An edge-of-your-seat thriller. You are never quite prepared for what's going to happen next. The characters are oddly different - yet interesting. A haunting past preoccupies at least three of the characters. Chloe Sevigny is a refreshing change to the usual, predicable character type. It is indeed in the Criminal Minds realm. I'm tired of the usual ho-hum TV shows and I'm hoping this series lives up to it's potential. The very first episode scared the heck out of me and I kind of hope that future episodes remain as thrilling and shocking as the first one. I hope the writers and programmers do not give up on this series ...... I know I haven't! I look forward to each new episode. Nice job and nice change of pace by the writers. A big thumbs-up from me!
25 Reviews
What A Surprise!
mikouzi933 March 2014
Before I started watching this show and read the description, I was thinking this is going to be another mediocre crime drama series that isn't particularly gripping or interesting. But I was very wrong! Having just watched the pilot, the acting, writing, and atmosphere was spot on! Chloë Sevigny was really great. This show will keep you to the edge of your seat to know what's going to happen next. If you are into mystery and cops hunting down serial killers with a ton of suspense, this is definitely the show for you. pun intended, this is only a bread crumb with what the show will offer in the future. This looks like it's going to be a good one.
A lot of things thrown together, only time will tell what sticks.
face-819-9337262 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Remember when A&E was a Crime dramas, and old movies channel that only your grandparents could afford? Then it became a hole for reruns, and censored crap. Now this past couple of years there have been some real original shows from them. This one here is not really original, but it sure is good. Chloë Sevigny tries really hard, and you get that she is afraid and broken, but that she is not just going to take it ever again. Her character needs to feel power; she is suffering from PTSD and the first case of this series brings things back up for her. This is a really good show though like I said and as the dynamic of the scholar, and the detective is built upon it will only get stronger. From the start it just feels like a cheap rip off of The Killing, and no one could have been happier than I was when it stopped being that, and became more like Criminal Minds, a less PG The Mentalist (think Perception with more balls) the writers are not afraid to start a long arc from the looks of things. With the addition of an Ichabod Crane looking character played by James D'Arcy the Scholar has his own demons, and is far more developed than some other characters like him on other shows. I recommend this show completely, don't be too worried about being disturbed by this show though it is still A&E, they just let some swears, and side boob show. I Enjoyed this a lot though, and think it will be a big hit.
why did you cancel Those Who Kill
bobbiedee22 March 2014
I watched the first episode and I liked it. I was disappointed to see it canceled after two episodes. You did not even give it a chance. I watched previews and that made me want to watch. I love those type of shows. I did not care about Hannibal because I do not like the characters. I do like the characters in Those Who Kill. I do not feel it is like the other shows. The characters are different than others. The character are interesting and I wanted to watch more. I would like to see it come back. I would definitely watch and recommend to anyone. I love the story line. It is exciting. Those Who Kill left me in suspense. In closing I enjoyed what I watched and would love for Those Who Kill to return.
Thank you for letting me share my thoughts. Bobbie
Thank you for letting me share my thoughts. Bobbie
Disappointing
aphillips-4305722 May 2019
My wife and I love detective shows so we watched a good part of this series. It has many problems: graphic violence and torture scenes, numerous implausible actions, dialogue that frequently omits the main points, and two leads whose personal "baggage" completely dominates their lives and their work. About halfway through the series, we began skipping episodes to quickly get to the end and be done with it. We would not recommend this series.
Love this show!
peter-schembri194719 May 2014
I think this show is gritty, suspenseful, and well written
All the characters are well developed, interesting and unique.
The main actor is fantastic. She plays her character with intensity and vulnerability. I can't believe that this series was dropped by another station. I hope this keeps going for at least 5 seasons.
A real gem undiscovered by most viewers.
Ranks right up there with The Blacklist and Homeland.
Each episode is unique, taunt and exciting. Some episodes make my heart pound like a trip hammer. Give this series half a chance and it will be a real winner.
All the characters are well developed, interesting and unique.
The main actor is fantastic. She plays her character with intensity and vulnerability. I can't believe that this series was dropped by another station. I hope this keeps going for at least 5 seasons.
A real gem undiscovered by most viewers.
Ranks right up there with The Blacklist and Homeland.
Each episode is unique, taunt and exciting. Some episodes make my heart pound like a trip hammer. Give this series half a chance and it will be a real winner.
What I feel about the show
vaughan-m-941-33624112 March 2014
I have watched many, many true crime series and other series of crime. This one makes me feel a little depressed and dark however, I am attracted to the lead actors and the story lines. It is most dark and compelling at the same time. I am watching the second show and still do t know if I will continue. Catherine is very real but very mixed up. Cant figure out what keeps me attracted to the series but no doubt I will watch the next show. I feel sorry for her and wish I could help her. Thank God no one knows how screwed up she really is! I want to know more about her past and what makes her tick. Hope it is revealed as time goes on....
dark... impressive pilot
aseasister-943-7472778 March 2014
Very excited to see Chloe in another series. I think she is a brilliant actress and I have missed her work. This is an intensely written script right down her alley. Chloe does a great job grabbing our attention and sucking us into her character in the fist scene with just a glance of her eyes..... This is a great pilot and it kept me on on the edge of my seat to see what happened next. Some of the twists and turns in the show were expectable, but not many. this isn't like any other drama on TV, and I've watched them all. A dark rule breaking female cop drama. Can't wait to see how all the characters relate with each other and the story line unfolds....
Just Wrong
sarahkhm29 July 2017
Warning: Spoilers
-May contain spoilers for those who want to watch the original danish version
I am almost halfway through the second episode but already angry by many things. If you watched the original danish version you will understand that they got everything wrong. I am only comparing it to the original because they tried to replicate it or at least the majority of events.
1- The characters have different personalities .. here they are too different, weak, and artificial. The writing, acting, the pace of events, and some changes in the story just shattered the complexity of the characters.
2- Moving too fast. a case in the original was presented in 1hr.30min which made sense because the whole purpose was to catch the killer by understanding him first. I must say in this version the killers lack depth -or at least so far.
3- Poor direction, production, and acting made it difficult to set the dark tone and suspension required for such plot.
4- I noticed that they are trying to integrate the backstory of Catherine but again too fast as I said earlier the characters are different and as I understood from the original ,the lead figures were to immersed in their jobs and didn't have much to share but they had these glimpses which through them were connecting and the viewer was able to grasp their personalities and friendship.
I don't understand how could they ruin such a beautiful show when everything was given to them.
I am almost halfway through the second episode but already angry by many things. If you watched the original danish version you will understand that they got everything wrong. I am only comparing it to the original because they tried to replicate it or at least the majority of events.
1- The characters have different personalities .. here they are too different, weak, and artificial. The writing, acting, the pace of events, and some changes in the story just shattered the complexity of the characters.
2- Moving too fast. a case in the original was presented in 1hr.30min which made sense because the whole purpose was to catch the killer by understanding him first. I must say in this version the killers lack depth -or at least so far.
3- Poor direction, production, and acting made it difficult to set the dark tone and suspension required for such plot.
4- I noticed that they are trying to integrate the backstory of Catherine but again too fast as I said earlier the characters are different and as I understood from the original ,the lead figures were to immersed in their jobs and didn't have much to share but they had these glimpses which through them were connecting and the viewer was able to grasp their personalities and friendship.
I don't understand how could they ruin such a beautiful show when everything was given to them.
Brilliant!
massabielle678 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
I had a sneaky feeling this show would be intense, riveting, suspenseful and overall well acted. If anyone out there has seen the show "Hit or MIss" with Chloe in it, you will understand what I mean by sneaky feeling. She is brilliant and brings such intensity and realism and humanity to what she does especially with "Hit or Miss" and this new thriller "Those Who Kill". She is so on point in her delivery, movements, gestures...she draws you in and keeps you there wanting more and more and more. What is even more intriguing is her relationship with her father and how it has impacted her life and personhood. There is so much there within her family dynamic that adds to her job as a cop. She is sharp, intuitive and determined to follow her own leads even if it means stepping on a few toes. I have very high hopes for this show.
Don't Bother
bobbybits11 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Fast forwarded after hearing the boss mans speech at the first crime scene. Then literally the same scenes are repeated constantly throughout. Really? I had thought my player was in a loop, broken, stuck in groundhog day. Okay! I understand now that the lead investigator had a serious coffin fetish, but after 3 times in that box. I would have thought just maybe you ain't gonna go and do that one again. The dialogue was painful making me want to shove tacks in my ears to make it stop, then just maybe I would be imitating some of their same faces. But what did I gain? Well, Muhahaha! This is how to make a psychotic looking face. When not particularly clever making investigator, with what is done is that same thing over and over again, in awful repetition of mistakes. Any content was about as disturbed as anthropology, throwing in some ridiculous theatrics, then we get the psychological profile of a? But tell me what happened finally.
I don't even want to try to watch the next the next episode, otherwise something would get broken. Avoid!
I don't even want to try to watch the next the next episode, otherwise something would get broken. Avoid!
GREAT Show
kmeyer-606-37659412 May 2014
We're so glad Those Who Kill was given a second chance; never understood why it was taken off the air to begin with. We're huge fans of the Serial Killer genre and this is every bit as good as anything on TV today; especially since there's less and less to watch if you dislike "reality TV" as much as we do. The plot is twisted and a bit hard to follow at times - and Yes, some of the crime scenes border on gory - but the acting is excellent: we really feel the two main characters' inner turmoil. Likewise, the Director captures the "feel" of Pittsburgh as well as its "look" (one of us has family in Pittsburgh & is quite familiar with the City). This is refreshing since few shows other than the Law & Order franchise makes the viewer feel part of the action. (BTW, we loved Alcatraz and still don't know why it was canceled, but that was its one shortcoming in our opinion.) We hope Those Who Kill makes it this time!
Brilliant !!
bernardsimic4 September 2021
Absolutely brilliant show. I'm writing this review not because I wanted to but because I have found that there is no season 2 on here! Absolutely spewing that there isn't a season 2. Some of the comments I've read really amaze me re bad acting/directing. Don't know what the heck they were watching as I think it was very dark but very well done! Recommend you watch it for sure.
Another promising TV series that should not have ended!!!!!!
rajatdahiyax3 January 2015
Those Who Kill is an American crime/drama television series created by Glen Morgan. The series originally premiered on the American cable television network A&E on March 3, 2014, and was re-launched on its sister network, the Lifetime Movie Network, on March 30. It is based on the Danish television series Den som dræber. The show was shot on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On May 18, 2014, Morgan announced the show had been canceled after only ten episodes.
Catherine Jensen, a recently promoted homicide detective, enlists the help of Thomas Schaeffer, a forensic psychologist, to track down serial killers and relentlessly seeks the truth behind the disappearance of her brother that she thinks is linked to his stepfather, Judge Howard Burgess.
Catherine Jensen, a recently promoted homicide detective, enlists the help of Thomas Schaeffer, a forensic psychologist, to track down serial killers and relentlessly seeks the truth behind the disappearance of her brother that she thinks is linked to his stepfather, Judge Howard Burgess.
Mediocre Crime Drama With No Psychological Thrills or Twists
MichaelFab23 April 2015
Sophomoric crime drama has no real psychological terror like True Detective or The Killing. Instead, it's a bland, mainstream procedural with sadistic male killers torturing women without an interesting plot behind it, like Criminal Minds.
I always liked Chloë Sevigny as a supporting actress. She has been in some great films and done a great job. But (just my opinion) I don't feel she is strong enough as the lead star of this show, with no suspenseful story lines & lightweight supporting actors. Like James Morrison as the obligatory Chief of Detectives who always disagrees and yells at her for no reason.
Making the DVD set even worse is the manufacturer did not put a chapter mark after the opening credits. So at the opening music/credits, you can't skip ahead to where the show begins. If you do, you'll jump ahead 12-15 minutes and miss the first act. Also, you can't skip over the "recap" or it will jump 15 min. in. Proving the DVD production is as mediocre as the show itself.
I always liked Chloë Sevigny as a supporting actress. She has been in some great films and done a great job. But (just my opinion) I don't feel she is strong enough as the lead star of this show, with no suspenseful story lines & lightweight supporting actors. Like James Morrison as the obligatory Chief of Detectives who always disagrees and yells at her for no reason.
Making the DVD set even worse is the manufacturer did not put a chapter mark after the opening credits. So at the opening music/credits, you can't skip ahead to where the show begins. If you do, you'll jump ahead 12-15 minutes and miss the first act. Also, you can't skip over the "recap" or it will jump 15 min. in. Proving the DVD production is as mediocre as the show itself.
As good as "the shield" in my view.
pipes-3542628 March 2021
From the way it's written, filmed and acted to the hard edges of the stories and characters this series doesn't miss a beat.
I"d give it 11 stars (extra one for pushing the "acceptable" boundaries of main stream "cop" drama to the MAX).
I love it and I want at least 3 more seasons!
I"d give it 11 stars (extra one for pushing the "acceptable" boundaries of main stream "cop" drama to the MAX).
I love it and I want at least 3 more seasons!
Worst script ever
tjals26 May 2021
I like this show but there's a catch
playmkr278721 June 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Right from the start I have to say that part of what kept me watching for the first season was that I like Pittsburgh and that is where it was filmed. The show is one that does have many plot twists and turns to keep things fresh and exciting.
I have only one major complaint about the show. Many of the incidents are not really believable on a yes that perp could have fled without being caught in that instance. There was an episode where a camera was in play during the investigation but then many other episodes I am thinking I would be checking traffic cams where are they not checking traffic cams. My Vote would have been higher if it were not for this characteristic of the series.
I have only one major complaint about the show. Many of the incidents are not really believable on a yes that perp could have fled without being caught in that instance. There was an episode where a camera was in play during the investigation but then many other episodes I am thinking I would be checking traffic cams where are they not checking traffic cams. My Vote would have been higher if it were not for this characteristic of the series.
A Very Disturbing Series, Dark, Dark, Dark!
martimusross21 July 2021
Those Who Kill - Apple TV - 10 Episodes
This hit the ground running with a gruesome murder and abduction in the first 5 minutes. Apple shows normally have the luxury of limitless time, so they "breath" in a different way like Netflix compared to the crash, bang, wallop of terrestrial TV, it was self-evident this was not an Apple commission from the start. This show attacked the senses and the characters had a previous history so we were just joining them along the way. We had a genuine sense of menace it was very disturbing, I loved it!
Based on the 2011 Danish version of which I have yet to see, it's next.
It is so refreshing to have an adult show with no quarter given to any PC consideration or "woke" anxiety. This show was made in 2014 but it is just being aired now in the UK! The animal instincts of Catherine Jensen showed a woman barely holding it together. The clear inference was that detectives investigating psychopaths were damaged by entering their worlds and predicting their actions and Thomas, played by James Darcy, placed his hand on objects, this implied clairvoyant abilities.
The true mark of a detective series is shocking unpredictability and this show had it in spades, Hawaii 5 O it ain't lol. From some of the reviews on here I can see it was way to dark for an American audience but for us in Europe brought up on Bron/Broen or The Killing it was normal. What I really liked was the short episodic murders combined with the overarching series stories it was great!
Despite some clunky moments I'm giving this a solid 9 out of 10.
This hit the ground running with a gruesome murder and abduction in the first 5 minutes. Apple shows normally have the luxury of limitless time, so they "breath" in a different way like Netflix compared to the crash, bang, wallop of terrestrial TV, it was self-evident this was not an Apple commission from the start. This show attacked the senses and the characters had a previous history so we were just joining them along the way. We had a genuine sense of menace it was very disturbing, I loved it!
Based on the 2011 Danish version of which I have yet to see, it's next.
It is so refreshing to have an adult show with no quarter given to any PC consideration or "woke" anxiety. This show was made in 2014 but it is just being aired now in the UK! The animal instincts of Catherine Jensen showed a woman barely holding it together. The clear inference was that detectives investigating psychopaths were damaged by entering their worlds and predicting their actions and Thomas, played by James Darcy, placed his hand on objects, this implied clairvoyant abilities.
The true mark of a detective series is shocking unpredictability and this show had it in spades, Hawaii 5 O it ain't lol. From some of the reviews on here I can see it was way to dark for an American audience but for us in Europe brought up on Bron/Broen or The Killing it was normal. What I really liked was the short episodic murders combined with the overarching series stories it was great!
Despite some clunky moments I'm giving this a solid 9 out of 10.
Heinous crime
johnfreeman-582082 May 2021
Cancelled after two episodes.
pablo3315812 March 2014
I wanted to like this shoe, but frankly it was terrible, and evidently the viewers did too. A&E shelved this debacle only 2 episodes in due to horrendous ratings. After the premiere, the show lost almost half the viewers it did have on it's opening evening, which prompted them to nuke it. A .5 rating, which dropped to .3 means they could do better running crab fishing repeats and pull better numbers. With 7 episodes still in the can, someone took a major bath on this turkey. I hope Chloe Sevigny got her money up front, and didn't put in a clause for profits. Who knows, maybe someone can leak the unaired ep's so the 6 or 7 people that actually liked it can get their fix.
Simply Awful
gerbaldo9013 February 2021
Having watched and enjoyed many detective dramas in the past such as True Detective I was hoping this was going to be good. Its so bad I don't have the energy to list all the problems with it. It's just so bad. Do not waste your time. I gave up after episode 2 as I have other things to watch. The acting is awful all round so there's one constant at least I guess. The story is absurd and also completely all over the show. Avoid or waste time off your life clock. You have been warned!
Is this a parody?
gmoujik7 January 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Very entertaining, cause the directing is so bad, it makes you burst in uncontrollable laughter! Do you remember Kramer's pilot in Seinfeld? Well, the first episode is very similar. You can actually see the actors WAIT before every other scene. Example: Chloe is about to light a cigarette on the balcony of her flat, but she knows that the male actor in this scene should knock on the door, so she waits for extra 2 sec., then she.. oh surprise.. hears the knock, comes to the door and asks "who is it?" The tone of the answer is so hilarious, you really do think you're watching a sitcom "it's Shaefer!" (they had a falling out just before) I'm gonna look up the director now and filter out any of his future gems!
Unnecessary Cutting
Samanthaknapp14 March 2014
I thought the show was great but WHY WHY does the lead actress have to be a cutter??? If you remove this part of the story line it doesn't ruin or change the show in any way!! Teenagers are so easily influenced and this is real life stuff here... Completely unnecessary !!! I will no longer watch due to this disgusting portrayal of self mutilation! I wish they would take this matter more seriously! I now have to repeat myself because if I want to post a review on this site it has to be 10 lines of text. Makes no sense to me. It's disturbing to think this show thinks it's OK to put this in the show! How does it add value? I felt it just turned me off rather having me enjoy the show anymore. I have a circle of friends whom share similar interests in shows we watch and this one is gone from the list!
REALLY Bad
Warin_West-El3 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I had a choice between watching the original European version or watching this one. And I was dumb enough to believe a reviewer who said the US version is far superior to the Danish version.
What a lie THAT turned out to be. They really should re-title this series "Thrillers for Dummies." For example: In the pilot, the trained police officer opens her door and lets the serial killer jump in and attack her. In the real world, police officers have peep holes on their doors and most likely video surveillance as well.
NO ONE engaged in a dangerous career casually opens their front door without double-checking. So that was an unforgivable stunt.
Then, what appears to be a psycho professor fails to immediately unlock the pseudo-coffin the main character is imprisoned in. And the female cop is like, no problem. Once again, in the REAL world, you pull a stunt like that and don't be surprised if you're pistol-whipped (at a minimum).
I think, in an effort to mimic the Danish version, the US main character smokes. But it seems so out of place. So . . . Weak.
And that's my main problem with the US version: The main character is WAY too timid. THAT character doesn't deserve the position she's in. Real police officers do not hang out at bars. It's far too dangerous. They do their drinking at home. Any police officer who drinks in public is inviting criminals with a grudge to tee off on them once their reaction time has been slowed down.
I tried to watch the second episode but the portrayals on the screen were so ludicrous I gave up.
I'm now going to download the European version and give that a go. ANYTHING is better than this crap.
What a lie THAT turned out to be. They really should re-title this series "Thrillers for Dummies." For example: In the pilot, the trained police officer opens her door and lets the serial killer jump in and attack her. In the real world, police officers have peep holes on their doors and most likely video surveillance as well.
NO ONE engaged in a dangerous career casually opens their front door without double-checking. So that was an unforgivable stunt.
Then, what appears to be a psycho professor fails to immediately unlock the pseudo-coffin the main character is imprisoned in. And the female cop is like, no problem. Once again, in the REAL world, you pull a stunt like that and don't be surprised if you're pistol-whipped (at a minimum).
I think, in an effort to mimic the Danish version, the US main character smokes. But it seems so out of place. So . . . Weak.
And that's my main problem with the US version: The main character is WAY too timid. THAT character doesn't deserve the position she's in. Real police officers do not hang out at bars. It's far too dangerous. They do their drinking at home. Any police officer who drinks in public is inviting criminals with a grudge to tee off on them once their reaction time has been slowed down.
I tried to watch the second episode but the portrayals on the screen were so ludicrous I gave up.
I'm now going to download the European version and give that a go. ANYTHING is better than this crap.
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