The Killing

On the eve of her move to Sweden, Copenhagen detective Sarah Lund is drawn into a case involving the blood-stained possessions of a missing girl, setting off a chain of events that will impact political ambitions and family lives across the city.

Nanna's parents identify her body, revealing the extent of her injuries. Lund delays her departure as tensions grow with her new partner while they probe links to city hall and a known criminal connected to the car Nanna was found in. Hartmann must decide whether to cooperate with the investigation or safeguard his political career.

Lund and Meyer investigate the driver, who is hospitalized but provides an alibi, leading them to shift focus to Nanna's school. As news of the link to Hartmann's campaign emerges, he faces public scrutiny. Meanwhile, the Birk Larsen family deals with their loss while making funeral arrangements.

Police investigate a crime at Nanna's school, focusing on her classmates Oliver and Jeppe. Sarah Lund faces pressure from her fiancé to return to Sweden, while Hartmann uncovers a suspicious email from a trusted employee.

Hartmann gains a new political supporter but becomes re-involved in the murder investigation as police point suspicion toward teachers at Nanna's school. Theis Birk Larsen struggles with the financial burden of the home he purchased before Nanna's death and becomes frustrated with the slow progress of the case, prompting him to seek out his own leads.

Lund and Meyer look into teacher Raman al Kemal's activities on the night of the murder. Meanwhile, Hartmann faces political challenges as his connections to a suspect are exposed during a televised debate. As Nanna's funeral takes place, Lund prepares to return to Sweden, and an unexpected guest prompts Nanna's father to offer someone a ride home.

Lund remains in town to pursue the investigation, straining her relationship with Bengt. Rama becomes the primary suspect and faces questioning, while Hartmann's decision not to suspend him endangers his political standing.

The police identify the location of Nanna's murder, leading to Rama's arrest, while Hartmann faces political pressure and must make a difficult decision. Bengt is involved in a car accident en route to Sweden but attempts to assist Lund from his hospital bed. As doubts arise about the evidence, Rama is released, though others may have different plans.

Theis Birk Larsen is arrested by police after brutally punishing Rama. Detectives Lund and Meyer shift their focus to the car used by the murderer, fearing they may lose the case if they fail to make progress. Meanwhile, Hartmann reinvigorates his political campaign as Rama is cleared as a suspect.

Bengt travels to Stockholm, while Lund and Meyer face obstacles in their investigation due to a secretive superior, leading to Lund's dismissal. Hartmann secures political backing for his mayoral campaign, shifting the political landscape during a public debate. Meanwhile, Theis is released from prison, new information about Nanna's final months emerges, and Lund uncovers a significant new clue.

Sarah and Jan are confident in their suspect's identity but become confused by the unexpected responses they receive from their higher-ups.

Sarah and Jan question Troels, and the information he reveals leads to new complications.

Troels Hartmann faces mounting pressure as police scrutiny and media attention threaten his political future, while mysterious and deadly events unfold at the town hall.

Bremer, a political rival, quickly exploits Troels's vulnerability.

Sarah finds herself in a dangerous and potentially deadly predicament.

Sarah resists accepting the official conclusion that Nanna's murder case has been resolved, despite pressure from her superiors.

Lund and Meyer suspect a connection between Nanna's murder and a 15-year-old unsolved case, leading them to urgently search for evidence. Pernille and Theis are unsettled by the ongoing uncertainty, while Hartmann makes a high-stakes push to secure his election victory.

Lund and Meyer encounter unexpected dangers while searching for evidence in an abandoned warehouse. A key suspect vanishes, and Hartmann faces challenges in his political comeback while being approached by a journalist with damaging information. Theis and Pernille attempt to rebuild their lives by moving their sons into a new home.

Lund faces mounting challenges as the investigation into a missing suspect encounters unforeseen complications, while Hartmann and Bremer engage in a heated live television debate amidst ongoing disclosures. Meanwhile, Theis and Pernille begin to sense something is wrong as they prepare to settle into their new home.

Lund continues his pursuit of Nanna's killer despite being removed from the investigation, while Hartmann's personal struggles take a turn when he receives key information. Meanwhile, Pernille and Theis host a birthday celebration for Anton, which takes an unexpected and dark turn.

Ten days after the death of lawyer Anne Dragsholm at a WWII memorial, her husband is arrested for her murder, prompting investigator Sarah Lund to return to Copenhagen at the request of the chief of investigation. At the same time, a young politician is appointed minister of justice following his predecessor's incapacitation, while a convicted man seeks early release to reunite with his family.

Sarah Lund joins the investigation into the brutal murders of Anne Dragsholm and soldier Allan Myg Poulsen, as authorities explore potential terrorist connections following the release of a video showing Dragsholm in captivity. The case raises political tensions in Parliament, threatening new minister Buch's terrorism legislation as right-wing allies push for stricter measures. Meanwhile, denied parole prisoner Jens Peter Raben takes independent action.

Lund becomes more determined to investigate Raben's connections to the victims after his escape, despite official pressure to focus on terrorism. Meanwhile, Raben seeks help from former army contacts, and Buch is troubled by a secret memo that casts doubt on a former minister's role in the Dragsholm murder.

The murder of former soldier David Grüner leads investigators to examine his past with squad leader Raben and a significant incident from their time in Afghanistan. While Lund and Strange search for a surviving squad member on a remote Swedish island, Buch faces political pressure to comply with right-wing calls to ban Islamic organizations, but hesitates after uncovering a potential connection between former minister Monberg and one of the victims.

A soldier is killed by a bomb in her boat, prompting a controversial police investigation. Brix keeps Lund and Strange on the case as they probe the soldier's Afghanistan mission and connect with the family of another fallen soldier. Meanwhile, Buch faces political pressure after a scandalous press conference interruption, and Raben, still at large, turns to a former comrade for help.

Lund orders the exhumation of soldier Per K. Møller's body, but her suspicion that the coffin is empty is unfounded, leading to her suspension and a temporary leave to attend her mother's wedding. Meanwhile, Buch rehires his former assistant Karina Munk over Plough's objections, and they visit the recently conscious former minister Monberg to gather information on the case.

Sarah Lund investigates after a chaplain is attacked in his church, but she is injured during the pursuit. Meanwhile, Monberg commits suicide following his confrontation with Buch, who uncovers a hidden medical report and confronts the defense minister over withheld information. Raben pursues a former soldier he suspects was involved in an Afghanistan incident.

Jens Peter Raben survives being shot by Strange, prompting Lund to interrogate him while uncovering secrets about her partner's military past, including a soldier's video diary that points to a new suspect. Meanwhile, Colonel Jarnvig begins to question Raben's account of events in Afghanistan, and Buch, facing early forced resignation, receives unexpected assistance.

Thomas Buch defies pressure to resign and confronts the prime minister at a party meeting, gaining unexpected support from the defense minister. Meanwhile, Lund and Strange travel to Afghanistan to investigate a doctor with a vendetta against Raben's unit and visit a site where a family was reportedly killed during their deployment. In Copenhagen, Brix discovers incriminating evidence during a search of army barracks.

Lund and Strange return from Afghanistan with critical information, but tensions rise as Brix becomes convinced of Officer Bilal's guilt, who has taken Louise Raben hostage. Meanwhile, Buch, after being detained by police, resolves to expose corruption within the government, leading to the revelation of a conspiracy involving the ministry and military. As Lund uncovers more clues, the situation escalates into a deadly confrontation with the killer.

As Denmark faces a tense election amid a financial crisis, Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lund, on the brink of a career milestone, is drawn into a high-profile investigation when body parts are discovered at Copenhagen's docks just before the prime minister's scheduled visit.

Copenhagen Police launch a high-stakes investigation after Robert Zeuthen's daughter, Emilie, is kidnapped, while the incident escalates into a political controversy during the ongoing election campaign, forcing Prime Minister Kamper to manage the public and political fallout.

After public prosecutor Peter Schultz is murdered, it becomes evident that Emilie Zeuthen's kidnapper is willing to commit extreme acts to settle a debt, though the police are uncertain of his motives. Lund and Mathias Borch attempt to work together on the case, and Lund unexpectedly visits her son Mark to make amends. Meanwhile, the prime minister's team tries to minimize his public role in the kidnapping affair, but new complications arise that threaten to overshadow the election campaign.

Borch and Lund face a difficult choice when their latest attempt to capture the perpetrator fails, forcing them to decide whether to follow his orders or act independently despite the risks to Emilie. Meanwhile, new connections to an old unsolved police case emerge, complicating the investigation and threatening the prime minister's political standing.

The kidnapper maintains that his motive is to collect a debt, leaving Lund to uncover its nature and terms in order to save Emilie. A proposed exchange—Robert Zeuthen's life for Emilie's—sparks a police operation, while political scandals emerge as Prime Minister Kamper makes a controversial move.

The investigation leads police to the Jutland region, where Borch and Lund uncover a disturbing clue and face a life-threatening situation. Meanwhile, Brix faces increasing scrutiny at headquarters, and the Prime Minister delays a key decision due to uncertainty about Emilie's condition. A hidden secret about Ussing also comes to light.

A new and significant element emerges in the ongoing investigation. Borch and Lund struggle with the aftermath of their traumatic experience in Jutland, straining their professional relationship. Meanwhile, Robert and Maja hold onto hope that Emilie is still alive, prompting Zeeland to intensify the search, aided by a surprising revelation from within the family.

A suspect is brought in for questioning regarding a discovered notebook, but the investigation faces complications. The police turn their attention to the prime minister and his advisors as Karen's hidden secret threatens government stability. Meanwhile, Borch and Lund's journey to Jutland begins to have repercussions, Robert Zeuthen intensifies his search for his daughter despite pressure from the Zeeland board, and a potential witness emerges with information about Emilie.

Sarah Lund faces obstacles in her investigation, though the suspect is now identified, raising questions about his connection to Emilie. Prime Minister Kamper works to uncover the truth behind his son's disappearance while scrutinizing his inner circle. Meanwhile, Robert Zeuthen begins to suspect a key Zeeland figure and considers taking bold measures.

With the Prime Minister poised to benefit from the uncertainty surrounding Emilie's whereabouts, political tensions escalate as Kamper struggles with internal turmoil and wavering loyalties. As Lund and Borch plan for the future, the police make a critical move to locate Emilie, pursued closely by the increasingly volatile Robert Zeuthen.