The Killing follows Seattle homicide detectives Stephen Holder and Sarah Linden and their work as detectives investigating murders. Sarah Linden takes cases very seriously and has issues keeping her work and family separate, as she pairs up with recovering addict Stephen Holder to solve dark murders.
A detective's last day in homicide finds her investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl who was supposed to be spending the weekend with a friend from school in the opener of this crime-drama series. When the teen's parents learn she didn't show up for class on Monday, they launch their own search, and when word gets out about the missing girl, a mayoral candidate cancels a forum planned at the high school.
Linden and Holder visit Rosie's high school to question classmates and teachers about where she may have gone after the dance; Richmond and his staff go into spin mode over the fact that the victim was found in a car linked to his campaign.
Police try to determine the connection between the teen girl's murder and the grisly crime scene at "The Cage" in the basement of the high school.
Rosie's ex-boyfriend Jasper comes under pressure from Sarah and Holder, who also grill a new suspect about the murder. The victim's best friend, Sterling, spills some astonishing secrets about Rosie's personal life. Meanwhile, grief-stricken Stan and Mitch plan their daughter's funeral service, and candidate Richmond seeks a financial shot-in-the-arm at a ritzy party, where he hopes to raise funds.
One of Rosie's teachers provides Sarah and Holder with crucial new evidence. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign comes up with an anticrime TV spot; and Stan steps up his search for Rosie's killer and enlists Belko's help.
A suspect's family, neighbors and friends are grilled by Sarah and Holder. Meanwhile, Richmond and his campaign adviser Gwen don't see eye-to-eye on strategy for his upcoming debate with the mayor; Rosie's funeral is held; and Stan intensifies his own investigation into his daughter's murder.
The police discover more about Rosie's activities the night of her murder; candidate Richmond's campaign is in danger of being stopped in its tracks by a negative ad, and he takes action; and Mitch begins to wonder about the direction of the police department's investigation.
While steering clear of the FBI, Sarah and Holder uncover some surprising new evidence; Richmond scrambles to get back into the mayoral race; and Mitch's actions endanger her sons, leaving Stan to try and gain the upper hand.
Police efforts to make an arrest hit a roadblock; Richmond reconsiders his place in the race; and the Larsens tire of the police's inability to collar a suspect and decide to take matters into their own hands.
The police must regroup after they have second thoughts about a prime suspect, which has a big impact on Richmond's standings in the polls. Meanwhile, Stan's actions could quite possibly land him behind bars.
The investigation takes an interesting turn when Sarah and Holder learn more about Rosie's whereabouts on the night of her murder. But everything must be put on hold when Jack goes missing, and the two detectives go searching for him.
As the investigation continues, Rosie is tied to an unusual Web site; work is halted on the waterfront project, which gives Richmond's campaign a shot in the arm; and imprisoned Stan comes to grips with his demons, while Mitch uncovers secrets about her murdered daughter.
The identification of the mysterious Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case; Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future
Sarah returns to Seattle to look into a possible cover-up involving the events that led to Councilman Richmond's arrest, and she wonders if she can ever really trust Holder again.
An unsettling discovery is made at the Larsen house while Sarah is on her way to Tacoma, where she uncovers a revealing secret about Richmond.
Sarah searches for Rosie's backpack, while Richmond comes to grips with his situation and Mitch finally turns up. Later, Stan's involvement with the mob proves troublesome.
Holder is assigned a disturbing case in the third-season premiere.
Sarah makes a grim discovery about a case from her past.
Sarah joins the task force with an agenda of her own; and Holder finds a new street informant. Meanwhile, Seward stokes an old rivalry.
Holder and Linden start work on a new case where a quite wealthy family have been murdered. The only survivour attends an all-boys military academy and suspiscion instantly places him as a prime suspect. Lindon and Holder are struggle dealing with the final outcome of the last case.
The survivor of the shooting returns to the academy where he has to face his fellow cadets. Lindon and Holder investigate a mysterious man living in viewing distance of the murdered family revealing a few secrets about the perfect-looking family. Lindon and Holder run into further issues trying to get to talk to the students at the academy as Lindon tries to hold it together after the death of Skinner.
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The tattooed mystery man is identified; Jamie seeks help from Gwen; Stan's troubled past catches up to him.
Sarah receives a message from the dead that may shed light on the identity of Rosie's killer. Meanwhile, Mitch befriends a young runaway; and Richmond has grave doubts about his future in politics.
Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.
The investigation refocuses on the casino; Stan has an uneasy face-to-face with Richmond; tension grips the Larsen house.
Holder disappears and a desperate Sarah goes looking for him; Stan decides to take matters into his own hands; and Richmond returns to City Hall.
Richmond lends support to the investigation; Sarah tries to track down Rosie's key; and Stan deals with his troubled son.
Sarah is at her wit's end; Stan tries to mend fences; and Richmond gets a surprise boost in the mayoral race.
A return to the casino winds up sending Sarah and Holder on the run, while Stan and Richmond face life-altering decisions.
Sarah and Holder close in on the murderer. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign preps for the election; and the Larsens seek to get their lives back in order.
Sarah and Holder's investigation comes to a close. Meanwhile, Richmond sets out on a bold new course; and a surprise source helps bring closure to the Larsens.
The task force shuts down a business; Sarah and Holder unite; and Seward is offered motivation to comply with orders.
Bullet races to find a victim on the run. Elsewhere, Seward is an unkind host to surprise visitors.
Sarah and Holder catch up to the latest victim; Seward comes face-to-face with his past; and Bullet struggles with the truth.
Sarah and Holder get a break in the case; Seward battles his own mortality; and Bullet takes on the role of protector.
The investigation reaches a fever pitch when Sarah goes missing. Meanwhile, Bullet makes a choice to save Lyric and learns a dark secret.
The hunt for the pornographer leads to an alarming revelation, and Holder seeks someone to blame. Meanwhile, Twitch and Lyric find their dream home.
Sarah deals with the consequences of her past mistakes; Holder wrestles with personal demons; and Seward tells the truth.
Sarah seeks peace in the case's aftermath; the detectives pick up an unnerving new assignment; Lyric is tempted by her old life; Danette says good-bye.
Sarah risks her life when someone dear to her goes missing; and Holder's past is used against him.
Holder and Linden attend the Stanbury's funeral hoping that the girl who visited Kyle would turn up. Reddick continues to investigate Skinner's disappearance putting more stress on both Linden and Holder. Holder has trouble coming to terms with the fact that he will be a father. We find out more about Colonel Rayne and Stansbury family past.
Holder acts aggressive in asking questions due to his recent drug relapse. Lincoln continues to "bully" Kyle in various ways at the academy. More is revealed about Kyle and his relationship with his mother. We learn more about Kyle's mother's sexual preferences. Reddick begins to close in on the whereabouts of Skinner.
Reddick comes down harshly on Linden about about the Skinner matter although Linden tries to uphold that all the evidence is circumstantial. Linden finds out that Holder mentioned the event at an NA meeting. Conflict between Linden and Holder rises throughout the episode. We learn more about family day and perhaps it's links to the murders.
Holder prepares for his child with Caroline. The case of the Stanburys' murders is brought to an end with a series of unexpected events. Reddick finally points a finger at Linden resolving the Spinner case once and for all. An incite into Holder and Linden's lives in a few years time is given to finish off the story once and for all.