"The Killing" is back from the dead...again.
According to USA Today, Netflix is set to resurrect the AMC drama, which was canceled twice, for a final six episode run, the streaming site announced on Friday. Though a premiere date has yet to be announced, Netflix will make all six episodes of the drama's fourth and final season available at once to subscribers.
"The rich, serialized storytelling in The Killing thrives on Netflix, and we believe that it is only fitting to give Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder a proper send off," Cindy Holland, vice president of original content for Netflix, said in a statement. "We are looking forward to offering fans both existing and new a series that we know is perfectly suited for on-demand viewing."
Series stars Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman will return to the crime drama for its conclusion, producer Fox Television Studios said. Creator Veena Sud is also on board the final season.
"It's a true testament to 'The Killing' creator Veena Sud, and the stellar cast led so compellingly by Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman, that fans remained so passionate about the show," David Madden, president, Fox Television Studios, said in a statement. " We're gratified that our partners at Netflix recognized this, and are giving us the opportunity to complete the story in a way that will be satisfying to our loyal audience."
"The Killing," based on a Danish series and developed by Veena Sud, has had a rocky history. AMC canceled it after a second-year ratings slump, reversed its decision and then axed it again after the third season aired in the summer. The third season debuted to 1.8 million viewers, while the finale brought in 1.5 million viewers.
Netflix has made as they recently announced a partnership with Marvel that will result in four live-action superhero series that will debut in 2015. All of the series will lead up to one big miniseries event titled "The Defenders."
Netflix has garnered a lot of critical praise recently for its original series Orange Is the New Black and House of Cards.
"The Killing" Seasons 1-3 are currently streaming on Netflix.
