I didn't see the original, but have started watching the series on C4, but to be honest I get that awful feeling it will be one of those American series that gets pulled before it ends the story, and for that reason both Mr Cinds and I are thinking about giving up on it 

I don't know how much of it has been shown in the States Cinds, maybe the whole series.

I don't think they will pull it as they will want to get to the end and the revealing of the killer

But that's how we think.  I have started watching a few American series, where due to low viewing figures they just pull it 

This is from Wiki Cinds so you will be ok if this is true

The Killing is an American crime drama television series based on the Danish television series with the same English title, but known as Forbrydelsen (The Crime) in Danish. The American version was developed by Veena Sud and produced by Fox Television Studios and Fuse Entertainment. The series' first season, consisting of 13 hour-long episodes, premiered on the cable channel AMC on April 3, 2011, with a two-hour premiere.^[1] On June 13, 2011, AMC ordered a second season, that will contain 13 episodes

Best not to go looking around the web though in case you run into spoilers!

It's not being pulled. I don't want to go into details here, because I've previously made comments about spoilers, but:

a) The first series ended in the States shortly before it started here on C4. It's 13 episodes.

b) A second series has been comissioned.

The first series has, for the most part, followed the Danish original very closely, but my understanding is that things like the political subplot take different directions due to national differences.

The episode structure also differs in some aspects. Fans may find some of those differences, er, annoying. That's all I'm saying here:

I have read before that a second series had been done, and that's what bothers me, it's the same story line, so in future if they decide to pull it, I will be left never knowing what happened. 

I'm sticking with it for the time-being, although I'm having the same problem that I had with the original in that I'm finding it difficult to keep up with it "live".

At the moment it's rather frustrating: as I said in an earlier post, they've even copied the little details like Sarah eating straight from the pot! I'm still hopeful that it will go off in different directions, especially regarding the political subplot, but unfortunately the actors playing the political advisors are (IMO) among the weaker ones on the show!

I would still recommend it to anyone who missed the original, but I actually advised my mum against watching the remake. Normally I recommend shows for my parents (e.g. I put them onto "Spiral"), but it was my mum who got me onto "The Killing".  Both my parents became huge fans of the original, but I think they'd have a serious case of deja vu with the remake...

Cinds: I've been thinking about this and there's some information regarding the US show's structure that you probably need to know if you're concerned about it being pulled, etc.

I don't want to post it here, so let me know if you're interested and we'll start a dialog to take this discussion offline.

I promise I won't give away any plot spoilers regarding who does what to whom (not that I know much anyway!)

Now you guys need to come to Seattle so you can see where it was (sometimes) filmed.

Be sure to let me know, so I can roll out the red carpet.

When it first came on I thought it was Canada until I saw the big tower....

Right no big towers in Canada then!!?? I dunno lol

Quick heads-up for those who missed the original Danish series the first  time round:

BBC4 are repeating it, starting tonight at 10pm. It will run as 20 episodes, Sundays to Thursdays.

Yes, it crosses CBB, but that may not be a problem for some...

I watched a few of the seattle version. Trust me! The Danish series is far superior. Watch it!It's great!

Thanks for letting me know - I missed the original when it was on in January so I'm glad it's being shown again.

I've heard the original is the best although I do quite like the Seattle one 

The CN Tower perhaps

I've been watching the remake too, and it's fine, IMO. The original's definitely better though.

Also, the first Danish series is being repeated in advance of BBC4 showing the second in the Autumn. I've heard rumours that the second series (which is only 10 episodes) is even better than the first...

I'm glued to it now and it's great news about a second series 

I've given up on the US version. I missed a couple of episodes and then couldn't be bothered to catch up.

I've just started watching the first series of Spiral on Beeb I player and I love it. It's shaping up to be as good as The Killing.

I love these European crime dramas, there's a rumour that the Beeb may chuck BBC4 to save money. I hope not

I also Veggie!

If I had known they were going to show Spiral again then I wouldn't have bought the box sets!

I've kept up with the US version but I don't think it's as good as the original Danish version   I'm glad the BBC showed it again because I missed it first time round.  I can't wait for the second series to begin.  Loving Troles Hartmann's tormented soul 

I'm also kinda looking forward to Lund (don't know what her real name is - Sofia Gra....) being in the new Absolutely Fabulous - will be good to see how she translates to comedy.

I am also riveted by Spiral as well Veggie - again missed it first time round but loving it 

I also missed Wallendar but I think I might get the box set of it (and all the others prolly) 

Lund's back!

Just a heads-up: The Killing II starts a run of double episodes tomorrow (Sat) on BBC4 at 9pm.

For those who haven't seen it before, 2 hours of (literally) pitch-black drama in Danish (with another 8 hours to follow!) may seem a hard sell, but trust me - this is quality stuff. And how many other detective shows have generated spin-off knitting patterns?

Well, sure! You may as well knit while you watch it, if you can't see anything and it's all in Danish. 

(just kidding...but I AM interested in the spin-off knitting patterns. Tell me more?)

The Radio TImes (the biggest TV guide magazine in the UK) celebrated the return of Sarah Lund with a 4-page special and the pattern/instructions for the red number (or more accurately a design inspired by the original one) that noseyrosie was so taken with on page 1 of this thread.

See http://www.radiotimes.com/news...wn-sarah-lund-jumper for an online version...

Oooo, ooooh and oooooh!

I just got a question answered on the Guardian Q&A site with Sohie! (I like to think her as a personal friend now!)  

The site does a very good blog each week but I'm late to the table for the last series.

I recommend it for commenting as there aren't enough of us here to sustain a debate about this outstanding programme. Series 2 starts Saturday night, 9pm, BBC4. 

I've just delved a bit further into that Radio Times link I gave above...

It's very early days, but I think their "Lundalikes" page is going to be an absolute hoot!

http://www.radiotimes.com/phot...ery-sarah-lundalikes

God help anyone who dares to knock the door or phone me tonight while this is on that's all I can say 

Brilliant news, Love the Lund

ive not watched it but it sounds really good

not read all the thread (poet!)

which is better-USA or swedish version?

The Danish version Pirate, by miles imo

I gave up on the US one I'm sorry to say, just couldn't take to the portrayal of the characters after watching the original.

The one that starts tonight is the 2nd series. I don't know if it will ruin it for you if you haven't seen the first series.

If it doesn't then give it a whirl, you'll be totally hooked!

Now I hadn't seen the Danish one at all and watched the US one - I really liked it and now I can't watch this new Danish one because I am too used to the other characters - so I hope the American one is going to be shown soon too

  ROFL, that was brilliant

Can't wait for the weather to get colder so I can put on my chunky jumpers . In the meantime I will practice my dour expression.

 Really? Well done! Oooh I'm impressed 

Meant to post a heads-up for the repeat of the opening episodes of The Killing II on BBC4 last night - sorry.

There have been a number of new entries to the RT's Lundalikes competition. This is my favourite so far:

http://www.radiotimes.com/phot...ndalikes?image=Lilly

LMAO !  love the moody interview room lighting in that one.

I love this new series as much as the old one so far.

Sarah Lund is rapidly climbing the list of my favourite fictional heroines.

(Yes, sadly I do have a sort of list!!)