The Killing

Picking up where Season 3 left off… As the detectives follow through with a difficult decision, Sarah is haunted, and two words change Holder’s life. Meanwhile, a picture perfect family is found murdered, survived only by the son, Kyle. The new case leads Sarah and Holder to Colonel Margaret Rayne and St. George’s Military Academy.

Sarah and Holder develop opposing theories on the case, but find it helpful to look at the Stansbury mansion from a different perspective. As Kyle re-acclimates to St. George’s and the cadets close ranks, Colonel Rayne asserts her dominance. A civilian comes to SPD prying for answers. Holder invests in his future with Caroline.

The Detectives start digging up Stansbury family secrets after their bodies are buried. Kyle finds a kindred spirit in Colonel Rayne. Sarah makes a bold play to cover her tracks and says goodbye while Holder goes off the rails. Reddick’s suspicions grow as he keeps digging.

The investigation leads Sarah and Holder deeper into the world of Seattle’s most privileged. Kyle eschews a St. George’s tradition and becomes afraid that his life is in danger. Sarah impulsively burns a bridge. Holder demands answers and gets caught in a lie.

Sarah makes the investigation personal when people from the past resurface, leaving Holder to wonder who he can trust. Colonel Rayne flexes her political connections as Kyle learns the truth about St. George’s Military Academy. Reddick uses his leverage.

Holder faces a painful choice alone and Sarah finds the monster. Colonel Rayne finds herself cornered and Kyle goes home. Everyone confronts the painful consequences. Sarah finds something she thought she lost.