Killing Eve
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This weeks episode ofKilling Eve,Still Got It, is a bit of a puzzle box.
These intersecting paths create a web of intrigue that first focuses its gaze on Niko, of all people.
It was an opening I immediately found grating, as Niko is the last character I care about.
Some moments felt forced rather than an elegant coincidence.
Their desires seem opposed.
He seemingly wants to sever her from his life.
But what does Eve want?
But this is just one of the many problems in Eves life at the moment.
Eve is undoubtedly at a low point in her life, ingratiating herself into the Bitter Pill office.
After all, where else does she have to go?
something Jamie himself says before offering her his place to crash at.
To make all this even more frustratingly sad, its Eves birthday.
But Eve tries to focus on other things, clearly.
But you’re free to only run for so long.
The scene shifts, emotionally, when Eve signs for a package from a confectionary.
I was unfaithful to my husband.
A more important moment comes later.
Its clearly pointed at Villanelle.
But the better question is, what does Eve want from Villanelle?
Its a question I dont think Eve is able to answer honestly yet.
Its these texts from Niko that send Eve rushing headlong toward Poland.
Konstantins segment of this episode dips into a number of locations, bringing up a host of questions.
He slips out of London to visit his daughter, Irina, in Russia.
Their meeting quickly sours, with Irina pointing out Konstantin is only in business for himself.
This segment glows with meaning upon seeing what happens next and what plan Konstantin sets in motion involving Villanelle.
Villanelle has always been a character ruled by desire.
That is what makes her so electrifying.
She follows her desire wherever it takes her.
You have to play by the rules, Dasha begs her.
Im just trying to save you from yourself.
Its set up as if Villanelle is moving up the ranks of the Twelve as she so desires.
But is it really that easy?
Its while shopping that Konstantin sneaks up on her.
She knows exactly how to annoy him and relishes it.
They trade pleasantries, including Konstantin mentioning how Villanelle destroyed Eves marriage.
The moustache is gone?
Villanelle asks, her face brightening with wide-eyed delight.
Konstantin has other things on his mind than the dynamics of the torrid relationship between Eve and Villanelle.
He wants to make a deal.
He says hell track them down if she does a job for him, nice and efficiently.
You want it nice or you want it efficient?
she asks, a cool look crossing her face.
Dasha is just trying to enjoy her day.
Swimming laps that she punctuates at the end with a cigarette.
Apparently, the Twelve dont want Eve dead because that would cause other problems.
So, Dasha gets to work.
Blood spurts against the barn door.
Eve collapses to the ground, eyes wet with tears, face marred by shock and anguish.
But killing him off is a dramatic turn I didnt see coming.
What does Dasha expect will happen?
That Eve will be so consumed by grief shell forsake her bond to Villanelle?
That shell mistakenly blame Villanelle for his death?
Whats more intriguing to me isnt the material shifts of the plot but Eves own emotional life.
Who does she become with Niko gone?
How will this grief remake her?
She has a tense meeting with Paul and asks for her office back.
But more importantly, she spots Konstantin in London on the phone, asking Is it done?
This is a moment that felt a bit forced as a coincidence.
I am curious what others make of Geraldine.
Let me in, Geraldine pleads.
