The Killing

[Third Coast]

Haven't seen it mentioned recently and was curious if anyone else has been following this AMC series on Sunday nights.

I actually came across the series on Netflix and streamed the entire first season in about a week. That worked out pretty well, because season two started a couple of weeks later.

I typically don't go for these type of series, but there is something about the characters and dark atmosphere of this show that I find intriguing. Of course, taking place in Seattle lends an inherently bleak environment to the setting.

The continuous shift of attention on potential suspects is a bit of a reach, but I guess that is one thing that makes it compelling.

If you have been following it, who do YOU think killed Rosie?

 

[I_Dont_Exist]

Probably depends on whether this is the last season. My understanding was the ratings and reviews were so bad there wasn't going to be a 2nd season just maybe a two hour episode to solve the case. The writers are probably keeping their options for a possible 3rd season.

They made the mayor a suspect last week with the revelation that he had a thing with Richmond's aide Gwen when she was 14. When he insinuated her father knew about it at the time that could mean he's also a pedophile which makes him a suspect. The police official who told Holder he got put on the case becaue he's a screwup is either the killer or is covering for him.

If this is the last season then Rosie's aunt Terry would be my choice for the "come out of nowhere" killer. The indian boss lady is too obvious as is the mother of the guy Stan killed.

 

[Third Coast]

Yeah, Linden finding that City of Seattle key card on the 10th floor of the Casino gives a good indication that the Mayor, or someone close to him is involved.

It appears there is a far reaching conspiracy that led to shutting Rosie up. The mayor, his aide, Holder's former sponsor Gil, the reservation chief and others are probably complicit in the cover up, if not directly involved.

A more appropriate question may be why? Rosie appears to have been killed to keep her quiet about something involving the water front development, but that does seem a little too contrived for a series that has a lot of twists and turns.

Another thing I really like is the fast pace scene switches with the somber music during the last minute, or so of each episode.

 

[bevo barry]

So as not to be a spoiler for those who have not watched the show yet or who have not seen last night's episode, let me just say that the revelation of who Linden's shrink is/was was a "wow" moment for me...though it has nothing to do with the murder of Rosie. Linden is one messed up chick.

The missus and I vote for Joel Kinnaman's Holder as the best character. Hope he continues to get a lot of work in Hollywood.

 

[the Saint]

I'm pretty tight with Mimi Ruck's sister, and I hadn't heard that AMC was plotting to kill off the show. I sent her an email at the end of season one teasing her about being forced to wait until the end of next season to learn the killer, but now that we're closing in on it I'm sort of bummed that it's concluding. I've really enjoyed it.

I'll call my shot later, but I'll say it now that it's got to be from left field. Has to be. We can't go two seasons for it to wind up with someone it could have been midway through season one.

 

[Perham1]

So who was Linden's shrink?

 

[I_Dont_Exist]

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[I_Dont_Exist]

After a little research it appears the ratings for season one weren't as bad a I thought. Season two is losing steam but I can't find anything that says a decision has made.

If you haven't seen the latest episode you should stop reading.


The introduction of Linden's involvement in another case that landed her in the psycho ward may be a bridge to a third season. They solve Rosie's murder but there's some kind of connection that cause Linden to look into the other case where she believes an innocent man was convicted. Her fiance also being her psychiatrist is something you leave out of the story for a reason so I believe he's connected to the rest of the story.

Whoever the murderer is we saw him/her in the first season. You can't just bring in a new character like Mary the maid as the killer and be credible.The audience has to believe they had a chance to solve the case after the first season. I'd pretty much forgotten the fiance was a part of the story. Same with the billionaire a-hole that wanted a stadium built. They could still bring him back in.

 

[J D the Obscure]

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[Third Coast]

So, have we come back around to where it all began?

 

[Joe Fan]

I have been watching this show from the start and enjoy it. It's different and, IMO, beats the hell out of the usual crime drama you find across the television dial.

I was aware it was a successful Dutch series but intentionally avoided reading up on it to avoid any spoiler. So, I have no idea if the plots have stayed consistent. And dont care.

If this were real life, the Seattle PD would be looking extremely poor. There have been lots of false leads with leaks that have gotten innocent people hurt, including the near death of a teacher and the actual death of some type of Polish gangster. There is corruption and complicity at multiple levels. Laws have been broken (by the "good guys.").

The plot twists are the best and worst of this show. Sometimes the writers play unfairly. But, bottom line for me is that I don't mind in this case because they keep you guessing with a never-ending supply of red herrings and fake outs. I like that it is not predictable and not formula driven. This, plus the serial nature is what sets the show apart from its peers. And I like that I still do not know who killed Rosie. It keeps me tuning in.

Back to the original thread question -- it seems they are determined to have the killer be someone who we have not been led to suspect up to this point. Where that key card surprisingly fit does at least seem to narrow down the field. However, unless I missed it, we have no idea who in this camp was in tight with those mean Casino people.

Here's to hoping these last 2 hours make for some good television.

 

[LondonOllie]

I'm about to start watching the original Danish version and just finished watching a great series from Denmark/Sweden called The Bridge. You can err..... 'find it online' if you look.

The Bridge was excellent.

 

[Third Coast]

The way this series has gone with all the dead ends and nothing being quite what it seems, I have a feeling there is another red herring lurking in the finale.

 

[bedhead]

I loved Season 1, but there was a direct promise that it would be one season per case, i.e. we would know who killed Rosie at the end.

I am not watching out of spite, but it was hard for me to remember all the different story lines, characters, and 2 seasons of the very same case was, excuse me, overkill.

I love the characters of the detectives, and wish they had stuck with one case per season. Too many rabbit holes, false leads, etc right now to hold my interest. I love "intelligent" television, which is one of the reasons I started watching in the first place. Season 1, esp early on had some great directors, plot, character development, and I liked that things wouldn't be tied in a neat bow in 55 minutes.

I was very disappointed in Season 2.

 

[Joe Fan]

You make some fair points. The ending of season I certainly got alot of people riled up. I didnt really care. I thought that look Linden's face as she sat on that plane into the fade was classic. That's the memory I took from that ending, not frustration.

This season is not as good, it's true. But it still beats the pants off anything with David Caruso in it, or any of the horrid Law&Orders, or Blue this or that.

 

[I_Dont_Exist]

They've done everything but paint killer on Jamie's *** the last two episodes so obviously it's not him. If the person chasing her is also the killer then it has to to be someone physically capable she would also be scared of.That could bring either Jasper or the other tweaker that was in the basement with Sterling back in the picture.. I'll stick with her aunt Terry being somehow involved but I really don't have a solid opinion on who shut her in the trunk and put the car in the lake.

 

[Third Coast]

The lesson of the day is always look in the trunk before you drive the car into the lake.

 

[Joe Fan]

Closure.
It's a good thing.