The Killing (AMC Sunday Nights @ 10PM EST)

[HealyMonster]

Have any of you guys gotten into this show? It just started a few weeks ago and this Sunday is Episode 4 and I must say it is a heck of a show. Im like really starting to get into it. Ive never really been into cop shows but this one is different.

Id recommend checking it out to anyone who hasn't, its really, really well put together imo.

[snepp]

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It's been excellent thus far.

[Chaos81]

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I'm enjoying it.

[DrJones]

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It's interesting. Basically a "straight" remake of Twin Peaks, with the supernatural elements and quirkiness removed, and a bit of Se7en added for good measure.

[jeremym480]

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It's interesting. Basically a "straight" remake of Twin Peaks, with the supernatural elements and quirkiness removed, and a bit of Se7en added for good measure.

That's exactly how I'd describe it. At first I was worried that it would be like a season long episode of Law and Order but, now it's looking more Se7enish. Which is a great thing. The only negative thing I can say is that I'm not a big fan of the female detective but, I think that's mainly because she's always chewing gum with her mouth open and that's one of my pet peeves. Other than that I thinking the acting has been superb. Most notably Rosie's parents. When I watch them it's almost like they aren't even "acting" and she was their real kid.

My bold prediction as to who the killer is can is: (putting in spoilers just because)

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The Female Detective's Fiancée. I have a hunch that he's at least involved in someway.

[quaziemoto3]

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i watched the 2 hour pilot and have last sunday's episode on dvr. Now if I can get work to go away so i can watch tv, that would be great.

I thought the first 2 hours were very good. AMC seems to do a great job picking shows: Mad Men, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead are all set to record on my DVR.

[Cabke]

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The only negative thing I can say is that I'm not a big fan of the female detective but, I think that's mainly because she's always chewing gum with her mouth open and that's one of my pet peeves.

That has been driving me crazy too, but then she said she had just quit smoking so it made sense that she was chewing gum all the time. That made it a little better, but still. haha

[Redemption]

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My bold prediction as to who the killer is can is: (putting in spoilers just because)

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The Female Detective's Fiancée. I have a hunch that he's at least involved in someway.

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They're definitely painting him as a bit sketchy, whether it is simply meant as a red herring or not, idk. But that "bad vibe" is there with him, and I expect him to play a big/surprising role when all is said and done

[justamush]

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I am enjoying this as well.

[HealyMonster]

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The only negative thing I can say is that I'm not a big fan of the female detective but, I think that's mainly because she's always chewing gum with her mouth open and that's one of my pet peeves.

you know whats weird is that after the 3rd episode me and my wife both said that at first we didn't like that woman, but oddly, now feel that the show wouldn't be the same without her. Like when it first started I didnt think Id like her and in turn wouldn't be able to get into the show, but she is like the perfect person for that role.

[jeremym480]

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That has been driving me crazy too, but then she said she had just quit smoking so it made sense that she was chewing gum all the time. That made it a little better, but still. haha

Just because there's a good reason for it doesn't mean I have to like it

you know whats weird is that after the 3rd episode me and my wife both said that at first we didn't like that woman, but oddly, now feel that the show wouldn't be the same without her. Like when it first started I didnt think Id like her and in turn wouldn't be able to get into the show, but she is like the perfect person for that role.

Yeah, I actually grown to like her more with each passing episode and think she doing a good job acting. It's just the GD gum chewing that gets me. I know that's not her fault though.

Other than that, I know it's taboo sometimes to talk about the previews for next weeks episode but, from the previews it looks like the next episode is going to be really good.

[willIam9387]

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The story is really well done and engrossing thus far, almost up there with Rubicon and Breaking Bad in terms of quality. I'm a little suspicious of the main detective's new partner, hard to get a read on him and whether or not his intentions are good. Also the dialogue in this show is really well done, a staple of all AMC shows.

[HealyMonster]

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I was suprised to see Charles Widemore make an appearance last week lol (not sure what his real name is).

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in spoiler tages just in case:

While I knew eventually that teacher would have a larger role in the big picture, I am hoping they don't end every episode with a new twist. Seems thus far they end each episode wanting you to be thinking about something different.
The dad/mafia connection raises some possibilities as well.

[sven]

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Really enjoying this so far.

[CMH]

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Was going to search for a thread too. Good job Rider.

I'm loving this series. I thought the first 30 minutes were insanely slow and tedious but it all started to pull together after the second commercial break. Really opened my eyes to how great all of the little things are in this show.

I don't have any assumptions on who the killer is. I have no clue. Everything feels like a red herring at this point so I'm just going to try to enjoy the ride.

It's interesting. Basically a "straight" remake of Twin Peaks, with the supernatural elements and quirkiness removed...

Bleh. I couldn't get into Twin Peaks. Way too soap opera-ish for me. It started focusing away from the killing of the girl and instead on the romance behind every single character. I think by the fifth or sixth episode I shut it off mid-way and returned the DVDs to Netflix.