Can AMC's The Killing keep its ideas fresh and its plot developments realistic enough to stand out amongst a TV market so saturated with gritty crime dramas?

It's too soon to tell, but as our review notes, the first few weeks have been promising.

On next week's episode, the Larsens plan their daughter's funeral, while Rosie's friend unveils surprises about her life. Here's a promo for "A Soundless Echo":

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