The Killing(2011)
Overview
The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder.
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Top 8 Billed Cast
Sarah Linden
Stephen Holder
Carl Reddick
Margaret O'Neal
Lincoln Knopf
AJ Fielding
Jarl Frevert
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