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Who Killed Nanna Birk Larsen? Head of investigations, Sarah Lund, is about to emigrate to Sweden, but as the tied-up body of a missing girl is found her plans are put on hold. In the course of 20 gripping episodes, each chronicling a day in the investigation, Copenhagen's secrets, corruption and power struggles emerge as the hunt for the killer intensifies and the truth becomes ever harder to find. This riveting Emmy-nominated thriller is one of the finest murder investigation series ever produced.
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For customers with the Region 0 version of this title, English language subtitles appear automatically on discs 1-3, but need to be manually selected on discs 4-5. For customers purchasing the Region 2 version of this title, subtitles should appear automatically.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Danish ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The Killing is an innovative thriller in 20 episodes from Danish Radio TV Drama. In the course of 20 gripping days we follow the leads and observe the consequences of a heinous crime that seem to ramify throughout Copenhagen. As the investigation unfolds, Copenhagen opens up like a Chinese box, full of secrets and power struggles. It all starts when head of investigations in the homicide department has her last day at work before embarking on a new chapter in her life. An all but normal family at Vesterbro are minding their everyday life and contemplate moving, when the parents are suddenly thrown into their worst imaginable nightmare. At the same time a top politician is involved in a ruthless but promising election campaign. They all become part of the same story as the police follow the leads. A homicide case takes its beginning and so does the hunt for the perpetrator. In the course of 20 intense days in November their lives change forever. The crime and the hunt for the perpetrator bind very different people together in the same fateful story. As the investigation intensifies, the consequences are wide-ranging and with wide-spread effect; from the hidden agenda of the high school students via the closed environment in immigrant circles and the bureaucracy at town hall, to the many more or less visibly involved people in the ruthless election campaign. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Emmy Awards, ...The Killing - Complete Season 1 - 5-DVD Box Set ( Forbrydelsen (Forbrytelsen) ) ( The Killing - Complete Season One )
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384 of 395 people found the following review helpful
By Red Stick
Format:DVD
For me, Saturday night has always meant Match of the Day. Never thought I'd say this but not any more. The Killing is one of the most intense, brooding and dark thrillers ever to make UK TV. If you want slick and superficial dialogue and lots of fast-moving action scenes this is not for you. What it offers is mystery and intrigue that is both a challenge and something to draw you in to such an extent that you feel unable to miss a word of the dialogue (or at least the sub-titles).
What a contrast between the characters and personality of the two main detectives - poles apart yet inextricably bound together. Politicians full of outward charm, mastery of spin and easy deceit. The bereaved family are the third part of this outstanding series. The father mostly dark, silent and brooding - his emotions waiting to erupt. The mother so desperately trying to hold herself together after her daughter's murder drawing on every ounce of her physical and mental resources to keep the family together. And the two small brothers, part innocent and part aware of what might have happened to their elder sister. Like another reviewer, I watched the funeral with tears pouring down my cheeks - quite an admission from an unreconstructed follower of football.
Mad Men, rightly, may have got all the drama plaudits so far but everything about the production of The Killing - action, direction, lighting, dialogue - is absolutely right. Hidden away on a minority channel on a Saturday night is anout as close as you can get to wasting an exceptional production. Absolutely unmissable whatever the alternatives. If I could buy the DVD now I would yet there's something satisfying about seeing two episodes a week and then having a sense of anticipation for the next 7 days.
What a contrast between the characters and personality of the two main detectives - poles apart yet inextricably bound together. Politicians full of outward charm, mastery of spin and easy deceit. The bereaved family are the third part of this outstanding series. The father mostly dark, silent and brooding - his emotions waiting to erupt. The mother so desperately trying to hold herself together after her daughter's murder drawing on every ounce of her physical and mental resources to keep the family together. And the two small brothers, part innocent and part aware of what might have happened to their elder sister. Like another reviewer, I watched the funeral with tears pouring down my cheeks - quite an admission from an unreconstructed follower of football.
Mad Men, rightly, may have got all the drama plaudits so far but everything about the production of The Killing - action, direction, lighting, dialogue - is absolutely right. Hidden away on a minority channel on a Saturday night is anout as close as you can get to wasting an exceptional production. Absolutely unmissable whatever the alternatives. If I could buy the DVD now I would yet there's something satisfying about seeing two episodes a week and then having a sense of anticipation for the next 7 days.
123 of 130 people found the following review helpful
By S. Roberts
Format:DVD
After feeling bereft that Wallander had finished on BBC4 I tuned into the The Killing. As with Wallander, you get a sense of being treated as a reasonably intelligent adult, refreshing and brings into sharp focus how dumbed down the majority of t.v is. The story unfolds in a slow burn fashion, drawing you in to the point you can't wait until the next installment. Like other reviewers I avoid making plans on a Sat night, sad maybe, but if you have not seen The Killing, please reserve your judgement ;-). A big thank you to BBC4, I would pay my licence fee for these european crime thrillers alone.
68 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Not going to blather on, just want to get it up to 10 five star reviews.
Im a big fan of Breaking Bad and Mad Men,but this is even better.
Everthing is perfect.
Acting,script and direction.
I will buy this ,and put it next Our Friends in the North,Sopranos and Brideshead.
As a fat grocer might say "Drama doesnt get better than this"
Im a big fan of Breaking Bad and Mad Men,but this is even better.
Everthing is perfect.
Acting,script and direction.
I will buy this ,and put it next Our Friends in the North,Sopranos and Brideshead.
As a fat grocer might say "Drama doesnt get better than this"
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More of a soap opera
The Killing follows the same format as 24. Each episode ends with a cliffhanger. It is well made and well acted. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Prince of Persia
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Killing Series 1 (DVD) ( 2010)
This was bought this as a gift. Have not seen it myself. But recipient was over the moon. Thank you
Published 1 day ago by Mrs B A Boyce
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Killing Series 1 DVD Review
Bought for a fan of the series who adores the show and is thrilled to own a compilation . It was a no-brainer basically .
Published 4 days ago by Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars
The End
The third and final series of 'Forbrydelsen' or 'The Killing', the Danish thriller involves a murder and kidnapped child. Read more
Published 5 days ago by prisrob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this show!
A brilliant show, nice to have all the episodes in one place on a great box set. Product arrived on time. The English subtitles are perfect.
Published 9 days ago by H bann
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Killing - Compulsive viewing
Fantastic series. Once you get used to the subtitles. Great being able to see it all over one weekend! Love box sets
Published 15 days ago by E. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent entertainment
Brilliantly produced and it loses nothing from being in a foreign language with subtitles. Just as enjoyable to watch a second time.
Published 20 days ago by Humphreyyg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Danish thriller
Superb so much better than anything the British are doing at the moment, far superior that the American can make.
Published 23 days ago by Mrs. R. A. Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Killing - series 1
I purchased " The Killing " on DVD as i missed the TV series.I was aware that it got rave reviews and that Scandinavian detective series really caught hold of British... Read more
Published 23 days ago by mugpunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Danish delight.
This is the original Danish crime thriller, not the dire American remake.
It has two sequels, and each of the three deal with a different crime, in a multi-episode format,... Read more
It has two sequels, and each of the three deal with a different crime, in a multi-episode format,... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mr. P. Johnson
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