Killing Eve made its much-anticipated return to screens for its final series on Monday, with the murderous Villanelle struggling to move on from her deadly past.
The series opener sees all of the main characters attempting a reinvention, with little success, as our titular heroine is hell-bent on finding Helene, with the help of her hunky new beau.
Elsewhere, despite trying to force a belief in God by getting baptised, it’s clear Villanelle can’t just switch off her deadling instincts, accidentally drowning a cat before coming close to killing a fellow observer.
It’s back! Killing Eve made its much-anticipated return to screens for its final series on Monday, with the murderous Villanelle struggling to move on from her deadly past
The episode begins with a leather-clad figure speeding through Russia on a motorbike, driving past faded posters of a beloved politician: Konstantin, who has reinvented himself as a local mayor.
After apprehending a guard, the armed figure makes their way into the office where Konstantin is receiving a head massage, and as he stands down the gun’s barrel, he notes: ‘If I’m going to die, can I at least take this off? The headlines wouldn’t be good.’
The figure then removes their helmet, and it’s revealed to be Eve – who shoots Konstantin in the leg as revenge for Kenny’s death.
Love is in the air! The series opener sees all of the main characters attempting a reinvention, as our titular heroine is hell-bent on finding Helene, with the help of her hunky new beau
Demanding the whereabouts of Helene so she can destroy the mysterious organisation The Twelve, Konstantin notes her best chance is to contact Villanelle.
It’s then revealed that our beloved assassin is a far cry from her killer ways, performing in a lavish church to a watching congregation.
Appearing to have committed herself to religious work, Villanelle is seen cleaning carpets and collecting orders of service, and after a fellow worshipper lauds her for her commitment to her faith, she ominously notes: ‘I have to.’
It’s then revealed that Eve has landed herself a new job in private security alongside a hunky new boyfriend named Yusuf, who far from being ‘camouflage’ for her new life, is assisting with her quest for revenge.
A man of service? The episode begins with a leather-clad figure speeding through Russia on a motorbike threatening Konstantin, who has reinvented himself as a local mayor
Hell-bent: Demanding the whereabouts of Helene so she can destroy the mysterious organisation The Twelve, Konstantin notes her best chance is to contact Villanelle
New face: It’s then revealed that Eve has landed herself a new job in private security alongside a hunky new boyfriend named Yusuf, who far from being ‘camouflage’
Among her post, it’s revealed she’s been sent an invitation to Villanelle’s baptism, which Eve quickly tears to shreds, before Yusef reveals he’s gotten her a new lead by finding the funeral home where former Twelve assassin Rhian’s body was taken.
Meanwhile, in Mallorca, Carolyn has landed herself a tedious new position as a cultural attaché, that includes attending plays and judging sandcastle competitions, and as she receives her daily briefing she is greeted by an unexpected visitor.
It’s clear she is far from interesting in teaching children about British culture, and is investigating murders connected to The Twelve with the help of Czech intelligence… before she is rudely interrupted by the newly-promoted (and smug) Hugo, who has landed her old job in Russia.
New life: Appearing to have committed herself to religious work, Villanelle is seen cleaning carpets and collecting orders of service
Helping hand: Yusef shows his commitment to Eve by helping track down the funeral home where former Twelve member Rhian’s body was stored
While Hugo tries to convince Carolyn to stand down, she notes The Twelve are more dangerous than any of the hostile states, despite his threats she could spend a ‘long long long time’ in prison.
Hugo reminds Carolyn that she is responsible for Paul Bradwell’s death, but she simply brushed it off noting his ‘inflamed’ sunburn.
Meanwhile Villanelle has fully embraced her new religious calling, eating little more than fish and loaves for dinner, and moving in with a fellow observer named May and her father.
Dropped down the ranks: Meanwhile, in Mallorca, Caroyln has landed herself a tedious new position as a cultural attaché
At odds: Hugo, who has now been promoted to her old job in Russia, issues a chilling threat to stop investigating, or face going to prison for a ‘long long long time’
It’s a far cry from the ruthless killer fans have grown to love in three series past, as she prays for a ‘new life’ before bonding with a household cat named Lucifer, who violently bites her before drowning in the bath.
Attempting to distract herself from the accident, Villanelle begs a less-than pure May – who had been in the midst of penning racy fiction – to stroke her hair.
Back in London, Eve is reluctantly reuniting with Carolyn, who tries to enlist her help in tracking down a killer who is murdering members of The Twelve, and despite her refusal, it’s clear she is tempted to investigate.
No thanks! Back in London, Eve is reluctantly reuniting with Carolyn, who tries to enlist her help in tracking down a killer who is murdering members of The Twelve
Hell-bent: Villanelle prays for a ‘new life’ before bonding with a household cat named Lucifer, who violently bites her before drowning in the bath.
Sweet: It’s clear that May has taken a shine to Villanelle, despite her vicar father’s reluctannce
Furious: After realising Eve has failed to attend her baptism, she and Villanelle cross paths in a hotel, and the assassin doesn’t get the response she hoped for
In the church, Villanelle is trying to explain why she was found burying a cat in the graveyard, after catching the Reverend’s eye with her focus on someone witnessing her baptism.
Asked whether she truly believes in God, she replies: ‘I believe that people who believe in God are good people for me to be around.’ before insisting she’s not as ‘s****y inside as people think she is.’
As she heads to the funeral home, Eve tries to find answers about Rhian’s body, catching the attention of an embalmer, who nonchalantly agrees to find out more about her body, before coming back empty-handed.
Donning a sophisticated white gown for her baptism, it’s clear that Villanelle is disappointed her reserved seat remains empty, and she furiously screams ‘Just dunk me!’ into the font to complete her baptism.
As Eve heads into the lobby of her hotel, she suddently encounters Villanelle through the water of a fish tank, leading to an unexpectedly tender moment where she says: ‘I forgive you’ for failing to attend her baptism.
Mysterious: As she heads to the funeral home, Eve tries to find answers about Rhian’s body, catching the attention of an embalmer
Raging: It’s rejection that Villanelle doesn’t take well, as she heads back to the church before ranting at a crucifix for proof that God is real, with May trying to lean in for a kiss
But the gesture doesn’t deliver the reaction she hoped, as Eve simply walks away in an uncaring manner, insiting Villanelle is still the ‘same person’ despite her sudden love for prayer.
Proving the pair can’t keep away from each other, Eve notes: ‘If you had changed, you wouldn’t have come here,’ before furiously slapping the killer.
It’s rejection that Villanelle doesn’t take well, as she heads back to the church before ranting at a crucifix for proof that God is real, dramatically whispering: ‘I knew you weren’t real.’
Back to her old ways! Villanelle notes that May ‘doesn’t even know her,’ before coming dangerously close to drowning her in the font
After being joined by May, who in a surprise development leans in for a kiss, Villanelle notes that even she ‘doesn’t know her,’ before coming dangerously close to drowning her in the font.
Eve tries to pursue the mysterious embalmer from the funeral home, before being violently assaulted by her in a subway, before finally tracking down Helene.
As Villanelle tries to move on from her near-kill, she is greeted by a hallucination of herself dressed as Christ himself, who notes: ‘What can I say? I’m as surprised as you!’ before saying they plan to ‘lead her to salvation.’
A tearful Villanelle can’t hide her delight, ending the opening episode on an ambiguous note.
Killing Eve’s final series continues on BBC iPlayer on March 7th. It airs on BBC American in the US.
Back soon: Killing Eve’s final series continues on BBC iPlayer on March 7th. It airs on BBC American in the US
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