Post by kostgard on Mar 31, 2011 20:57:10 GMT -4
New series from AMC that premieres this Sunday
I've heard some compare it to "Twin Peaks" but that may be mostly because of the Pacific Northwest setting and instead of "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" it's "Who Killed Rosie Larsen?" Though, if they can work in a fish in a percolator, I will love them forever.
It looks interesting (and I like that they are setting it up so each episode equals one day in the investigation), and I'm glad that the female lead doesn't look like a supermodel who somehow ended up a cop. I just wonder if it will be too slow-paced for people, like "Rubicon."
From writer, executive producer and series showrunner Veena Sud (Cold Case), The Killing is based on the wildly successful Danish television series Forbrydelsen and tells the story of the murder of a young girl in Seattle and the subsequent police investigation. Season one will consist of thirteen one-hour episodes and will debut with a 2 hour premiere on Sun., Apr. 3 at 9PM | 8C.
The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim's grieving family, and the suspects. Set in Seattle, the story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they've moved on, their past isn't done with them.
The Killing stars Mireille Enos (Big Love) as Sarah Linden, the lead homicide detective that investigates the death of Rosie Larsen; Billy Campbell (Once and Again) as Darren Richmond, Seattle's City Council President and now running for Mayor; Joel Kinnaman (Snabba Cash) as Stephen Holder, an ex-narc cop who joins the homicide division in the investigation to find Rosie's killer; Michelle Forbes (True Blood) as Rosie's mother, Mitch Larsen; and Brent Sexton (W., In the Valley of Elah) as Rosie's father, Stan Larsen. The pilot is directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster).
The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim's grieving family, and the suspects. Set in Seattle, the story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they've moved on, their past isn't done with them.
The Killing stars Mireille Enos (Big Love) as Sarah Linden, the lead homicide detective that investigates the death of Rosie Larsen; Billy Campbell (Once and Again) as Darren Richmond, Seattle's City Council President and now running for Mayor; Joel Kinnaman (Snabba Cash) as Stephen Holder, an ex-narc cop who joins the homicide division in the investigation to find Rosie's killer; Michelle Forbes (True Blood) as Rosie's mother, Mitch Larsen; and Brent Sexton (W., In the Valley of Elah) as Rosie's father, Stan Larsen. The pilot is directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster).
I've heard some compare it to "Twin Peaks" but that may be mostly because of the Pacific Northwest setting and instead of "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" it's "Who Killed Rosie Larsen?" Though, if they can work in a fish in a percolator, I will love them forever.
It looks interesting (and I like that they are setting it up so each episode equals one day in the investigation), and I'm glad that the female lead doesn't look like a supermodel who somehow ended up a cop. I just wonder if it will be too slow-paced for people, like "Rubicon."
