Yes, yes… we know we posted the news about the writers and production staff returning to work a few weeks ago but we didn’t have any official notice from AMC until today. A couple of things to note, though: first, contrary to the reports from multiple sources, it doesn’t appear as if Netflix has anything to do with The Killing’s resurrection at all. Then again, there may be a content deal that was worked out that made this possible that we aren’t privy to. Second, in perhaps the only instance of a press release placating to butt-hurt viewers with an attention-span of a Labrador retriever, notice how the press release makes a point to mention right in the first paragraph that the third season will feature a new case that will be resolved by the end of the season… to which all we can say is:
Via Press Release:
AMC and FOX Television Studios Partner on “THE KILLING” Season Three |
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“’The Killing’ from day one has been a truly original take on the crime drama. Veena Sud and the rest of the talented creative team are hard at work shaping the lives of Linden and Holder, portrayed by the terrific Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman,” said Charlie Collier, AMC’s president. “We’re so pleased to welcome back ‘The Killing’ for another season.” Fox TV Studios President, David Madden, said, “We have always believed in ‘The Killing’ and remain extremely proud of it, which is why we all worked so hard to find a scenario that could give it new life.” “I couldn’t be happier to know that I will be returning to work with AMC, FTVS and Mireille and Joel on what is and has always been a passion project for me. To the fans that have supported the series, thank you for doing so. My team and I will work hard to deliver the best story that we can for season three,” said Veena Sud. A year after closing the Rosie Larsen case, Sarah Linden is no longer a detective. But when her ex-partner Stephen Holder’s search for a runaway girl leads him to discover a gruesome string of murders that connects to a previous murder investigation by Linden, she is drawn back into the life she thought she’d left behind. “The Killing” is produced by Fox Television Studios and executive produced by Mikkel Bondesen for Bondesen Productions. Kristen Campo serves as co-executive producer. The series premiered on AMC Sunday, April 3, 2011, with season two premiering Sunday, April 1, 2012. The Killing averaged 1.9 million viewers over the 2 seasons. AMC’s Joel Stillerman, executive vice president of original programming, production and digital content, Susie Fitzgerald, senior vice president of scripted development and current programming and Jason Fisher, senior vice president of production oversee production of the series for the network. For more information, visit AMC’s press website, http://press.amctv.com.
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