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Killing Eve ― 4x01 (Review)

“It’s been two years since S3 and my last review. At first I wasn’t sure whether I would continue writing these, but since it’s the last season I thought ― why not? Then again, I’m mostly writing these for myself and adding all of my chaotic thoughts in one place, so if any of you feel like reading these, enjoy!

The Opening Sequence

I think almost everyone thought that the person on the bike was Villanelle, I probably would’ve too, if I didn’t get spoiled in stan twitter lol. The whole riding the bike scene is such a nice parallel to Villanelle’s scene in the pilot episode. That only reminds me how many moments like these exist in the show. The question here is: how many of them are intentional? I’ll go ahead and say that this one was. I wouldn’t be surprised if they used the same bike for both scenes since it looks pretty much identical lol.

If you really pay attention it’s easy to spot the differences in Eve’s body language as soon as she gets off the bike. The fact that she pulled out her pistol, which was not necessary(?), and started pointing it towards everyone she saw in that building shows the level of recklessness and boldness she acquired during these past few months. And yeah, let me quote 1x07 Eve by adding: “the way she walks”, because there is a completely different flair to it.

Eve & Konstantin

“You’re head of town” really now? Didn’t Konstantin plan to go to Cuba for like second half of S3? As much as we knew at the time, was that he was in huge trouble with the twelve for stealing money, Carolyn almost killed him and let’s just say it was perfect time for him to lay low somewhere. So him becoming a mayor of some Russian town/city paints a whole different picture.

Seeing Konstantin’s reaction to someone coming to kill him still sends me lmao. Him rolling his eyes and heavy sigh says it all. He isn’t one bit surprised. However, what does surprise him, and most of us, is that it’s Eve. The problem with the premiere episodes? Is the fact that a bunch of BTS photos were leaked during filming and most of us saw Konstantin with his bandaged hand and the trailer basically revealed that it’s Eve who shot him, so I kind of was waiting for that to happen.

Eve was pretty pissed of the last we saw her, and rightfully so, since Konstantin indirectly got Kenny killed and yet Carolyn allowed him to escape. So this time Eve made sure to take her revenge by shooting him. In the hand. *inserts Eve’s weak threat to shoot Konstantin in the leg from 1x08*

It’s interesting how Konstantin kept insisting he doesn’t know anything about Helene or where she was. Yet he did know about Rhian and the way Villanelle killed her. They are all so shady, I wouldn’t be surprised if Konstantin knew more than he was letting on, but in this case he gave Eve enough to spare his life. For now.

“You shot me in my hand”; “Oh get over it!” ― if that ain’t peak comedy, I don’t know what is lol. Again, another parallel to Villanelle shooting Konstantin and him bringing it up only to hear Villanelle shout “When will you get over that?” As if it was nothing more than a scratch lmao.

“She looks French, okay?” ― of course that’s enough of a description for our Hot French MILF™.

“If you want to find Helene, why not just ask Villanelle?” ― this could only mean that Konstantin still thinks Villanelle works for the twelve, despite her repeatedly telling him last season that she wants out. Makes me wonder if he thinks that the reason she decided not to leave with him is because she wanted to keep working for the twelve? Clearly they have a lot to catch up. Now, Eve coming there to interrogate him was enough for him to draw a conclusion that she and Villanelle are not talking to each other. Which should be more than enough to let us know that something happened between them. In fact, Eve is so determined to avoid Villanelle that she’d rather hunt down Konstantin in RUSSIA, than call/text Villanelle about Helene. Yup, both Villanelle and Eve have each other’s numbers since S1 and neither of them actually used it. *sighs* gays.

“Whatever this is, you won’t come out of it”; “Thank God” ― so that’s it, then? Eve fully made up her mind that this ‘revenge mission’ will cost her her life? I mean she has lost everyone, except Villanelle, who hasn’t been around for a long time, so in a sense she has nothing to lose. Then again, she did say back in 3x08 that whenever she images her future she sees Villanelle’s face. Perhaps she no longer imagines the future? Because deep down she knows it’s not possible for her? That she’s too far gone?

Villanelle

♪ You made a believer out of me ♪ ― oh pleease, if that ain’t Villanelle indirectly referring to Eve lmao. I LOVE how everything ties them together, no matter what they are doing. It’s like the universe keeps sending signs left and right that they are soulmates and that they can’t live without one another.

Right from the get go it’s apparent that Barbara and Vicar aren’t too fond of “Nelle”. Do they really see through Villanelle’s act, since no one can be that perfect? Guess Villanelle is trying too hard to the point where it started feeling unnatural, too good to be true. “I don’t know how you can be so good all the time” ― poor May is still innocent and naive to spot that. For now. “I don’t have any other choice” ― you mean, this is the only way Eve will notice you again, since you’ve changed, Villanelle? This shows just how much her mother and Helene calling her a monster affected her. The point is, Eve never wanted or asked her to change, be better... Eve is the only one who understands her and accepts her as she is, but Villanelle’s past traumas are not allowing her to see it.

Eve

“Stop what you’re doing before it’s too late” soundtrack by Unloved is one of my favorites ever since I heard it. It’s a shame it hasn’t been released just yet. But I’m impatiently waiting for it. This song stands out because it only plays during Eve’s scenes and it makes the lyrics so much more personal. It’s like the show itself is trying to warn her, to stop it all while she still has the chance, but Eve clearly is not listening, she doesn’t hear what we hear.

It’s so interesting to see what kind of life, routine Eve has adopted. It’s very similar to her starting point back in S3, except it’s quite the opposite. In S3 she started out miserable and on her own. Her house a mess. Her drinking wine during the evenings and hiding from the world at her work. Now? Now she’s staying at a hotel, working out, taking care of herself and hunting down the twelve in the middle of it. Love that for her.

Eve & Yusuf

It’s so funny that I had to rewatch the episode a couple of times (and even pause it) to fully pay attention to what these two are talking lol. Apparently both of them just received a warning from their job due to their absence. As soon as Eve got into the truck she was willing to work for “one hour” and then she was going to get back to tracking down Helene. It’s apparent that neither Eve nor Yusuf really care about their actual job (I’m still not sure what that is lmao).

Thankfully it’s pretty clear that there is nothing romantic between these two, so we shouldn’t worry much about Yusuf. From the looks of it they are more like friends with benefits, or should I say, colleagues with benefits type, and it’s only a matter of time until it’s Yusuf’s turn to go. Sorry not sorry.

I love it when it’s supposed to be a scene with Eve and Yusuf and Villanelle still is present in some way. This time in form of invitation. Eve didn’t even hesitate to tear it into pieces lol. It shows how pissed off she is with Villanelle, but the reason is still unclear. Perhaps even Eve sees Villanelle is putting on a show once more. After all... Nelle is not the one Eve fell for, so naturally she’s not one bit interested in her baptism BS. (it still is heartbreaking to know she has been rejecting her invitations for God knows how long. At least Villanelle is trying her best to create the best show for her.)

Not them putting on sexy music right before they have sex *groans*. At first I didn’t question why or how Eve got “in the mood” for it, but the more I think about it, the more I’m leaning towards the fact that Villanelle sent her an invitation. Or... was it the fact that Eve shot Konstantin in the hand that was a major turn on? Both Villanelle and Eve love power and control so it wouldn’t be a surprise.

Ohhh the way we all thought that Yusuf is going to try to kill Eve by strangling her in the park.. the fact that they showed that bit in the trailer means that it’s not what it looks like, otherwise they wouldn’t have spoiled it in the first place. Not gonna lie, I’d love to see Eve snap his neck with her thighs... I mean they started it, Eve should’ve put an early end to it lmao.

Carolyn & Hugo

There has been rumors about Hugo possibly coming back but they ended just as quickly as they appeared so I didn’t have high hopes for it to happen, but it did! I’m glad at least a couple of characters from previous seasons are coming back to tie everything together (Good job, Laura!)

Carolyn has been demoted and let’s just say she’s not happy about it. At least she has a job at all. But it’s clear she still has a couple of contacts that are helping her to investigate the twelve (Milos).

It wouldn’t be Hugo if he didn’t barge in like that bragging about his new position, which was previously Carolyn’s. He did get shot after all and I’m all for him giving Carolyn a hard time, but he has no idea who he’s dealing with. It seems like he underestimates the twelve and just how dangerous they are, thinking he got everything figured out only because he got a leverage over Carolyn. Makes me wonder how did he get those pictures of Paul’s dead body..? Maybe Carolyn had more enemies at work if they were exchanging such information to someone like Hugo.

Christian Dinner

Villanelle preparing fish and loaves because she wouldn’t know what to make otherwise is so hilarious, but also really adorable of her 😭

Them naming the black cat Lucifer is peak comedy lmao!

Seeing how both, May and Vicar, reacted to Luficer hissing at Villanelle truly shows both of their attitudes towards her. May immediately rose up to take Lucifer away, while Vicar told May to leave it be. At this point it’s clear that Vicar doesn’t want Villanelle around for long since he is bringing up the fact that she’s not going to stay there with them forever.

They are trying to tell me that it’s been 8 or so months and only now Villanelle is about to be baptized..?

RIP Lucifer

This is probably the first time in this episode so far when Villanelle was by herself. There was no one else around that could watch her. There was no reason for her to pretend. Yet she still chose to pray. Pray for a new life. This time she was genuinely trying and it was even more heartbreaking to witness 😭

NOT Lucifer coming from behind her while she was praying 😭😭😭

We all saw where this was headed... I hate it so much, but a point had to be made, I guess. No matter how good she tried to appear to be, death would still be surrounding her, in one way or another. The only thing that somewhat comforts me is that that kill was accidental... then again, her killing the cat means she killed Lucifer...? Is that intentional? I think so.

May aka the Fanfic Writer

A couple of peeps have mentioned something about someone writing fanfic in the show and there you have it!

The way May represents the fandom as a whole is INSANE! She writes fanfic of herself and ‘Nelle’, is completely in love with her and once given an opportunity, will tell you all the amazing things about Nelle.

“Now tell me why you like me so much” ― if this scene ain’t us explaining why we love Villanelle, then I don’t know what is.

This wasn’t the first time Villanelle had her hair stroked, which also happened back in 2x05 while she was “grieving” for Eve. I guess this is one of the things that brings her comfort. Along with stroking her ego ofc.

“You’re the best person I’ve ever met” ― DO NOT THROW ANOTHER PARALLEL MY WAY LIKE THIS!! Niko literally told Eve she was the best person he knew back in 2x04, which makes May the female version of Niko 😭

Eve & Carolyn

Only seeing them together in the trailer made me roll my eyes since it seemed like they were going the same route again. Carolyn finding Eve and asking her to work for her. Like she did in each previous season. This time Eve saw it coming and refused right away lol. (That is until Carolyn left)

Carolyn clearly had made her homework prior to meeting Eve, since she knows where she works and that she’s still investigating the twelve. Interesting because it was Carolyn herself who told Eve to stop investigating them all together back in 3x08. Now Eve is basically her only lead to find out more about the twelve. How tables have turned...

Carolyn knows exactly what she’s doing by coming to Eve... like in S3 she came in and even though Eve refused, she still left the file with her... knowing that sooner or later Eve will still do the work for her since she can’t help herself lol. How convenient. At least she’s willing to pay this time.

The Preparation for Baptism

Besides Villanelle showing off her knowledge of the lines to Vicar, the absolute highlight of this scene was Villanelle trying to find the right spot for Eve to sit so she could see the angel wings behind her 😭 she was being shy and nervous, I bet not seeing the love of your life for longer than half a year will affect you in many such ways.

“I can’t reserve a seat at my own party?” ― Villanelle pls 😂

Did Barbara actually dig up the dead cat from the freaking graveyard only so she could show it to the Vicar?? She seriously needs to go

Conversation with the Vicar

One good point the Vicar made is that “Nelle” was with them for months and they hardly knew anything about her. And that led her to remind him, and let us know, what story she has cooked up for Nelle.

“Born in Russia, abandoned in an orphanage and sold into slavery” ― well she’s not really lying here, just being extra dramatic about the slavery part lol. I mean I could see why Vicar didn’t trust her, having such a suspicious background while pretending to be a saint.

The fact that she thinks if no one were to see her being baptized means it didn’t happen shows her lack of faith. But then again, it’s one the ways she knows how to operate, through a show.

I find it interesting that Villanelle didn’t directly lie or admit that she didn’t believe in God. Instead, her actual answer revealed so much. I think she truly believed that being around people who believed in God would help her change and I want to hug her for trying so hard 🥺️

I feel like Eve really needs to open up to Villanelle and let her know that she loves her the way she is and accepts her because suddenly Eve’s acceptance from 3x08 was completely erased from V’s mind 😭

The Funeral Home

The more I rewatch it the more it makes me question Eve’s disguise choice. Was she pretending to be Anna?!

Not gonna lie, Pam’s behavior does remind me of Villanelle’s back in 1x03 when she was pretending to be a nurse in that fetish clinic 👀

The way Eve straight up asks Pam if she knows Helene like... Eve honey, you’re better than that. Now Pam definitely knows you’re up to something.

The Baptism

Seeing Villanelle’s expression drop as probably did her heart, while watching strangers come in without a sight of Eve was truly heartbreaking😭 really brings me back to 2x04 of when Eve didn’t show up... the only difference is that Eve wanted to come to Amsterdam even if she didn’t receive that post card from Villanelle... where’s here she did receive the invitation and decided not to show up 😭😭😭

Villanelle’s reaction to actually being baptized like... 🤔 asdjngsdjfsfs

Eve discussing Pam

“The look in her eye... I’ve seen it before. I can’t explain it” ― Hold up... HOLD UP for a moment! Eve did see it before. With Villanelle. And guess what? Eve described every tiny detail about her back in 1x02, so how come she can’t explain it now?!

“That was an expert analysis” ― well Eve is an expert. Like Carolyn said, an expert of female assassin’s. So what’s changed? Or was this a writing decision that basically yet again confirms Villanelle and Eve are soulmates?? Since Villanelle is the only one Eve can connect on such a deep level to understand her like that? Or am I not getting something here?

The Fish Tank Scene

You’d think since Eve didn’t stop up at baptism, which was a very special day for Villanelle, she would be very angry and wouldn’t want to see Eve at all... yet here she comes, looks at her only the one completely in love could look and forgives the love of her life not showing up 😭

Villanelle going as far as to kneel before Eve... let’s be honest...we all know what we first thought was going to happen there 🤡

“If you’d really changed, you wouldn’t have come here” ― you mean, if Villanelle stopped loving and caring for you then yeah she probably wouldn’t have come there, but that’s not what she meant, Eve 😭

“If you’d really changed, you wouldn’t have let me.” ― also a good point. I mean maybe Eve could’ve made it harder for Villanelle to find her if she really wanted to leave Villanelle behind?

The moral of the story: both parties are trying to avoid each other but they have failed and now they came to blame one another since they can’t admit feelings for one another 🤡 aka. typical gay activity

Also, the fact that we don’t know what actually happened after bridge and Eve being so mad at Villanelle for no reason like?? She went as far as to slap her hoping that will drive her away... and it did break her heart, you could see it in her eyes... there could’ve been a short scene where Eve could’ve either told Yusuf or what happened or wrote something in a diary, a flashback, something so they could let the audience connect the dots... but instead we only got an explanation through one of Laura’s interviews.. which apparently described that Eve is trying to keep Villanelle as far away from herself so she could fully focus on the twelve, otherwise she wouldn’t be able to stick to the main mission with Villanelle around and in a way I understand... I mean who could focus on anything when Villanelle is next to you lol? However, that does not mean Eve has to be that cold with her... and there was no sign, no confirmation Eve is doing this to protect Villanelle... and I’m really hoping that we will get it in the future episodes... there has to be something more obvious that explains it.

“Yes I want to, yeah I want to really get to know you more” ― STOP IT WITH THE LYRICS ARE KILLING ME 😭😭😭

Tracking Down Helene

Look... I support Eve following Pam to get to Helene, but not that close!! Right before Pam got her I was really thinking like “did she seriously not notice someone right behind her all this time? Especially in the area where there were no people but them two?” and then Pam appeared out of nowhere to warn Eve not to mess with her. But we know Eve better than she does... nothing will stop Eve from getting what she wants 😂

One look at the car and BAM, there she is! Looks pretty French, huh?

Pam could’ve knocked Eve out if she wanted to...which leads me to think that maybe she did want Eve to follow her...? Maybe Pam already told Helene about Eve coming to search for her and Helene told Pam to lure Eve to her...? Making her think that she has trakced her down on her own...?

Nelle’s outburst

“It’s very much in your interest for me to believe in you” ― pls this bitch is actually killing me here 🤣🤣🤣

“I knew you weren’t real” ― that’s what happens when the love of your life rejects you I’m afraid... all the faith is gone in an instant. Come on V, all of it was for Eve from the beginning, let’s be real here.

“No one can pretend as well as that” ― oh sweetie... you’re in for a damn ride. Probably your last one too lmao!

“She knows you’d never hurt anyone...”; “You don’t know me” ― aaand here was the part where I was waiting for that sweet kiss to come... and it never did 🤡 interesting how Villanelle was trying so hard to receive that recognition of being a good person, the best one in fact, this entire episode and now that May tells her she wouldn’t hurt anyone since she’s so good, that’s when Villanelle feels like she has to prove her wrong. Because May doesn’t know anything about her... sadly. And thus drowning May I think was a form of lashing out due to Eve’s rejection.

Not “Jesus” playing while Villanelle is literally killing May... ☠️☠️☠️

Now that instant regret completely mirrors Eve’s at the end of 1x08 after she stabbed her out of impulse and immediately realized what she has done. I guess Villanelle is so used to killing that it almost feels like she has to, its a natural thing for her to do... so not doing it it’s just weird. Off. Kudos to her for quickly realizing what she did and reviving May 🙌

Vlad & Carolyn

Well I didn’t expect to see Vlad again, so this was quite a surprise!

“Hello traitor” ― let’s just say Vlad is still very bitter for being pushed under the bus... and rightfully so.

Is Carolyn this desperate that she’s willing to come and work for the Russian’s now to get some kind of information? Or does she have another plan for them?

The Introduction of Jesus!Villanelle

When Jodie kept teasing that they are going to be pushing boundaries with Villanelle, I’ve never, not in my wildest dreams, could’ve seen THIS coming.

I’m going to say this now, Jesus!Villanelle is the craziest and BEST thing that happened in KE and I am not going to accept any criticism for it. In a way it makes total sense knowing that Villanelle has such a strong god complex and that she now completely “lost” her faith, that the only one that could lead her is herself. IN DRAG 🥵️

Jodie admitting that playing Jesus!Villanelle is the sexiest she has ever felt PLEASE, I LOVE THAT SHE SAID IT, AS SHE SHOULD 😭

When you really think about it, Jesus!Villanelle is a GENIUS choice for a Jesus representation for Villanelle since it does include her sense of fashion, her sexuality, her gender fluidity... all those things that Jodie mentioned ARE there and I’m just like...🤯

At the same time a part of me still can’t believe that part happened.. like it’s too crazy good to be true.. but it did and I will NEVER recover from it lol... I mean if Jesus looked like this, you can call me religious lmao

The soundtracks

I don’t think any other show puts so much meaning into songs and lyrics they choose.. like the songs are literally made for this show, for these scenes and these characters...they add up so much more meaning and depth to them, it blows my mind every single time.. but the fact that Unloved created a couple new songs for this season is literally chef’s kiss 🤌

Well, if anyone lasted until this part, THANK YOU for taking your time to read my mess of a review lol! I’ll be back tomorrow with the second episode review!

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