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The murderous dynamic between Villanelle (Jodie Comer) and Eve (Sandra Oh) will see another season. BBC America renewed Killing Eve for a fourth season ahead of the show’s season 3 premiere this spring. The award-winning thriller was created by Fleabag‘s Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
News of the return isn’t nearly as shocking as some of the twists in the series. Last year, Comer won an Emmy and BAFTA for her performance, while Oh picked up a Golden Globe. Deadline also reported in December that the show’s second season was the BBC’s most-streamed show of 2019, beating out new seasons of established shows like Peaky Blinders and Fleabag. Below, everything we know about Killing Eve season 4.
What do we know about the show’s renewal?
Both Sarah Barnett, AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios president, and executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle gave glowing statements about the show’s return:
“How could we not have massive confidence in Killing Eve? It has won big in every major award show and is the highest growing show on U.S. television for six years. The reason for this series’ emphatic embrace is the brilliant women who breathed it into being: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emerald Fennell, Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw and it’s fairy godmother, executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle. Season 3 lead writer Suzanne Heathcote takes Eve, Villanelle, and Carolyn to places more thrilling, twisted and surprising than ever. Our addicted fans will not be disappointed.” —Barnett
“I am beyond thrilled that we can continue our extraordinary journey. It is testament to everyone involved that we have been picked up so early—the magnificent actors, writers, directors and production team. We are extremely lucky to work with such fierce and dedicated people.” —Woodward Gentle
Who’s involved?
After the season 2 finale saw Villanelle shoot Eve, fans are awaiting answers about both character’s fates. However, it’s safe to say Oh and Comer will be returning to their award-winning roles in the fourth season.
Barring any other fatal “accidents,” characters including M16 agent Carolyn Martens (Fiona Shaw) and Eve’s sidekick Kenny (Sean Delaney) will come back.
While Suzanne Heathcote spearheaded Killing Eve season 3, Laura Neal will take over for season 4 as the lead writer. This follows a precedent established by Waller-Bridge, who led the first season before naming Emerald Fennell season 2 head writer.
“After the most incredible year on Killing Eve, I’m so excited the next season is going to be led by such a brilliant talent,” Suzanne Heathcote said in a statement. “I cannot wait to see what amazing things Laura’s going to do with this world and the characters in it.”
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What will it be about?
Since season 3 has yet to air, it’s difficult to speculate about a fourth installment. However, the third season includes a possible onscreen appearance from Emmy winner Waller-Bridge. Although she initially avoided writing herself into the show, she told The Mirror in June 2019 that she had a desire to be killed by assassin Villanelle. She told the outlet, “I was like, I am going to write myself a part so that I can be murdered by Jodie.” (The Mirror reports she’s “planning a grisly, 007-style demise for herself.”)
When will it be released?
With all three seasons of the show released in April of the respective years, it seems likely that season 4 of Killing Eve will bow in April 2021.
Savannah Walsh
Editorial Fellow
Savannah Walsh is an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com.
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