13 Episodes
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The investigation into Rosie Larsen's murder continues, revealing a complex web of corruption. Detectives Sarah Linden, a determined and often obsessive investigator, and Stephen Holder, her initially manipulated but now loyal partner, are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. Rosie Larsen, a seemingly innocent teenager, is at the heart of this mystery, and her death exposes dark secrets within Seattle's political landscape. Darren Richmond, a mayoral candidate, is initially a prime suspect, but his paralysis after Belko Royce shoots him and commits suicide shifts the focus of the investigation.
Linden and Holder discover that Rosie's murder is tied to a major waterfront development project and political figures. They learn Rosie was a casino maid who overheard a crucial meeting on the casino's restricted tenth floor, involving Mayor Adams and Chief Jackson. Evidence like a bloody keycard and Rosie's backpack slowly piece together the conspiracy. The detectives face significant obstacles, including Holder being captured and beaten, and Linden being attacked and briefly institutionalized. A shocking twist reveals Stan Larsen is not Rosie's biological father, and David Ranier is.
Ultimately, Jamie Wright, Richmond's campaign manager, confesses to murdering Rosie to protect Richmond's political career. He accidentally knocked her unconscious, and his aunt, Terry Marek, then pushes the car with Rosie, still alive in the trunk, into the lake, believing she was helping Michael Ames. Holder kills Jamie during his arrest. Darren Richmond wins the mayoral election, and the Larsen family finds a semblance of closure through Rosie's final film.
Season 2 of The Killing covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:
Season 2, Episode 1: Reflections - Sarah Linden returns to Seattle after discovering the evidence against Darren Richmond was faked. Belko Royce shoots Richmond, paralyzing him, and then commits suicide. The investigation into Rosie Larsen's murder takes a darker turn as Linden suspects a larger conspiracy.
Season 2, Episode 2: My Lucky Day - Rosie Larsen's bloody backpack is delivered to her family, revealing the police arrested the wrong suspect. Sarah learns Richmond attempted suicide the night of Rosie's murder, clearing him. Meanwhile, Holder realizes he's been manipulated. The episode concludes with Jamie admitting he accidentally knocked Rosie unconscious and Terry, realizing Ames wouldn't leave his wife, drove the car with Rosie in the trunk into the lake.
Season 2, Episode 3: Numb - Linden tracks down Rosie's backpack, which turns out to be Holder's, and they reunite. The Beau Soleil headquarters burns down, destroying evidence. Stan learns Rosie drowned in the car trunk. Mitch Larsen returns, haunted by visions of Rosie. Richmond grapples with his paralysis. The episode concludes with Linden and Holder deciding to work together again, retrieving Rosie's bloody backpack.
Season 2, Episode 4: Ogi Jun - Detectives Linden and Holder identify the man with the "Ogi Jun" tattoo as Alexi, the son of a man Stan Larsen killed to escape the mob. Alexi is found to have drawn Rosie, but he is cleared as a suspect, revealing Stan's mob past is resurfacing.
Season 2, Episode 5: Ghosts of the Past - Detectives Linden and Holder interrogate Alexi, who reveals Rosie saw a black luxury car and that Stan Larsen is not Rosie's biological father. Meanwhile, Darren Richmond learns that Mayor Adams may have set him up. Stan kisses Terry, and Mitch Larsen attempts to connect with a runaway girl who resembles Rosie.
Season 2, Episode 6: Openings - Linden and Holder investigate Michael Ames, discovering Rosie had attempted to blackmail him. Stan learns he is not Rosie's biological father, a fact he has known for some time. Mitch continues to care for a runaway named Tina, who steals from her. The episode concludes with Linden and Jack seeking refuge at Holder's apartment, only to be watched by an unknown figure in a car, hinting at a larger conspiracy and the revelation that David Ranier is Rosie's biological father.
Season 2, Episode 7: Keylala - Detectives Linden and Holder reinvestigate the casino, following a lead about a construction project and Rosie's voicemail. Stan Larsen, seeking justice for Rosie, makes an uneasy alliance with Darren Richmond. Meanwhile, Holder is captured and beaten by casino security, while Linden faces a warning on the reservation. The episode concludes with Holder's capture, leaving his fate uncertain.
Season 2, Episode 8: Off the Reservation - A frantic search ensues for a beaten Stephen Holder, who is found alive but severely injured on Indian land. Rosie Larsen is revealed to have been a casino maid, not a prostitute, and possessed a key to the casino's mysterious tenth floor. Linden is forced to surrender her badge and gun, while Holder recovers and reunites with Linden to investigate the casino further.
Season 2, Episode 9: Sayonara Hiawatha - Linden and Holder, now working outside official channels, retrieve Rosie's casino key and discover she witnessed a meeting involving Chief Jackson and Michael Ames on the casino's tenth floor. Mitch learns Rosie planned to run away and met her biological father. Linden is attacked after finding a bloody keycard, and Rosie's death is revealed to be a byproduct of political corruption and a botched attempt to silence her.
Season 2, Episode 10: 72 Hours - Sarah Linden is institutionalized for 72 hours, ostensibly for her own safety, while Holder uncovers that Rosie Larsen overheard a meeting between Mayor Adams and Chief Jackson regarding the waterfront development, leading to her murder. Mayor Adams and Chief Jackson are revealed to be directly involved in the conspiracy surrounding Rosie's death. The episode concludes with Holder explaining the full scope of the conspiracy to Lt. Carlson, implicating Ames and the Polish mob.
Season 2, Episode 11: Bulldog - Linden and Holder obtain a federal warrant to search the casino, leading Linden to secretly keep a crucial bloody keycard. Meanwhile, Darren Richmond publicly reveals his suicide attempt on the night Rosie Larsen died, shocking his campaign staff. Stan is forced to confront his past with the mob, resulting in Alexi killing Janek in revenge. The episode concludes with the keycard pointing towards Richmond's office.
Season 2, Episode 12: Donnie or Marie - Linden and Holder suspect Gwen and Jamie, who are revealed to have been at the Wapi Eagle Casino the night Rosie died. Mayor Adams makes a deal with Linden and Holder to drop their investigation into him in exchange for solving the Larsen case. Jamie is revealed to have been on the elevator to the tenth floor with Rosie, Chief Jackson, and Michael Ames, and the episode ends with a chilling shot of Jamie from casino security footage. The Larsen family attempts to find normalcy as Election Day arrives.
Season 2, Episode 13: What I Know - Jamie Wright confesses to murdering Rosie Larsen, revealing he acted to protect Darren Richmond's campaign. Terry, Jamie's aunt, ultimately pushes the car with Rosie's body into the lake, believing she was helping Michael Ames. Jamie is killed by Holder during his arrest. The Larsen family receives closure through Rosie's final film, and Richmond wins the mayoral election.
