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Other comparable shows


I miss The Killing!

What are some other comparable shows? I watched Gracepoint (the US version of Broadchurch). It was okay. It felt more like standard TV, whereas The Killing felt more cinematic and dark and moody. Any recommendations as to what can fill the void left by the end of The Killing?

Thanks!

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Twin Peaks


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True Detective
Justified
The Shield
The Wire
Luther
Breaking Bad
The Sopranos


And, of course, the Danish original.

Another Danish-Swedish production, The Bridge [Bron/Broen] is also quite good, and has also been remade in the US. Plus, the Swedish series Beck is also very good, with much of the dark tone of The Killing.

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Dr. Zaat, nice list. I agree with your list--well, the ones I saw.

But I think the big two are: The Wire and True Detective.

The other shows listed are great, especially The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, but I think the the two I pointed out are the most similar (not saying the others aren't).

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Try Damages. Its also great for binge watching and very moody.

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Wallander -- both the original and the Kenneth Branagh version

Scott & Bailey

The Fall

Hinterland

Happy Valley

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All great recommendations especially Luther, The Fall, and The Bridge. I would also check out The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo miniseries (the Swedish version)

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By the way I miss the Killing too! I'm just re-watching season 1 and I forgot how good it was and especially all the supporting actors.

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Murder in the first.

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Sadness is what really defines it. So you need to look for sad shows.

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top of the lake

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