Mireille Enos plays Detective Sarah Linden, Joel Kinnaman plays Detective Stephen Holder, and Michelle Forbes plays Mitch Larsen in AMC’s crime drama ‘The Killing‘.
Main cast
- Detective Sarah LindenMireille Enos1–4Main
- Detective Stephen HolderJoel Kinnaman1–4Main
- Mitch LarsenMichelle Forbes1–2, 4Main
- Stan LarsenBrent Sexton1–2, 4Main
- Terry Drexler (née Larsen)Jamie Anne Allman1–2Main
- Mayor Darren RichmondBilly Campbell1–4Main
- Gwen EatonKristin Lehman1–2Main
- Regi DarnellAnnie Corley1–2Main
- Jamie WrightEric Ladin1–2Main
Supporting cast
- Evan HendersonGary Cole1–2Supp
- Bullet (Alison)Bex Taylor-Klaus3Supp
- Councilman Danette LeedsJessica Hecht3Supp
- Skinner (Carl Reddick)Elias Koteas3–4Supp
- Kyle BellTyler Ross3Supp
Guest & voice
- Detective Ray SewardPeter Sarsgaard4Guest
- Joe MillsTommy Lafitte1Guest
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About this cast
‘The Killing’ is a bleak American crime drama adapted from the Danish series ‘Forbrydelsen’. It follows detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate the murder of a young girl, Rosie Larsen, while exploring the impact on her family and the suspects.
FAQs
Who plays Detective Sarah Linden in The Killing?
Mireille Enos portrays the lead detective, Sarah Linden.
Who plays Stephen Holder in The Killing?
Joel Kinnaman plays Detective Stephen Holder.
Who plays Mitch Larsen in The Killing?
Michelle Forbes plays Mitch Larsen, the mother of murder victim Rosie Larsen.
How many seasons of The Killing are there?
There are four seasons, airing from 2011 to 2014.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026