With The Killing Season 4 hitting Netflix on August 1st, I recently started binge watching the entire show of The Killing. So far, I’m on the fourth episode of season 1, and it’s a lot better than I thought it would be. I heard the show was slow, but it feels appropriately placed for what it is. It’s one murder stretched out over a whole season (or two seasons, in this case).
Mireille Enos plays an obviously smart detective, who was supposed to be on her last day when she finds the body of Rosie Larsen, and becomes wrapped up in the controversy surrounding her death. Joel Kinnaman plays her new partner, who you think is really green, but you come to realize he just comes from a different way of operating. He thinks different than she does, and the two compliment each other because of it.
Of the supporting cast, Michelle Forbes is a big standout as Rosie’s mom. I loved her on True Blood, and she’s been great in this. Billy Campbell is good, but hasn’t been given much so far Brent Sexton is good as Rosie’s dad.
This post will continue to be updated as I continue to watch more episodes…