‘Killing Eve’ to End BBC America Series With Season 4

Killing Eve will end with its upcoming fourth season. After being renewed for Season 4 back in January 2020, the Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer-starring spy thriller will wrap up with an eight-episode final season set to premiere sometime in 2022; it was confirmed Tuesday. Several spinoffs are currently in the works from AMC Networks and Sid Gentle Films Ltd, which produces the series.

In a tweet shared to the critically-acclaimed BBC America series’ Twitter account, it was also confirmed that filming on Season 4 will begin in summer 2021. Production on the season was delayed indefinitely in July amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which shuttered filming on numerous productions worldwide. The series films across locations in Europe, something that was practically impossible at the height of the pandemic, which prompted travel restrictions. Past locations for the series have included Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bucharest, and Tuscany. It is unclear where Season 4 will take Villanelle (Comer) and Eve (Oh).

Addressing the series coming to a close, Oh, whose character is an MI6 officer, called the series one of her “greatest experiences” and added that she looks “forward to diving back into Eve’s remarkable mind soon.” The actress said she is “so grateful for all cast and crew who have brought our story to life and to the fans who have joined us and will be back for our exciting and unpredictable fourth and final season.” Comer, meanwhile, whose character is an assassin for The Twelve, said Killing Eve has been “the most extraordinary journey and one that I will be forever grateful for.” She gave her thanks “to all the fans who’ve supported us throughout and come along for the ride. Although all good things come to an end, it’s not over yet. We aim to make this one to remember!”

“Killing Eve exploded in popular culture and attracted a dedicated and committed fan base from its very first episode,” Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks, said, adding that all those who have worked on the series have “delivered a one-of-a-kind roller-coaster ride that has taken our breath away. We could not be more thankful for the extraordinary talents and efforts of everyone involved, particularly Sandra and Jodie, who made Killing Eve much more than a television show. We look forward to what is sure to be an unforgettable final season and to exploring potential extensions of this compelling universe.”

Based on the Codename Villanelle novellas by Luke Jennings, Killing Eve follows Oh’s Eve as she tracks down the killer Villanelle. The series also stars Fiona Shaw. The series has been a critical success, snagging 19 Emmy nominations to date, including a win for Comer in the best actress in a drama category in 2019. Oh has also been nominated for best actress in a drama every year from 2018 to 2020. Season 4 is set to begin filming this summer, with a premiere date slated for 2022. The upcoming season will keep with the tradition of naming a new head writer each season, with Laura Neal taking the reins from Suzanne Heathcote. Neal will also act as showrunner and executive producer. Details on the potential spinoffs have not yet been released.