The Killing is the TV show that seemingly can’t escape death.
First, the show was canceled by AMC after the second season, but then after negotiations which involved Netflix getting involved with production costs, the show returned for a Season 3 after all. Now, Netflix is picking the series up for a fourth and final season, two months after AMC gave the show its second cancellation notice.
The production slate from Netflix is getting more and more impressive each year, with House of Cards, Orange Is The New Black, Hemlock Grove, and Arrested Development running earlier this year, and four Marvel Comics-themed series beginning in 2015.
Here’s the Netflix press release with more details:
NETFLIX ORDERS FINAL SEASON OF “THE KILLING,” FROM FOX TELEVISION STUDIOS, EXCLUSIVELY FOR ITS STREAMING MEMBERS IN NETFLIX TERRITORIES
Six-Episode Limited Series will Mark Last Season of Acclaimed Drama
Beverly Hills, CA – November 15, 2013 – Netflix has ordered a fourth and final limited season that will serve as a conclusion for “The Killing,” exclusively for its over 40 million members worldwide. The 6-episode series finale, from Fox Television Studios (FTVS), will be available only to Netflix streaming members to watch instantly in all Netflix territories.
“The rich, serialized storytelling in ‘The Killing’ thrives on Netflix, and we believe that it is only fitting to give Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder a proper send off,” said Cindy Holland, vice president of original content for Netflix. “We are looking forward to offering fans – both existing and new – a series that we know is perfectly suited for on-demand viewing.”
David Madden, president, Fox Television Studios, commented, “It’s a true testament to ‘The Killing’ creator Veena Sud, and the stellar cast led so compellingly by Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman, that fans remained so passionate about the show. We’re gratified that our partners at Netflix recognized this, and are giving us the opportunity to complete the story in a way that will be satisfying to our loyal audience.”
The first three seasons of “The Killing” are now available to stream globally on Netflix.
Based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen, “The Killing” follows various murder investigations led by homicide detectives “Sarah Linden” (Mireille Enos) and “Stephen Holder” (Joel Kinnaman). Seasons one and two chronicled the “Rosie Larsen case,” with Linden and Holder investigating the murder of a teenage girl. Picking up one year after the close of that investigation, season three followed the detectives on their search for a runaway girl, leading them to discover a gruesome string of murders that connected to a previous investigation by Linden.
“The Killing” is created and executive-produced by Veena Sud. Mikkel Bondesen is executive producer for Fabrik Entertainment. Kristen Campo also serves as co-executive producer for Fabrik. “The Killing” is produced by Fox Television Studios for Netflix.
About Netflix, Inc.
Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 40 million members in more than 40 countries enjoying more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including original series. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
About Fox Television Studios
Fox Television Studios produces scripted and unscripted programming for US broadcast and cable networks, and international broadcasters. Series include the breakout hit “The Americans,” starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys; as well as “White Collar,” starring Matt Bomer”; “Graceland,” featuring Daniel Sunjata and Aaron Tveit; “Sirens,” from Denis Leary and Bob Fisher; and “Maron,” a fictionalized look at the life of comedian and podcast host Marc Maron. The studio, which recently wrapped its seventh and final season of USA’s hit series “Burn Notice,” also is in production on several high-profile pilots, including “The Comedians,” executive-produced by and starring legendary actor and comedian Billy Crystal, and Josh Gad; “Line of Sight,” from Blake Masters and directed by Jonathan Demme; and “Complications,” from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix. The studio’s alternative programming includes the series “Life Flight” and the pilot, “Internal Affairs.”
