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The Killing Is Coming Back — Are You Happy?

Here's something you almost never see on TV: after being canceled by AMC after its second season, The Killing is being resurrected — by AMC.

Here's something you almost never see on TV: after being canceled by AMC after its second season, The Killing is being resurrected — by AMC. The series was killed (pun intended) six months ago, and though there were rumors that Netflix might try to pick up the show for its third season, AMC has figured out a way to bring The Killing back. This includes cutting the budget and only bringing back a few original cast members, like Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman (but not Billy Campbell and Michelle Forbes). AMC has announced that season three will pick up a year after the Larsen case has wrapped, and while Linden will no longer be a detective, she'll be pulled back into work to help Holder solve another case. I'm a little perplexed by this news — beloved shows are canceled all the time, but rarely get a second chance like this. But I'm wondering what you think; are you excited The Killing will be back, or have you already moved on?

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What Did You Think of The Killing Season Premiere?

Season two of The Killing premiered this week on AMC and depending on your opinion of last season's polarizing finale, you may or may not have watched it, but we sure did.

Season two of The Killing premiered this week on AMC and depending on your opinion of last season's polarizing finale, you may or may not have watched it, but we sure did. If you're not familiar with where the show left off in June, we had just gotten key information that the prime suspect, Councilman Richmond, was framed by one of the "good" guys, and he was also about to get shot at his own political rally.

I loved the first season, but I'm having trouble mustering up enthusiasm for characters I haven't seen in nearly a year. Regardless, I tuned in and I have to say, I wasn't all that impressed by the premiere. Clearly, they couldn't kill off Richmond, otherwise they probably would have done it at the end of last season, but there's a lack of action. Admittedly, the death of Belko's mother is a pretty good shock, but since that shooter is dead, there goes that loose end. Now we're just waiting to watch Stan's former mob boss inevitably botch his vigilante justice plan (come on that can't end well). Now it's your turn: did you watch the season premiere, and if so, what did you think?

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The Killing: Where the Characters Left Off — and Where They're Going

All it took was one season for viewers to become hooked, obsessed, and ultimately polarized by AMC's The Killing.

All it took was one season for viewers to become hooked, obsessed, and ultimately polarized by AMC's The Killing. While the show started out as a replica of the Danish series of the same name (only, you know, in Danish), producers ultimately distinguished the American version by their refusal to identify a killer in the season one finale, a decision that may have cost AMC some loyal fans. Luckily for them, we're not among the disenchanted. Season two premieres at tonight with a special two-hour episode, and we're expecting it to tie up more than a few loose ends. Let's brush up on where everyone left off and see if we can decipher season two's upcoming twists and turns.

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The Killing Trailer: AMC Takes You Into a Crime Scene

I've been picking your brain about this season's midseason shows, but we're not done with all of the new programming just yet.

I've been picking your brain about this season's midseason shows, but we're not done with all of the new programming just yet. On April 3, AMC will debut its latest: The Killing. The series centers around a missing young girl, as local authorities try to find her body. While that may sound like any typical crime thriller on TV, this is AMC we're talking about (need I mention Mad Men or The Walking Dead?), so expect the network to put its own unique spin on the genre.

The show follows several viewpoints to examine the ripple effect of the girl's disappearance on everyone from the police, to the girl's parents, and all the way to a local politician as he readies for an election. I'm curious to see how the writers draw out one case over an entire season without the storyline feeling stale, but get a peek and share your thoughts after the jump.

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