| The Killing | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
 Season 3 promotional poster | |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | AMC |
| Original release | June 2 – August 4, 2013 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of the AMC American crime drama television series The Killing premiered on June 2, 2013, concluded on August 4, 2013, and consisted of 12 episodes.[1] The series was developed and produced by Veena Sud and based on the Danish series, Forbrydelsen (The Crime). Set in Seattle, Washington, this season follows detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate a string of murders that connect to a previous case of Linden's. AMC originally announced that they had canceled the series in July 2012,[2] but, in January 2013, officially announced it would return for a third season,[3] which would ultimately be the last to air on AMC.[4] On November 15, 2013, Netflix announced it would produce a fourth and final season to consist of six episodes.[5]
- ^ Hibberd, James (March 29, 2013). "'The Killing' season 3 gets premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (July 27, 2012). "AMC Cancels 'The Killing'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ "AMC and Fox Television Studios Partner on "The Killing" Season Three". The Futon Critic. January 15, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2013). "'The Killing' Cancelled By AMC After Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (November 15, 2013). "The Killing Lives! Netflix Orders 6-Episode Final Season of AMC's Cancelled Drama". TVLine. Retrieved November 15, 2013.