The Killing Timeline ( Real )

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April 3, 2011

Premiere of The Killing

The Killing, an American crime drama television series, premiered its first episode on AMC.

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June 19, 2011

Season 1 Finale of The Killing

The first season of The Killing concluded on AMC, wrapping up the initial investigation storyline.

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April 1, 2012

Season 2 Premiere of The Killing

The second season of The Killing premiered, continuing the story and new cases for the detectives.

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July 27, 2012

Cancellation of The Killing by AMC

AMC announced the cancellation of The Killing after its second season due to declining viewership.

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November 2012

Netflix Revival Announcement

Netflix announced the revival of The Killing for a third season, bringing the series back from cancellation.

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June 1, 2013

Season 3 Premiere on Netflix

The Killing returned with its third season, now streaming on Netflix.

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August 1, 2013

Final Cancellation of The Killing

Netflix announced that The Killing would not be renewed after the third season, marking the end of the series.

The Killing Timeline ( Fictional )

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Spring 2010

Discovery of Rosie Larsen's Body

The body of Rosie Larsen is found in a submerged car, initiating the investigation.

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Spring 2010

Detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder Begin the Case

Detectives Linden and Holder are assigned to investigate the murder of Rosie Larsen.

interview
Spring 2010

Interview with the Larsen Family

Detectives interview Rosie Larsen's family to gather information about her last days.

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Spring 2010

Discovery of Political Connections to the Case

The investigation reveals potential political cover-ups involving influential figures.

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Summer 2010

Stephen Holder Goes Undercover

Holder infiltrates a group connected to the crime to gather more evidence.

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Summer 2010

Arrest of a Suspect in Rosie's Murder

A key suspect is arrested based on the evidence uncovered during the investigation.

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Summer 2010

Reveal of True Murderer

The real killer of Rosie Larsen is identified, closing the central case.

aftermath
Late Summer 2010

Aftermath for the Larsen Family

The Larsen family copes with the outcome of the case and its emotional toll.