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Despite what the show eventually became, Killing Eve did a great job at showing how a criminal life like Villanelle's is actually miserable.

Posted by HotOne9364

It got her some kind of a large income and useless materials but what else? Everyone hates her. Nobody even respects her. All she became is a lonely, miserable, pathetic, self-loathing, growth-stunted woman who's turned into an empty vessel for whoever wants to abuse her. It took a massive middle finger toward the "James Bond" or "Jason Bourne" lifestyle and showed us how unglamorous and unfulfilling the life of an assassin really is. Particularly a villainous one.
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Wrong-Vermicelli4723 Apr 10, 2026 +217
Perfect example of a show that should’ve ended with s1
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cgio0 Apr 10, 2026 +72
The show became a parody by season 3. It would be Villanueve in some fancy dress in some beautiful city yelling and making a scene And then a couple eps later her in some quirky costume like a clown or in a onesie
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HotOne9364 Apr 10, 2026 +42
They forgot how much Eve was the reason why the show was brilliant in the beginning.
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zeddoh Apr 10, 2026 +26
Yeah Sandra Oh deserved so much better. 
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 15, 2026 +1
It was brilliant because of the chemistry of the two actresses, JC and SO, the brilliant writing of the lead writer and showrunner, Phoebe Waller Bridge, and her awesome foresight in casting those two. Sandra was the first to be cast by PWB, btw.
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HotOne9364 Apr 15, 2026
And the executives wanted her to cast a younger white woman instead of Oh. PWB told them to go f*** themselves.
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 15, 2026 +1
Good for her!!!
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CoolHandRK1 Apr 10, 2026 +13
Season 3 killed it for me, didnt even bother watching season 4.
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Shot-Possibility-399 Apr 10, 2026 -1
And then awkward sexual tension with the other lead 
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HotOne9364 Apr 10, 2026 +38
You're right. The S1 finale already had closure for its characters. And nobody can survive a wound like that for that long.
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rnhf Apr 13, 2026 +3
wtf are you two talking about... I just watched the whole season thinking it's self contained... ITS NOT literally ends on a cliffhanger ffs e- sorry I'm a little pissed, but generally it was a good season, not saying it was a waste of time or anything. The two leads gave great performances, the writing was a bit silly, but fun. Might at least check out season 2
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 15, 2026 +1
Yeah. It’s quirky for sure but dark comedy s tend to be that way. Absurd and even silly. I thought the same of all the Bond movies, Star Wars, etc etc. Need I go on???
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firefrenchy Apr 10, 2026 +12
season 1 went really hard and was such an unexpected pleasure, but yep, one and done would have been perfect here
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Demerzel69 Apr 10, 2026 +56
god they fucked this show up so bad. It was already falling apart in Season 2. I did not continue after that. A shame.
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Shot-Possibility-399 Apr 10, 2026 -1
It always seemed too pg for me tbh
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Logan_No_Fingers Apr 10, 2026 +27
I think you are missing that she's an actual psychopath. Thats got far more to do with her human interactions than anything else
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sputnikcdn Apr 10, 2026 +10
The opening scene in ep1, season 1 was a breathtaking look into her mind. How Villanelle attempts to emulate the smile of the man behind the counter and the way the little girl sees right through her to what she really is.
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PreferenceAnxious449 Apr 10, 2026 +8
Patriot does it much better imo. But I did like Killing Eve, for the performances alone if nothing else.
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KnotSoSalty Apr 10, 2026 +38
Everyone hates Villanelle because she’s a loathsome human being with no redeeming qualities. The show has to make her lonely and sad sometimes to manipulate the audience into forgiving her amoral selfish behavior.
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mikepictor Apr 10, 2026 +52
She's not a good person, but she's an interesting person. That made her compelling to watch.
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KnotSoSalty Apr 10, 2026 +7
I enjoy a flawed character, but I didn’t find her interesting either. Mainly because I knew that no matter what the story would bend itself to ensure there would be no consequences for her or Eve.
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 16, 2026 +1
She changed a lot throughout the seasons. Gained humanity, emotions and empathy by associations Carolyn, Konstantin, Kenny, but especially by her brilliant chemistry with Eve. She want to change, tried to and succeeded by the end. Also Martin the therapist helped she told Martin that she felt like shit, all of the time,…..touching scene is season 4, episode 7 I think, where he told her she needed to be vulnerable and not possessive to be in a relationship. She repeatedly throughout the show told Eve and others that she didn’t want to do it (the assassination part)any more…. She wanted to be free of The Twelve. Watch the very last episode of season 4, which imo, was excellent,,, and you’ll see the result of her efforts and Eves as well.
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 16, 2026 +1
No. And remember it’s a dark comedy… like Pulp Fiction, Beetlejuice, Kill Bill, etc etc
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 16, 2026 +1
Villanelle became a beloved character ultimately. You can even buy Villanelle sweatshirts tee shirts and a lot of other stuff on line. If you watch more of the show, rather than judging by the first season, you might change your impression of her.
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Finnignatius Apr 10, 2026 -12
Sandra oh is 10000000 times worse than villanelle in any and all capcities
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Venezia9 Apr 10, 2026 +5
Sandra Oh the actor? What she do? 
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LindyNet Apr 10, 2026 -6
The character she played was pretty loathsome
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Hellfire242 Apr 10, 2026 +15
I never watched the last season because I heard it was absolutely horrible, but I liked the love story that it seem to be.
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BSDC Apr 10, 2026 +7
Watch the final scene of the series and I imagine that you, like me, will feel justified in having stopped watching. I stopped mid-season 2, I think. Maybe I finished it, can't be bothered to remember.
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LocalInactivist Apr 10, 2026 -13
It wasn’t horrible. It provided closure.
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usable_dinosaur Apr 10, 2026 +7
It was a spit in the face to everyone that liked the show
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Luci-Noir Apr 15, 2026 +1
lol, oh brother. 🙄
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tryagainlater63 Apr 10, 2026 +7
No mention of the childhood brutalities that set her life path.
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CarefulClassic9204 Apr 12, 2026 +1
Wasn't that in the 4th season?
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 15, 2026 +2
Season 3, episode 5. Rejected and abused by her crazy, dark and cruel mother. Watch the episode before passing judgement y’all.
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CarefulClassic9204 Apr 15, 2026 +1
You're right, it was in season 3. That was an eye-opener into Villenelle's past.
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 15, 2026 +3
And another eye-opener, is season 4, episode 8. You might see drastic changes in the demeanors, personal growths, character arcs, etc etc of the two protagonists and the fabulous acting skills and chemistry of both actresses……but a warning, don’t watch the last 3-5 minutes of that episode if, perchance, you find yourself developing any attachment or kindly feelings toward them. JC and SO were spectacular !!!! You might even want to go back and watch it (the whole show) from the beginning. Just sayin.
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CarefulClassic9204 Apr 16, 2026 +1
I watched the whole series and yeah did not like that ending. There's going to be a prequel show about Carolyn's past. [https://deadline.com/2025/04/bbc-killing-eve-prequel-carolyn-martens-fiona-shaw-honey-1236355708/](https://deadline.com/2025/04/bbc-killing-eve-prequel-carolyn-martens-fiona-shaw-honey-1236355708/)
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Lisicalol Apr 10, 2026 +7
It gets funnier when you think about how reality is quite the opposite of that. IRL villains as well as bullies usually seem to have the most fulfilling lives, particularly around people who simply do not know the full extent of what they've done in the past. They're using their illgotten gains to create an advantage, which allows them in turn to create a wholesome standard of living. Get the money, nice and unsuspecting family, friends, etc. I think its the victims of these people who end up living miserable lives, but usually not the villains.
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ILL_Show_Myself_Out Apr 11, 2026 +6
Honestly, no… as a lawyer I can tell you- criminals are broke. They have drug dependencies, they’re behind on their rent or actively unhoused. Unless you’re talking about high level corporate crime. Guys who break and enter or rob people or hold people up are broke. I guess I forgot drug dealers. That REALLY depends. Even the ones that make money spend like an NFL rookie l****** w***** on rumspringa.
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punninglinguist Apr 11, 2026 +4
Yeah, people think that most middle school bullies grow up into investment bankers. They forget about the majority who become cops or petty criminals.
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Swimming-Feature8012 Apr 15, 2026 +1
And a dark comedy which is supposed to be absurd and quirky. Think War of the Roses.
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imangwy Apr 10, 2026 -11
you could just watch godfather 2 for the exact same idea you're describing but way better
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Jolly_Storage_329 Apr 10, 2026 +12
This seems like needless whataboutery. It’s possible to praise a TV show for a good first season without bringing up other content you prefer. Plus, how are these examples relevant to OP’s point about life as an assassin?
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imangwy Apr 10, 2026 -2
not needless. the art of watching good tv shows generally involves not watching bad ones--for life is short.
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ElectricalPeace3439 Apr 10, 2026 +4
Or There Will Be Blood. Or Citizen Kane. Or Succession. Or The Wire. Or Bojack Horseman. Or Rick & Morty. Or Barry. Or literally every Scorsese movie that isn't Hugo.
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magus678 Apr 10, 2026 -14
But this time woman!
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mikepictor Apr 10, 2026 -10
Despite what it became? What does that even mean?
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odkfn Apr 10, 2026 +4
It started good and then became shit?
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OrkidingMe Apr 10, 2026 -15
Now now, Bourne had a great life with someone he loved partner. He was out of the game but they kept pulling him back in. We could use Bourne and the Equalizer to set our world right. But James Bond? That dude / dudette can go suck eggs. And the Mission Impossible person too
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