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The Killing S1E13 — Orpheus Descending
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The Killing•Season 1•Episode 13

Orpheus Descending

8.4/10 · 1,783 votesJun 19, 201149 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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The identification of the mysterious Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case. Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future.

Directed byBrad Anderson
Written byVeena Sud, Nic Pizzolatto
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Cast11

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Belko Royce

Mireille Enos

Mireille Enos

Sarah Linden

Annie Corley

Annie Corley

Regi Darnell

Joel Kinnaman

Joel Kinnaman

Stephen Holder

Kristin Lehman

Kristin Lehman

Gwen Eaton

Michelle Forbes

Michelle Forbes

Mitch Larsen

Brent Sexton

Brent Sexton

Stanley Larsen

Eric Ladin

Eric Ladin

Jamie Wright

Jamie Anne Allman

Jamie Anne Allman

Terry Marek

Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell

Darren Richmond

Katie Findlay

Katie Findlay

Rosie Larsen

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Veena Sud

Veena Sud

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Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson

Director

Nic Pizzolatto

Nic Pizzolatto

Writer

Jeremy Doner

Jeremy Doner

Co-Producer

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Erika Schleich

Script Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Orpheus Descending" is episode 13 of The Killing season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,783 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Brad Anderson and written by Veena Sud, Nic Pizzolatto, it aired on June 19, 2011.

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