The Killing

New Evidence: Linden arrives at the station while scolding Jack’s father over the phone, and Holder greets her with a screenshot of Rosie at the Wapi Eagle Casino. Holder says Rosie had been making cash deposits every few weeks at the casino, amounting in total to almost $7,000. We find out that the account is […] More

In the modern TV landscape, it seems almost commonplace to do a standalone episode every season. An episode that doesn’t necessarily drive the plot forward, but instead slows things down and hopefully allows for much-needed character development. As with any narrative digression, this can produce both positive and negative outcomes. On the negative side, a […] More

New Evidence: We open on Bennet laying beaten in the rain. A bloodied Stan arrives home to a distressed Mitch, who’s holding Rosie’s missing shirt. Linden and Holder explain to Lieutenant Oakes why Bennet is no longer a suspect, and he informs our detectives that Bennet is currently in a critical condition in Seattle General, […] More

New Evidence: At the station, Linden and Holder listen to the wiretapped recording of Bennet’s conversation, as a female translator relays the information in English. Holder believes they’ve found their guy. Linden calls to send two units to watch Bennet’s house and asks Holder to type the warrant to be signed by his Judge friend. […] More

New Evidence: Whilst being held to the ground, Linden looks around the room, focussing on a variety of items that could belong to a young girl, as a music box plays in the background. Linden’s attention is drawn towards a pink T-shirt. By illegally entering the premises, the FBI tells Linden and Holder that they […] More

New Evidence: Stan and a petrified Bennet arrive at an empty dock, and Stan tells him to get out of the vehicle. After numerous knocks on her front door, Amber eventually opens to Linden and says she hasn’t heard from Bennet. Holder questions the Larsen family about Bennet, then reveals his knowledge about Stan’s past. […] More

New Evidence: Lieutenant Oakes believes the evidence found at Bennet’s house is circumstantial, so he tells Linden and Holder to find something more conclusive. Principal Meyers visits Councilman Richmond to tell him about Bennet and the police investigation, which is unfortunate for Richmond, as his new TV spot ends with him and Bennet embracing one […] More

New Evidence: Linden and Holder wait for Bennet to arrive at the high school. They question him about the letters and his relationship with Rosie, his connection to the Richmond campaign, and his whereabouts on the night of Rosie’s death. Bennet has no alibi, claiming his wife was away all weekend as they were having […] More

New Evidence: Kris is being held at the police station, tweaking in frustration. He protests his innocence, as Linden and Holder show him a recording of Rosie at the Halloween dance. They decide to play Kris and Jasper against each other, hoping one will crack under pressure. Jasper goes to the station with his lawyer, […] More

New Evidence: When questioned at the police station, Stan Larsen claims Rosie was a quiet girl, who enjoyed spending time with her brothers and her best friend, Sterling; while Mitch Larsen can’t think of anyone who could have killed her daughter. Rosie’s relationship with Jasper was brief, and she also had no involvement with politics, […] More