History of Killing Eve in Timeline

"Killing Eve" is a British spy thriller series about Eve Polastri, a British intelligence agent, and Villanelle, a psychopathic assassin she is tasked with capturing. As the series progresses, Eve and Villanelle develop a mutual obsession with each other. The show, based on Luke Jennings' "Villanelle" novels, is notable for its rotating female head writers, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emerald Fennell, Suzanne Heathcote, and Laura Neal.

1906: Casa Ramos Designed

The Casa Ramos, a modernist apartment building used as a filming location for Killing Eve, was designed in 1906.

2014: Sid Gentle Films Options Codename Villanelle

Sally Woodward Gentle, of Sid Gentle Films, optioned the rights to Luke Jennings's Codename Villanelle in 2014.

November 2016: Killing Eve Commissioned by BBC America

BBC America commissioned the production of Killing Eve in November 2016.

June 2017: Sandra Oh Cast as Eve Polastri

Sandra Oh was cast for the role of Eve Polastri in June 2017.

July 2017: Filming Begins for the First Series of Killing Eve

Filming of the first series began in July 2017 in Tuscany.

August 2017: Jodie Comer Cast as Villanelle

Jodie Comer was cast to play Villanelle in August 2017.

December 2017: Filming for First Series Concludes

Filming for the first series of Killing Eve wrapped in December 2017.

April 2018: Killing Eve Premieres on BBC America

The first series of Killing Eve premiered on BBC America in April 2018.

June 2018: Critical Acclaim for Killing Eve

In June 2018, Killing Eve garnered significant praise from various publications. Rolling Stone described it as "hilarious, bloody, unclassifiable", IndieWire highlighted its subversion of expectations, and The New Yorker commended its unique blend of genres and tones.

July 2018: Emerald Fennell Joins Production Team

Emerald Fennell joined the production team of Killing Eve as head writer in July 2018.

July 2018: Killing Eve Premieres on Bravo!

Killing Eve premiered on Bravo! in Canada in July 2018.

July 2018: Production Begins for the Second Series of Killing Eve

Production for the second series of Killing Eve began in July 2018.

August 2018: Killing Eve Premieres in Ireland

Killing Eve premiered on Irish broadcaster RTÉ2 in August 2018.

September 2018: Killing Eve Premieres on BBC One

The first episode of Killing Eve was broadcast on BBC One in September 2018.

November 2018: Time Magazine Names Killing Eve Best Show

In November 2018, Time magazine bestowed upon Killing Eve the title of "Best Show of 2018", praising its multidimensional characters and their compelling mutual obsession.

December 2018: Killing Eve Tops Critics' Lists

By December 2018, Metacritic reported that Killing Eve had appeared on more television critics' year-end Top Ten lists than any other show, solidifying its critical acclaim.

December 2018: Widespread Recognition for Killing Eve

December 2018 saw Killing Eve receiving accolades from major publications like The Guardian, The New York Times, and NPR, cementing its place as one of the year's top television shows.

2018: Further Acclaim for Killing Eve's Unique Style

In 2018, publications such as Rolling Stone, IndieWire, and Mashable continued to applaud Killing Eve for its distinctive blend of excitement, dark humor, and sharp observations about female relationships.

2018: Critical Praise and Top Rankings

Throughout 2018, Killing Eve continued to garner praise, securing top rankings on best-of-year lists from publications like The Washington Post, USA Today, and Vanity Fair.

March 2019: Killing Eve: No Tomorrow Published

Luke Jennings, the author of the source material for Killing Eve, published a sequel novel, Killing Eve: No Tomorrow in March 2019.

April 2019: Second Series Premieres in New Zealand

The second series of Killing Eve premiered in New Zealand in April 2019.

May 2019: Killing Eve Season Two Ratings Released

May 2019 marked the release of the ratings for the second season of Killing Eve by TV Series Finale.

June 2019: Second Series Released on BBC iPlayer

The second series of Killing Eve was made available for streaming in its entirety in June 2019.

August 2019: Filming for Third Series Begins

Filming for the third Series of Killing Eve commenced in August 2019.

August 2019: New Cast Members Announced for Third Series

Harriet Walter and Danny Sapani were announced to join the cast for the third series of Killing Eve in August 2019.

September 2019: Killing Eve Ranked Among the Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

In September 2019, The Guardian placed Killing Eve at the 30th spot on its prestigious list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.

December 2019: New York Times Recognizes Killing Eve as One of the Decade's Best

Further solidifying its legacy, The New York Times included Killing Eve in its December 2019 list of the Best International TV Shows of the Decade.

2019: Killing Eve Inspires Fashion Trend

A pink dress featured in the first series of Killing Eve in 2019 became a popular fashion trend.

2019: Discussion on a Happy Ending

In 2019, there were discussions about the possibility of a happy ending for Eve and Villanelle. Sandra Oh, who plays Eve, shared her perspective on the challenges of a happy ending for the characters.

January 2020: Production Wraps on Third Series

Filming concluded for the third series of Killing Eve in January 2020 in London.

January 2020: Killing Eve Renewed for Fourth Series

The Killing Eve series was renewed for a fourth series in January 2020.

February 2020: Premiere Date Announced for Third Series

The premiere date for the third series of Killing Eve was announced to be in April 2020.

April 2020: Killing Eve Season Three Ratings Released

TV Series Finale released the ratings for the third season of Killing Eve in April 2020.

April 2020: Premiere Date Moved Up

The premiere of the third series of Killing Eve was moved up to an earlier date in April 2020.

April 2020: Third Series of Killing Eve Premieres

The third series of Killing Eve premiered in April 2020 on BBC America and BBC iPlayer.

April 2020: Third Series of Killing Eve Available for Streaming

The third series of Killing Eve was released weekly on BBC iPlayer beginning in April 2020.

May 2020: Third Series of Killing Eve Concludes

The third series of Killing Eve concluded in May 2020.

2020: Justification for Villanelle's Death

Following the series finale in 2020, Comer and Oh addressed the controversial ending, explaining the rationale behind Villanelle's death and the decision to keep Eve alive.

March 2021: Fourth Series Announced as Final Series

It was announced in March 2021 that the fourth series of Killing Eve would be its last.

March 2021: Confirmation of Killing Eve's Conclusion and Potential Spin-off

March 2021 brought news of Killing Eve's conclusion with its fourth season, along with the announcement that a potential spin-off series was under consideration.

June 2021: Filming Begins for Final Series

Production began for the fourth and final series of Killing Eve in June of 2021.

November 2021: Filming Wraps on Killing Eve

The final scenes for Killing Eve were shot in November 2021, marking the end of production for the series.

February 2022: Final Series of Killing Eve Premieres

The fourth and final series of Killing Eve premiered on BBC America and BBC iPlayer in February 2022.

March 2022: Final Series of Killing Eve Premieres on RTÉ One

The final series of Killing Eve premiered in Ireland on RTÉ One in March 2022.

April 2022: Carolyn Martens Spin-off Announced

In April 2022, it was officially confirmed that a spin-off centered around Carolyn Martens's early years at MI6 was in the initial stages of development.