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Killing Eve: Are You Leading or Am I? (2020)
Fantastic second half
This episode starts by relaying some of the more frustrating points of this season (characters teleporting from place to place leading to scenes that felt like they required at least a couple scenes in before them to make sense of it), while also highlighting a personal gripe of mine with this and the last episode's director (dialogue pacing! the last two episodes lost some heft in their dramatic scenes by having too much downtime between lines).
However, the last 20 minutes are some of the best this show's ever produced. They feature breakthrough moments for pretty much all the main characters, while FINALLY shedding some light on just where on earth Eve's mind is at now (apart from being obviously obsessed with Villanelle). The ending leaves everything just about wide open as it can for Season 4 (except for maybe Konstantine coming back.. I feel like he has given all he has for this show and it was a perfect ending for him).
I'm honestly a little worried for a Season 4 that might not feature the cat-and-mouse game that has shaped this series at its core, but it really is the time to move these characters in a different direction, and truly flip the script. In any case, while I do love the show, I hope they don't drag it on for too much longer - 1 or 2 seasons should be enough to wrap up the characters' motivations and eternalize them in TV heaven.
"Are You Leading or Am I?" finishes off a good season in which I rather enjoyed the individual episodes while not necessarily feeling satisfied with the overall story arc. I did like the steps it took in becoming a more character-focused and dramatic show though, and I hope to see this continue in the next season as well. Humor is a good tool for this show, but considering especially where it's headed, it definitely still is a DRAMA series at its core.
Killing Eve: Beautiful Monster (2020)
It just doesn't fit in
This episode was directed by series regular Damon Thomas who had, however, not yet directed an episode this season. It really shows, as it feels like an excerpt from a different show/season rather than the one it belongs to. I've normally enjoyed Thomas's directing but this time a lot of the scenes and dialogue felt disjointed - it felt like he didn't really understand what the characters had been through and (this may also be on the writing tbf) didn't give enough tools for the actors to make a convincing performance.
The final 10 minutes of this episode were very solid but even there there were a couple parts which broke my immersion. However, this is all setting up for an interesting finale and I have a lot of faith in the show delivering a good one at that - Damon Thomas has delivered great Eve-Villanelle scenes in the past, so if he's the one directing, i'm sure we'll be getting another one of those.
Considering the praise this episode is receiving I might have to rewatch this one, but on first watch the directing/writing just didn't sit right with me. The lack of music compared to earlier episodes was also offputting (although i'd actually prefer that in a vacuum), and the episode lacked a cohesive rhythm. I still love the characters and acting though, and there was nothing wrong with the story per-se.. so i'm still giving this a 7/10
Killing Eve: End of Game (2020)
Moving the gears forward in a big way
This episode brought some needed clarity to some of the supporting characters, including a standout scene between Carolyn and Konstantin. It's all coming together for what should be a juicy finale - and one that should play out differently than the times before. Eve stabbed Villanelle in Season 1, and Villanelle responded by shooting Eve in Season 2. This time, though, Villanelle is a completely changed woman, while Eve has been rid of the last bit of weight holding her back.
It's all good setup for a Season 4 that looks like it'll be played on a completely new landscape, with a brand new set of rules - one that should bring back the attention to the show's two central characters, and just how wondrously they interact with one another.
Killing Eve: Are You from Pinner? (2020)
Wow...
Call me a crazy killer but that's one of the better origin stories i've ever seen. I wasn't very excited for this episode since i've seen some pretty bad origin stories / bottle episodes out there but this was the most serious episode of the show yet, and truly delivered a spectacle worthy of Villanelle's character. This has skyrocketed my respect for this show as not just a hugely entertaining one but as one with possibly massive dramatic heft as well.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something about the direction in this episode that makes it seem so different from any others of this show before. It might the looming sense of dread throughout, and it really made for a wholly unique experience for me (when coupled with the usual comedy/offbeat moments). This may signify a big change in this show or it may not, but the way I look at this show and go in to every episode has certainly changed. Villanelle has received a massive boost to her character, and hopefully the show utilizes this and continues to build her up as we reach the conclusion of Season 3.
P.S. Jodie Comer is an amazing actress, but let's not forget about the surroundings here.. the episode was also fantastically written and directed to support her performance!
Killing Eve: Still Got It (2020)
The plot thickens..
I really like how much room this season has had for character development. This episode did especially well in that regard since Villanelle didn't have much to do this time around (her jobs usually take up a decent amount of screen time). Secondary characters like Konstantine and Carolyn have especially benefited from this, and they have had intriguing layers added onto their characters - this isn't just a show about Eve and Villanelle anymore (although they are still very much the core).
Another thing to note is that the stakes are definitely back on the menu for this season. No character is safe, and it really adds tension to otherwise ordinary scenes for this show (unlike most of Season 2). In "Still Got It", we meet a new authoritative figure that gets the wheel spinning, and the ending really signifies a turning point for the entire show - the only way out now is through the fire.
Next week seems to potentially be a Villanelle-only experience, and it will be exciting to get under her skin a little bit - just how did she become the cold-blooded murderer she is today?
Killing Eve: Meetings Have Biscuits (2020)
Wow! This blows the whole season wide open!
After a relatively slow two first episodes of buildup, this episode delivers some shocking interactions and murders - all happening quicker than expected! Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw (the whole cast really!) are really giving it their all right now, and the tense scenes where handled exceptionally well here.
This show is at its best when it balances witty and unexpected humor with properly dramatic moments, and i'm very confident in this show's direction heading forward after witnessing a masterclass in just that. Can't wait for next Sunday!
The End of the F***ing World: Episode #1.4 (2017)
Wow!
The best episode of the series so far in my opinion. The predicament these characters were thrust into from the previous episode sends them in intriguing directions as their fantasy comes crashing down in a well-crafted 20 minutes. The humor was also on point in this one and all in all it kept me very entertained, leaving me eager to continue right away. The show will never be the same from here on out and i'm very intrigued to see what it has in store for the back half of the season.
The Dark Knight (2008)
Probably the best action film of all time.
You may have begun watching this movie with already high expectations after the excellent "Batman Begins", but I promise you, this film surpasses them.
This is, in many ways, is the culmination of Nolan's impressive Batman trilogy, and it profits extremely from one of the greatest performances ever put to screen by Heath Ledger as the infamous Joker.
The film is a wild ride, you will not feel bored at any point. Although Ledger definitely does overshadow the other characters, every actor has their chance to shine in this masterpiece.
Ledger gives everything into his final performance, but it wouldn't be nearly as memorable if it wasn't for the slick directing and excellent script. They really make the villain come alive as much as the actor's performance.
It's an action movie that has all the trademarks of any Best Picture flick. TL;DR just see it, if you haven't already.