The Killing

whoshotthefrog · April 11, 2011, 01:16:50 PM

Has anyone watched this? It's a new show on AMC on Sundays at 10:00 pm about the investigation behind the murder of teenage girl. The story takes place in Seattle, and each episode is another day in the investigation. Last night was the third episode and i'm starting to think this show is better than The Walking Dead. Definitely check it out.

The Shocker · April 11, 2011, 02:10:37 PM

Yes! Very good. The parts with the teenage girl's family are tough to take. Prior to having a kid it wouldn't have bothered me at all, but now that I have one I worry about this stuff.

whoshotthefrog · April 11, 2011, 03:25:16 PM

Yeah, those scenes were tough to watch.

whoshotthefrog · April 19, 2011, 01:53:12 PM

Day Four was a great episode. Kind of curious to see what kind of "business" that Stan used to be involved in. It's to bovious now that the teacher killed Rosie. I'm leaning more towards Stan's work friend as the killer.

The Shocker · April 19, 2011, 03:42:22 PM

I wish the female cop would go ahead and break up with her fiance. That story is lame. Otherwise, I'm really digging the show.

whoshotthefrog · April 20, 2011, 10:02:35 AM

Quote from: deaner33 on April 19, 2011, 03:42:22 PM
I wish the female cop would go ahead and break up with her fiance. That story is lame. Otherwise, I'm really digging the show.

I agree that story line is lame.

giantchris · April 20, 2011, 06:51:02 PM

Quote from: whoshotthefrog on April 20, 2011, 10:02:35 AM
Quote from: deaner33 on April 19, 2011, 03:42:22 PM
I wish the female cop would go ahead and break up with her fiance. That story is lame. Otherwise, I'm really digging the show.

I agree that story line is lame.

I only finished day 3 but I am willing to bet that her fiancee is involved somehow. The actor playing him is the dude that played Leyawin on Battlestar Galatica hes a fucking AWESOME actor whenever I see anyone like that cast in a bit part it always seems like they creep up in some way later on. Kinda like Jeff Daniels in Bloodwork.

But seriously this show is absolutely great I have been really impressed with AMCs shows first Breaking Bad then Walking Dead now this are all top-tier TV. I'd really like to see the Danish show this is based on as well.

I also gotta say the guy that plays Holder is great.

tobbyhot · April 22, 2011, 05:19:13 AM

I didn't get exactly what killing movie you are talking about its old one or new one.

whoshotthefrog · May 04, 2011, 06:07:24 AM

You saw nothing but fear in Bennet's eyes at tthe end of the Day 6 episode. He knows he's about to get an ass beating by Stan.

The Shocker · May 04, 2011, 07:24:49 AM

If he's lucky that's all he'll get.

EaterofBirds · May 10, 2011, 02:28:53 PM

Im losing interest fast..Started off well enough. Thought the first 2 episodes were done well, but the last couple are dreadfully slow and getting kind of redundant. Reminding me of what happened to the Walking Dead series. Starts off big and lames out.

The Shocker · May 10, 2011, 02:31:38 PM

Yeah I'm kind of on the fence about it now. A little too much padding it out.

whoshotthefrog · May 24, 2011, 02:38:13 PM

Looks like Mitch was a little to late to tell Stan not to kill Bennet. By the previews for next week it looks like Stan and Belko get caught. Now, I don't know who killed Rosie. Only 4 episodes left.

The Shocker · May 24, 2011, 02:43:37 PM

I'm still hanging in there, but god it's SLOOOOOW. Linden is interesting though, she's really grown on me. Kind of wish she was single with no kid cause all the parts with her personal life suck.

whoshotthefrog · May 31, 2011, 12:56:25 PM

I'm very thankful that Linden's boyfriend is now ou of the picture.

As far as who the killer is, I think it is either Jaime, Darren, or someone associated with Mitch's sister.

The Shocker · May 31, 2011, 03:04:48 PM

Quote from: whoshotthefrog on May 31, 2011, 12:56:25 PM
I'm very thankful that Linden's boyfriend is now ou of the picture.

As far as who the killer is, I think it is either Jaime, Darren, or someone associated with Mitch's sister.

God, this show frustrates me. I really like Linden, but it is far too slow. I know I've said that in almost every post, but it feels like a 6 episode arc drawn out to an entire season. EVERYTHING besides the detective work bores me. The show felt like it was picking up momentum with Belko, but then that was just another (semi) dead end.

EaterofBirds · June 03, 2011, 10:47:02 AM

I'm still watching..but almost in the same way as the Walking Dead series; reluctantly.

I was thinking possibly a gambling debt (and flash to the casino sign on the island), but the father wouldnt have gone after Beckham as a suspect in the killing if that was where they were heading. It's not that they have plot holes, it's that they keep leading you into scenarios...and then poof..annoying.So you can pretty much be assured they are going to make you believe there is a lingering gambling debt...and then they'll eliminate that in the next episode. *yawn*

The Shocker · June 03, 2011, 11:47:52 AM

Quote from: EaterofBirds on June 03, 2011, 10:47:02 AM
I'm still watching..but almost in the same way as the Walking Dead series; reluctantly.

I was thinking possibly a gambling debt (and flash to the casino sign on the island), but the father wouldnt have gone after Beckham as a suspect in the killing if that was where they were heading. It's not that they have plot holes, it's that they keep leading you into scenarios...and then poof..annoying.So you can pretty much be assured they are going to make you believe there is a lingering gambling debt...and then they'll eliminate that in the next episode. *yawn*

Well put. I watch a ton of documentary crime procedurals (like the First 48, which is excellent) and they never have that many twists and turns. I know this isn't a documentary, but I was hoping for a little more realism which I was led (incorrectly?) to believe this show would have.

Jor el · June 03, 2011, 12:13:11 PM

I watched a few, and it seemed like whatever the payoff - it would be a disappointment.

After the first couple episodes I switched over to "The Borgias" (same time slot).

The Shocker · June 08, 2011, 08:17:54 AM

A good episode this week, with almost no Rosie investigation. Really developed the relationship between Linden and Holder, but I kept thinking this episode should have taken place earlier in the season.

whoshotthefrog · June 08, 2011, 12:07:06 PM

I compare this week's episode to The Fly episode on Breaking Bad last season. Like deaner said, it had more to do with the relationship between Linden and Holder. I thought it was a good episode.

whoshotthefrog · June 14, 2011, 12:10:16 PM

This is my theory on how the season finale is going to end. I think Richmond and Drexler have a thing going where they would get a girl from that website and then tag team her. Rosie eventully was one of those girls. However, maybe she wasn't down with two men at a time so she resisted. Drexler ended up killing her and Richmond helped him cover it it.

The Shocker · June 14, 2011, 01:51:37 PM

I think you're right, but I hope you're wrong. That will be LAME.

giantchris · June 15, 2011, 03:35:59 AM

Quote from: whoshotthefrog on June 14, 2011, 12:10:16 PM
This is my theory on how the season finale is going to end. I think Richmond and Drexler have a thing going where they would get a girl from that website and then tag team her. Rosie eventully was one of those girls. However, maybe she wasn't down with two men at a time so she resisted. Drexler ended up killing her and Richmond helped him cover it it.

Its probably something like that. Or Richmond just did the deed and killed her because she knew who he was. Or she tried to get money out of him. I am also willing to bet that Beau Soliel is run by that mob boss.

I think the show is signed up for 2 or 3 seasons not sure if theres another killing or if its gonna go do the trial and all that stuff. I believe the Danish show was only one season.

whoshotthefrog · June 15, 2011, 08:10:44 AM

They announced it the other day that it will be back for at least another season.