We stumbled across this series by accident and new
nothing about it before we started watching, but we were glad we picked it up
as it is a very entertaining show. The storylines are not the
be-all-and-end-all to the show though there are some interesting lawyer like
scenes as it goes along. The big thing to us about this show is the mood of the
show and the character acting of the stars, both of this are pitched just right
with a light yet punchy feel to the stories and great acting by the cast that
seemed to allowed to push things a little to hook the viewer and appear to be
really enjoying themselves hugely.
I would certainly recommend you checking this show out
and would love to hear if you like it too.
‘While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young
college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best
legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey
takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent
and photographic memory. Mike and Harvey are a winning team. Even though Mike
is a genius, he still has a lot to learn about law. And while Harvey may seem
like an emotionless, cold-blooded shark, Mike's sympathy and concern for their
cases and clients will help remind Harvey why he went into law in the first
place. Mike's other allies in the office include the firm's best paralegal
Rachel and Harvey's no-nonsense assistant Donna to help him serve justice.
Proving to be an irrepressible duo and invaluable to the practice, Mike and
Harvey must keep their secret from everyone including managing partner Jessica
and Harvey's arch nemesis Louis.’
The Killing (US) Season 2
We tried to start with the original Swedish show but a
fault in the recordings meant we missed a few episodes, show we switched to the
US version when it followed soon after. Not expecting much of a US remake we
were surprised as they seemed to capture the Nordic-Noir feel of the whole
thing (though the constant rain has put us off visiting Seattle now). I have
heard that the story lines diverge quite dramatically between the Swedish and
US versions and even though they have tried to keep the mood it has a different
emphasis and pace to suit the domestic market. For me the stand out things
about the show apart from the good dark (sometimes visually too dark) feel, are
the two actors playing the lead characters Mireille Enos as Sarah Linden and
Joel Kinnaman as Stephen Holder are brilliant. Mireille is a captivating
actress who draws my attention even though she is very restrained and
controlled. Stephen plays a great counterpoint to his partner with his quirky,
twitchy manner.
I don’t know how this compares to the Swedish but
after watching the both seasons of the US show I enjoyed what they have done
and I recommend to anyone who likes a crime show.
The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim's grieving family, and the suspects. Set in Seattle, the story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they've moved on, their past isn't done with them.
The Killing stars Mireille Enos (Big Love) as Sarah Linden, the lead homicide detective that investigates the death of Rosie Larsen; Billy Campbell (Once and Again) as Darren Richmond, Seattle's City Council President and now running for Mayor; Joel Kinnaman (Snabba Cash) as Stephen Holder, an ex-narc cop who joins the homicide division in the investigation to find Rosie's killer; Michelle Forbes (True Blood) as Rosie's mother, Mitch Larsen; and Brent Sexton (W., In the Valley of Elah) as Rosie's father, Stan Larsen. The pilot and Season 2 finale are directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster).’
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