He exits, leaving Reddick, who repeats, “Always the one with the conscience,” then adds dolefully, “Sometimes that’s not enough. It’s an especially ironic outcome, considering how Linden’s accusations against Richmond incited the shooter who paralyzed him in a twisted way, this is his revenge. Even the threat of a press leak doesn’t flap Richmond, who cites Linden’s history of mental illness. She killed Skinner to serve justice (albeit mostly personal), and now the very justice she fought-and failed-to enact publicly has been obliterated once again… by her, by Skinner, by Richmond. Imagine the damage to the city’s (read: his) image if it were revealed that a cop had been Seattle’s latest serial killer. He tells a very different story about Skinner’s death, which the coroner ruled a suicide. Linden is ready to waive her rights and sign anything when who rolls in but Mayor Darren Richmond. After she denies Holder had any involvement, Reddick admits he offered Holder a deal because he thought he’d be the weak link. Eight first-series episodes were followed by the longer second series of 22.Not long after, Linden faces her own monsters in the interrogation room with Reddick. Instead of signing its stars to multiple seasons, the cult mystery drama also ended before it had outstayed its welcome. version of The Killing has quieted, the show is still a pale imitation of the Danish series on which it is based. David Lynch's Twin Peaks proved uncharacteristic for an American show in this respect. Three decades later, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant trod the same path with The Office, albeit with two Christmas specials added to its dozen episodes. Based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen, THE KILLING follows various murder investigations led by homicide detectives 'Sarah Linden' (Mireille Enos) and 'St.

Fawlty Towers followed the advice to the letter when it closed its doors for the last time after only two series – three years apart – and 12 episodes. The old adage that you should always leave your audience wanting more has been proved by some of the best TV shows.

In its gaping absence, we'll gorge on whatever BBC Four offers in its place: The Bridge, for instance, and Borgen (which returns to our screens next month) are similarly accomplished – and Danish. Television history tells us that this level of quality rarely endures, so let the US rema ke of The Killing continue to dilute its power with endless series. a lot of great moments and incredibly well realised tone and world, but increasingly hampered by its need to use the plot to investigate the characters. It's right and proper that the makers end it here. it uses the same red herring device of a murder investigation to invesigate the community its set in.

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