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Where the Danish-produced drama/thriller scope and production of past sea- hybrid show “Forbydelsen” and sons were modest, creator Vince set in the serial killer-happy city Gilligan and his talented cast and of Seattle, Washington, season one crew go all the way in season four, of “The Killing” tells the story of creating what will verily likely the investigation of the murder of rank amongst the best television a popular local teenager with as seasons of all time. much cinematic style as any se- [email protected] 30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.whatzup.com ------------------------------------------------------------- December 15, ’11.