The Killing

On her last day of work, homicide detective Sarah Linden is drawn into a new case about the disappearance of a teenage girl, Rosie Larsen. Mitch and Stan Larsen frantically try to track down their daughter when they learn she did not show up at school. City Councilman Darren Richmond prepares for an important forum with the Mayor as the election nears.

Linden and Holder visit Rosie's high school to question classmates and teachers about where she may have gone after the dance; Richmond and his staff go into spin mode over the fact that the victim was found in a car linked to his campaign.

Police try to determine the connection between the teen girl's murder and the grisly crime scene at "The Cage" in the basement of the high school.

Sarah and Holder pressure Rosie’s former boyfriend, Jasper for answers and interview a new suspect; an emotionally vulnerable Stan and Mitch plan their daughter’s funeral; Rosie’s best friend, Sterling, reveals some surprising truths about Rosie’s life.

Rosie’s teacher provides Sarah and Holder with a new piece of evidence. Richmond’s campaign team plans a new anti-crime television commercial. Mitch continues to struggle with the loss of her daughter, while Stan becomes more determined to find Rosie’s killer, and asks for his colleague Belko’s help.

Sarah and Holder question a suspect’s family and neighbors. Tension mounts between Richmond and Gwen as his team prepares for an important debate with the Mayor. Rosie’s funeral takes place. Stan takes matters into his own hands.

The police learn more about Rosie’s whereabouts the night of her death. Richmond deals with a negative ad that threatens to derail his campaign while Mitch starts doubting the police investigation.

Sarah and Holder evade the FBI and unearth new evidence. Mitch endangers the boys, prompting Stan to take matters into his own hands. Richmond tries to climb back in the race.

The police are stymied while trying to make an arrest, leading to a shocking realization. Richmond contemplates dropping out of the race. Fed up with the police, the Larsens take action.

The cops regroup while Richmond goes up in the polls. Stan faces consequences for his ill-thought out actions, leaving Mitch alone to keep the family afloat.

The investigation takes an interesting turn when Sarah and Holder learn more about Rosie's whereabouts on the night of her murder. But everything must be put on hold when Jack goes missing, and the two detectives go searching for him.

The police connect Rosie to a suspicious website. The waterfront project is halted. Stan faces his demons while Mitch learns secrets she never knew about Rosie.

The police connect a new piece of evidence to the campaign car and to Rosie the night of her murder. Stan and Mitch reflect on the past as the future of their family hangs in the balance.