LOS ANGELES- After a promising start that was undermined by a polarizing decision that alienated fans, the AMC drama “The Killing†was canceled by AMC on Friday after two seasons. The studio that produces the moody murder-mystery drama, Fox Television Studios, announced that it will look to other networks to try to find a new home for the series.
Viewership for “The Killing,†which was based on a Danish original series, dropped precipitously, from an average of nearly 2.2 million in its first season to just under 1.6 million in the second, as the show couldn't recover from the creative decision to not solve the “who killed Rosie Larsen†mystery in the Season 1 finale.
That was what many viewers expected, especially when all the publicity behind the show â€" including a contest for viewers â€" pointed to naming the killer at the end of the first season. Instead, the show spun the mystery out to a second season . The decision was hammered by critics and viewers, and the criticism never let up during the second season, despite consistent praise for the show's two stars, Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman.
In its official statement AMC said, “AMC is incredibly proud of the show and is fortunate to have worked with such a talented team on this project, from showrunner Veena Sud and our terrific partners at Fox Television Studios to the talented, dedicated crew and exceptional cast.â€
“The Killing†is the second show canceled by the network, home to shows like “Mad Men,†“Breaking Bad†and “The Walking Dead.†Only its 2010 drama “Rubicon†has met that fate before.
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