The Killing

Series 1 - 3. El Diablo

Radio Times
Review by:
Alison Graham

Whisper it, but this could be the best-ever Killing, better even than the sanctified first series. That was in many ways a slow burn, playing out over 20 episodes. This final Sarah Lund outing is an exhaustingly exciting ten-parter, powered by remorselessly sharp writing and direction.

Little Emilie is still missing, seized by a quixotic kidnapper who wants repayment of some mysterious “debt”. Her stricken parents will pay any ransom, anywhere, but it becomes clear that whatever lies at the heart of Emilie’s disappearance and imprisonment has nothing to do with money.

Soon we are reaching back into the past, to an old case that has left terrible unhappiness in its wake. As the prime minister’s re-election bid gathers pace, he becomes curiously obsessed by the hunt for Emilie, while Sarah Lund (Sofie Grabol) also has to face a seismic event in her personal life – one she is barely equipped to deal with.

About this programme

3/13. Mayoral candidate Darren Richmond is questioned by reporters about his connection to Rosie Larsen and the politician tries to find out who leaked the news to the Press. Detectives Linden and Holder track down a potential witness, who leads them to a new suspect. Crime drama, starring Mireille Enos, Billy Campbell and Joel Kinnaman.

Cast and crew

Cast

Sarah Linden
Mireille Enos
Stephen Holder
Joel Kinnaman
Darren Richmond
Billy Campbell
Mitch Larsen
Michelle Forbes
Stan Larsen
Brent Sexton
Gwen Eaton
Kristin Lehman
Lt Michael Oakes
Garry Chalk
Mayor Lesley Adams
Tom Butler
Sterling Fitch
Kacey Rohl
Bennet Ahmed
Brandon Jay McLaren
Rick Felder
Callum Keith Rennie
Jack Linden
Liam James
Ruth Yitanes
Lee Garlington
Principal Meyers
Kerry Sandomirsky
Jasper Ames
Richard Harmon
Lyndon Johnson Rosales
VJ Delos Reyes

Crew

Director
Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer
Dawn Prestwich
Writer
Nicole Yorkin
Categories
Drama

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