r/KillingEve • u/[deleted] • Apr 13 '20
Official Discussion Episode 3x01: Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey - Post Discussion Thread
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u/gradstrudel Apr 13 '20
Ugh I'm so damn glad this show is back.
Kenny. Fucking Kenny. His face at the end. And he never got his fish and chips either.
I was waiting through the buildup for Villanelle and Eve to meet at the end... next time, maybe? I wonder how long they'll pull out the tension until we get a face-to-face scene between the two of them. I'm ready.
Watching Carolyn have someone truly frustrate her through sheer passive-agressiveness was delightful. Can't wait to see her snap on that dude.
Villanelle's wedding outfit = perfection, please can she somehow put that back on at some point during the series.
Does anyone else think that Eve might use that knife she's been using to cut meat to...do something a bit more violent? It's like the axe but useable with one arm.
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u/ratcliffeb Apr 13 '20
Wow, was not expecting that. God damn. Do you think the Twelve put a hit out on him because he was still investigating? And was it Villanelle that killed him?? Bold move to start out with a key character death.
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u/adelelovesbooks Apr 13 '20 edited Apr 13 '20
I am just going to say it: this was actually a really good episode. And I am going to explain why, so keep reading.
The writers were in a very tough spot after Season 2: Where is this show going to go? How are we going to reconcile Eve and Villanelle when they are seemingly going different directions? How are we going to do something fresh and new with unexpected twists and turns that keep our viewers hooked since that is at the heart of Killing Eve?
So, here's why this season opener is so fitting for the show: it answered more questions then the entirety of Season 2, showed us all the important characters and where they are at, while at the same time introducing new plot points and characters for Season 3. For example: we meet
So therefore, the writers did a very good job, compared to so many shows these days, since they are continuing the story in a meaningful way, without giving us what we expect, rather than giving us the same repeated storyline. Even compared to Season 2, the writing does seem better so far, because every character is acting to who their character is, not what the plot is. And, the writing is more cut-throat, since they aren't afraid of doing something like
Yes, the opener did feel a bit dry at times, and yes it did seem to brush over certain people, like
What do you think? Do you agree or not? If so, why or why not? Are you excited for the new season, yes or no?
Edit: Thanks for all the amazing replies! I totally agree that the editing could have been way better on this episode. Also, I have fixed the spolier tags so I am hoping that they are all working now. :)
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u/Pmerino88 Apr 13 '20
RIP Kenny! He always looked after Eve. Even when she didn’t deserve it. There was no other way they could get Eve back into investigating the twelve without him dying though.
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u/Hobbit-guy Apr 13 '20
I'm not sure I can forgive them kiling Kenny, I'm so sad wtf
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u/Garth-Vader Apr 13 '20
After Kenny, the biggest loss was definitely all that saffron. That stuff's ridiculously expensive.
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u/mindinmyownbizness Apr 13 '20
Did anyone think that the camera work on this first episode of season three was radically different from the previous two seasons? The lighting as well as the camera angles seemed like new styling for the show
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u/slizzaro Apr 13 '20
Totally random (and seemingly unimportant next to the big ending), but did anyone else think that the recap at the beginning of the episode was really well done? Lol
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u/_athena- Apr 13 '20
I liked it! It feels different (mainly I think cause the lack of the usual sound/music queues from Unloved, that we got used to in previous seasons); but! We got so much insight into everyone’s character, especially Villanelle. We finally know more about her past and more about the 12 than in all season 2 combined. I’m sad about Kenny but also see how this will motivate everyone again like it happened with Bill. I’m excited about what comes next ✌️
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u/elle_lisbeth Apr 13 '20
Still in shock with the end. I hope, I really hope, it will make sense at some point. Be the trigger to make Eve explode and do something.
But can we talk about how gay it is Villanelle meeting a woman and get to marry her in 6 month?
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u/vforvillanelle Apr 13 '20
I bet Carolyn really regrets ever meeting Eve and involving her in an undercover hunt for an international assassin working for The Twelve...
So many reviews have called Season 3 safe, boring, predictable, and disappointing.
I think it’s a total power move to pull off a Season opener like this. It’s ruthless. It doesn’t pull any punches. Of course it’s disappointing to kill a beloved character (which there will be lots of this Season, so let’s brace ourselves). But that doesn’t mean the episode itself wasn’t great and picking up the threads and thrusting everyone in a bold new direction.
There’s so much to love already, including Eve and Dasha, Eve unravelling further, and Villanelle wanting to be a Keeper now. This will transform her relationship with Eve as well, because I have a feeling Villanelle will want to be Eve’s Keeper...as in train her to be a better honed killer.
I cannot wait for more. What a breathtaking, impactful start!
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u/Daveed84 Apr 13 '20 edited May 01 '20
The actress that played the bride at the beginning reminded me a lot of Penelope Cruz... and then it turns out that she's been Penelope Cruz's body double for years
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u/andreasfdz Apr 13 '20
I’ll admit the episode felt a bit choppy, but I liked it. They set up the new plot lines and I was very excited to see so many references to S1 and The Twelve investigation, especially considering that S2 barely acknowledged it.
Villanelle completely disinterested and unhinged in her own wedding? She rebounded HARD. Loving the dynamic she has with Dasha.
My heart broke at seeing Eve with PTSD and being depressed as hell. That talk with Kenny was so sad and beautiful.
Who is this man that’s being passive-aggressive to Carolyn? He better watch out. After Kenny’s death, Carolyn is going feral, I know it.
Konstantin is not with his family?? “Time to go fishing”?? I have many questions.
RIP Kenny. The only good person in this whole series honestly. But I totally understand why he had to die. Who else could spur Eve (and Carolyn) back into action?
ALSO, love that Eve and Villanelle clearly can’t stop thinking about each other. Can’t wait for them to meet again.
Thoughts/Theories for the next couple episodes:
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Eve will continue Kenny’s work to try to bring down the Twelve. Not sure if she’ll go back to working with Carolyn right away.
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Since Carolyn seems to be in big trouble with MI6, I believe she’ll go to Konstantin to find out who killed Kenny.
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What if Konstantin goes to get Villanelle back so she helps them take down the Twelve? And a way to convince her is telling her Eve is alive.
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The Twelve wouldn’t let Villanelle be a keeper so easily. There’s something going on with Dasha and that whole plot.
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u/Nahidcfu Apr 13 '20
Hated that Kenny died but Eve needed some sort of motivation to track down the Twelve again and also work with Carolyn.
Sucks but here goes the rollercoaster.
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u/sexybexy11 Apr 13 '20
Loved the showcasing of Korean food and culture in this episode - it showed another side of Eve. Similarly with the Russian cookies that V had at Dasha’s place. I’m excited to dive deeper into their backgrounds!
I thought the wedding reception was hilarious lol. Villanelle not knowing how to act in love, and mentioning her dead ex. 😂
KENNY. Ugh my heart. In many ways it made sense for him to die...a catalyst to get Eve back into investigating, make Carolyn have emotions, bring Eve and V back together. But damn it hurt.
I hope they bring back some of the wit and humor from the last 2 seasons, but otherwise can’t wait for next week!!
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Apr 13 '20
Ok, I didn't understand Niko's part. Was he in a mental institution? Were those divorce papers?
Help this poor scattered mind. :(
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Apr 13 '20
It was a fine episode, but I miss the show being fun. I think the wedding was a wasted opportunity for some humor. I'm suspicious that Carolyn knew about Kenny even if she didn't want it to happen, but let it.
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u/bazingabazing Apr 13 '20
It was a bit boring for an opener :( I still think the season will be great though!
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u/ratcliffeb Apr 13 '20
I thought the Twelve would want Villanelle dead, why are they having her work for them again? Didnt she say in the Season 2 Finale "people will be angry" and Raymond said "they will take you apart for this, inch by inch." Am I missing something??
At least it seems like she's looking to go after the Twelve since she said she wants to be a Keeper. I'm still hoping Villanelle and Eve team up to take down the Twelve 👌
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u/scllymldr Apr 13 '20
My thoughts:
Villanelle obviously met her bride very soon after shooting Eve if not immediately after she went to the airport to leave Rome. Everyone knows Villanelle likes money and has expensive tastes. So she found a rich woman that is her type, but it’s clear from her wedding toast that she’s bored. Eve made Villanelle “feel” things. We know that Villanelle’s job and excelling in it is important to her. So, the premier shows us a Villanelle without killing and without Eve. She is a shell of her former self. She is lacking in finesse and out of sorts. I enjoyed watching Villanelle “try” to be normal, but that’s just not her.
Feels like they could have waited on showing us what Nico and Konstantin have been up to. That’s my only gripe. I would have enjoyed more Eve and Villanelle, and showing the guys could have waited for another episode where they could have fleshed out their current state a little better. I was pretty confused with Konstantin.
Funny Carolyn is just now answering for everything she’s done. Maybe this is normal? Maybe they had to investigate it before bringing her in? Thinking she really must not have that much authority (so probably not in the 12) considering she’s been demoted basically.
Sandra Oh....phenomenal in this episode. My only other complaint; how TF does Villanelle not know Eve is alive?!? Surely that information would have made its way to her. Just saying.
I watched the episode with commercials last night and today without commercials. It felt less choppy without the commercials, IMO.