After a lengthy wait, Netflix has finally added the fourth and final season of Killing Eve, completing the box set. The hit BBC show first aired in 2018, created by Fleabag breakout Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Jodie Comer as psychopathic assassin Villanelle, opposite British intelligence investigator Eve (Sandra Oh). When they are placed into each other’s orbits, their deadly missions take an unexpected turn as they find themselves undeniably drawn to each other.
The absolute feral chemistry between the two leads over the course of four seasons (also written by Saltburn’s Emerald Fennel, Suzanne Heathcote, and Lauren Neal) cultivated a devoted fanbase, as well as securing the show Bafta, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards. Although the cat-and-mouse thriller with a comedic twist started on a high note, with season one landing a 96% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score. The show also stars Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia, and Owen McDonnell.
Critical and Fan Reception
However, the show lost its momentum, with both fans and critics left unimpressed by the final season, with some even dubbing it ‘one of the worst TV endings’ ever. Now you can decide for yourself, as Netflix has added the final batch of episodes for viewers to binge. If anything, this is your sign to watch the show from the start, with the first season alone making it well worth the watch for many.
Praise from Critics and Fans
- ‘Captivating, dramatic, addictive and different,’ Annette B praised on RT.
- ‘Chef’s kiss! This show is spectacular, and I still rewatch it all the time!’ Ethan O declared.
- ‘PWB put her whole heart and soul into the writing, and it shows truly and utterly,’ Madallyn T shared.
Jodie’s award-winning stint as the strange, chameleon-esque Villanelle is a standout for many. Over with critics, the New Statesman declared: ‘[Jodie Comer] plays Villanelle, a gorgeous, magnetic, sociopathic serial killer, all gleeful brutality and spite, in Killing Eve, 2018’s best TV show…’
The New Zealand Herald shared: ‘Addictive, entertaining and full of suspense, Killing Eve is television at its thrilling best.’ Collider reflected: ‘Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are both outstanding in this gleefully fun and wonderfully smart series that puts women in roles too often reserved just for men.’
Behind the Scenes
Season four showrunner Laura explained to The Standard that the actors were also involved in shaping the narrative by the end. ‘We would have conversations where one of them would say: “Actually I think my character would do something a bit more like this, or wouldn’t say this word, but might say this word.” It’s [been] so nice to have those actors on hand and so willing to collaborate,’ she said.
All four seasons of Killing Eve are streaming on Netflix now.
