing from day one has been a truly original take on the crime drama. ... We're so pleased to welcome back The Killing for another season," said AMC president Charlie Collier in a statement, with Fox TV Studios president David Madden noting, “We have always believed in The Killing and remain extremely proud of it, which is why we all worked so hard to find a scenario that could give it new life.”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/killing-being-revived-at-amc-412703

[Doctor Jones]

Well this is very surprising. The synopsis sounds like an interesting case, but with Linden leaving her life for a new one was dealt with to its fullest last season. Now that she's out, she's going back in? That whole idea of being married to her job would seem kind of played out. I just hope this season doesn't come off as forced.

[Paradox1]

Im just glad Kinnamen is back

[Hunter Rider]

I wonder if the old case of Linden's that Holder's new case links to, is the one that haunted her during the first 2 seasons.

[Doctor Jones]

That's actually a good theory. If it is, then I could see why it would bring her back.

[Project862006]

Elias Koteas joins cast of The Killing
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jy_ha-vBl30/ULe6cbOEgvI/AAAAAAAAIjE/J1AH0Ts-q5A/s1600/Elias+Koteas.jpg
The Killing (http://www.deadline.com/tag/the-killing/) has tapped its first new cast member for Season 3. Elias Koteas (http://www.deadline.com/tag/elias-koteas/) will join returning stars Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman on the upcoming season of the AMC (http://www.deadline.com/tag/amc/)/Fox TV Studios drama, in which homicide detective Sarah Linden will investigate the disappearance of another teen girl. Koteas will play Linden’s ex-partner Ed Skinner, a well-respected and intense cop with a personal secret. AMC recently signed on for a third season (http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/its-official-the-killing-returns-to-amc-for-third-season-of-self-contained-new-case/) of The Killing, shepherded by showrunner Veena Sud, which will resolve the new mystery by the end of the season.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/elias-koteas-to-co-star-on-season-3-of-the-killing/

[Pittman4Two]

As depressing as it was, I really enjoyed the show. As others have said, the case should've ended after the first season.

The premise sounds encouraging as it will be a new case.

[Sawyer]

Peter Sarsgaard Cast in Season 3 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/peter-sarsgaard-killing-season-3-cast-421127)

Good catch for the show. Might be able to drum up some interest yet...

[terry78]

Good job, good job.