The Killing (USA) : finale

[alexandral]

What do I hear about the finale of the USA version of The Killing ? Everyone is saying everywhere how terrible it was? Has anyone watched this? I am very interested because I love Danish original show, Forbrydelsen , so much and I am naturally curious as to what could have gone so terribly wrong! The original show's first season had one of the most powerful and thought-provoking endings ever!

Is anyone watching USA "the Killing"? See, Sarah Lund is curious too, she says: what have they done to my show?

Comments

[bond-girl.livejournal.com]

I only saw a couple of episodes of Forbrydelsen, so I don't know if The Killing went completely the other way.

The male detective brings a photo that proves the politician's guilt in the girl's murder. The politician is arrested but while Sarah's plane is taking off to San Francisco, she receives a phone call that reveals to her that the male detective faked the photo. At the same moment, the squirrely friend of the girl's family shoots the politician in public. Overall, it is obvious that the politician was framed to make him lose the election.

As I had a bet with J that the politician did it (he bet on the rich guy but I have an almost clean track record of guessing whodunnit :D), I felt ROBBED lol. I am not mad but it wasn't a great creative decision. It came across as cheap, especially that the rest of the show is much better than its ending.

My plan for the summer, when I manage to get a grip on my GoT squee, is to watch the rest of the Danish show (+The Borgias, +True Blood, who even has this much time). I really enjoyed The Killing (US) but they are probably very different shows in more ways than the plot. If you like atmospheric films, interesting camera work, mostly remarkable acting, and Northern ports, you might at the very least like it aesthetically.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!!!

From what you wrote, It sounds as if they kept the main story (I think the killer will be the same, judging by what you said), but at the same time they made several big changes, so yes, sounds like these are two different shows.

I must say - I do not approve of open endings and cliffhangers, unless necessary. I am a spoiler-junkie and not knowing the ending drives me mad.

It also seems that the USA first season is about 70% of Danish first season (as far as the sroty progression goes). But the USA season is shorter (13 eps instead of 20).

I will not spoil you for the killer identity, unless you want me too. But I can say that I did guess the killer correctly almost at the start (I also have a real good track of ending predictions, it is the logic freak in me, I think), but the show had me confused few times.

[bond-girl.livejournal.com]

I don't mind open endings but not in this genre. *CRIES* Again, I loved the ride, so I am not as mad as other people but still, NOT FAIR PLAY, SHOW.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

We were discussing this at work and the people were saying that USA show should change the ending. :D