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Police Captain Hisham begins his investigation into the murder of an influencer found dead in the car of a national club electoral candidate.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Killing Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Awaiting the forensic report, Hisham begins gathering information about Salma from her parents and later investigates the car owner connected to the victim.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Killing Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Hisham discovers an isolated room in the club and seeks to verify Karim’s DNA against the samples found. Salma’s compromising video falls into her dad’s hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Killing Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Hisham listens to voice notes revealing Abdel Rahman’s involvement in the case and starts looking into it. Jihan suspects that her husband is hiding something.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Killing Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Jamal comes clean with his wife, who struggles to cope with the truth about his past. Hisham’s research reveals Naji’s identity. A new suspect is arrested.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Killing Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Hisham continues poking holes in Abdel Rahman’s narrative while Jamal’s dark past catches up with him. Later, Jamal finds out the new suspect’s identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Killing Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Khaled must answer questions about a leaked photo and his campaign’s connection to the crime scene. Jamal becomes a person of interest in Karim’s case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Killing Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    While Salma’s family is harassed by the press, Mustafa interrogates her friends. Hisham finds out about Karim’s involvement in the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Killing Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Khaled’s girlfriend notices a bruise on him. Karim’s dad scrambles to send him abroad. Jamal breaks into Karim’s hiding place, intent on avenging his daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Killing Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.5/10(55 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Police captain Hisham is forced to cancel his trip with his daughter when he’s assigned the murder case of social media influencer Salma Al Wakeel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Killing Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    As Hisham gains clarity about Abdel Rahman’s true connection to the case, a newcomer shares information that sends the investigation into a whole new direction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Killing Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.5/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Khaled is forced to explain his relationship with Salma. Jamal receives a threat. Hisham interrogates the campaign manager.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Killing Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    8.8/10(48 votes)

    #12 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Mustafa arrives just in time to save Hisham. Izz reveals the full story of his relationship with Salma while Jamal finds himself in grave danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Killing Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.8/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Jamal and Hassan are caught in the crossfire. The fingerprints at the crime scene match those of someone close to Salma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Killing Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.9/10(52 votes)

    #14 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    While chasing the car that hit Muhsen, Hisham receives tragic news and must deal with the fallout in his personal life. Jamal and Hasan plan for an operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Killing Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    9.1/10(61 votes)

    #15 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

    Hisham grows certain that there’s more to Hassan’s story than meets the eye. A scary realization dawns on Jihan. Salma’s murderer is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the worst rated episode of "The Killing". It scored 8/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/15/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 4".