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Premiered

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Ended: Sunday, June 19, 2011

When does The Killing Season 1 come out?

The Killing Season 1 premiered Sunday, April 3, 2011 on Netflix and ended Sunday, June 19, 2011. The season has 13 episodes.

A conflicted homicide detective seeking to leave Seattle and start a new life feels compelled to stay and solve the murder of a teenage girl.

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The Killing Season 1 release schedule

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1. Pilot

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

2. The Cage

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

3. El Diablo

Councilman Richmond suspects a leak within his team; Sarah tracks down a witness and is led to a suspect.

Sunday · 15 years ago

4. A Soundless Echo

Linden and Holder pressure Jasper for answers and interview a new suspect.

Sunday · 15 years ago

5. Super 8

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

6. What You Have Left

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

7. Vengeance

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

8. Stonewalled

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

9. Undertow

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

10. I'll Let You Know When I Get There

Richmond rises in the polls; a surprising individual turns himself in.

Sunday · 15 years ago

11. Missing

Sarah and Holder discover more on Rosie, but the investigation gets stalled when they have to set out on a search for Jack.

Sunday · 15 years ago

12. Beau Soleil

The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website. Stan faces his demons while Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie.

Sunday · 15 years ago

13. Orpheus Descending Finale

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.

Sunday · 15 years ago

The Killing Season 1 guest stars

  • Alona Tal

    Alona Tal

  • Camille Sullivan

    Camille Sullivan

    Meg Connell

  • Brian Markinson

    Brian Markinson

    Gil Sloane

  • Seth Isaac Johnson

    Seth Isaac Johnson

    Denny Larsen

  • Evan Bird

    Evan Bird

    Tom Larsen

  • Ashley Johnson

    Ashley Johnson

    Amber Ahmed

  • Callum Keith Rennie

    Callum Keith Rennie

    Rick Felder

  • Emmanuel Matovu

    Aman

  • Kate Bateman

    Female Uniform

  • Garry Chalk

    Garry Chalk

    Lt. Michael Oakes

The Killing Season 1 FAQ

When does The Killing Season 1 come out?

The Killing Season 1 premiered Sunday, April 3, 2011 on Netflix.

How many episodes are in The Killing Season 1?

The Killing Season 1 has 13 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Killing Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Killing Season 1 finale?

The The Killing Season 1 finale (Episode 13) aired Sunday, June 19, 2011.

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