The Killing

As the financial crisis grips Denmark, Sarah Lund is preparing to celebrate 25 years in the police force and facing big changes in her life when a disturbing discovery is made in the harbor.

When the 9-year-old daughter of the Zeuthen family, who own shipping giant Zeeland, is kidnapped, Sarah leads the hunt. The crime becomes a key issue in the election campaign for the prime minister.

Following a shocking death, Emilie's kidnapper's motives become clear, inspiring the Zeuthen family to demand more action. Sarah tries to improve her working relationship with Matthias.

Sarah and Matthias must choose between following the kidnapper's instructions or devising their own plan. New evidence points to a link between Emilie's kidnapping and an old murder case.

The kidnapper continues to demand his debt be paid, but Sarah must figure out what the debt is and how it needs to be repaid. Emilie's father, Robert Zeuthen, accepts a proposal by the kidnapper.

Sarah and Matthias are on the kidnapper's trail but when they make a gruesome discovery, they find themselves in grave danger. It's revealed that Kamper's opposition has been keeping a secret.

Tensions rise between Sarah and Matthias as they try to escape their dangerous situation. A boy's notebook becomes a key piece of evidence when it reveals information that could connect several dots.

New information puts the prime minister under scrutiny by the police. Matthias goes too far and is removed from the case. A new witness claims to know something about Emilie's kidnapping.

The kidnapper now has a face-will he lead the police to the truth? The prime minister investigates his own political circles to find out what happened with the old murder case.

Sarah and Matthias are in a tight race against time to find the truth. Under pressure, Robert overreacts and exposes everyone to danger. Kamper makes a life-changing discovery on election day.