Difficult Women: Why We Love KILLING EVE's Psychopath

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What makes Killing Eve's Villanelle so lovable despite being so evil?
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[@SkipIntroYT]

Who are your favorite TV villains?

[@lisbeth.5939]

Ideas At Play Almost all the villians from Gotham, Missy from Doctor Who, Marina Andrieski from The Magicians, Zelena and Regina Mills from ouat, Malakai Parker from tvd and Villanelle, of course

[@temporaryyoutube2062]

Villanelle

[@misscavana08]

Cerci, GoT

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

I enjoyed my intense disdain for Dr. Melfi’s patronizing psychiatrist, ‘ Elliot ‘, played by Peter Bogdonavich ! The Sopranos. { I heartily hated Bob Eubanks, with his smug whilst inane attacks on women, circa (1960’s-ish) “ The Newlywed Game “} ~~I know that you said TV, but whether he played a Priest or Truman Capote, I loved Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s “ Difficult Men “. He was someone whose gift had such a breadth. 🌹

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Henry, The Tudors.

[@w-james9277]

"Please! I have a family" "Oh no I don't want them"

[@angelinafonzz6233]

“I have kids!!” “I dont want your kids!!!”

[@katescott4049]

It was actually children

[@alicelu5691]

she actually made people killed others for her, that’s creepier...

[@johnnylobster4048]

Angelina Fonzz my favourite line😂😂😂

[@ngandwemubili4002]

I have kids

[@HardcoreGamer101508]

Jodie Comer gives a hell of a performance. There's just something unique about her--her mannerisms, the way she speaks, just how silly she always is, her smile. Brilliant. Such a fun show.

[@Senate300]

She should of got an Emmy for this no doubt. What's interesting is her take on Villanelle and how she is able to argue that there is still some semblance of humanity left in her behind the monster.

[@annarawlins6057]

The range of accents too!! OMG

[@SophieJackson1993]

I loved her in my mad fat diary too.

[@ariadnewolf8667]

She's definitely the breakout hero of this tv series. I could tell from The White Princess that she would be brilliant once she found her stride. I was right.

[@MrQwerty3000]

Senate300 yes, agree. She should have got the Emmy

[@connieturner4336]

“why we love killing eve’s psychopath” me: because we’re lesbians??

[@joide10]

facts

[@Pinkrosessss]

Y’all have issues 🙃 let’s not romanticize serial killers

[@joide10]

dirty towel We know she is a seriel killer and a psychopath, we love her bc she's a fictional character, she's not real chill lmao

[@heelerjustheeler879]

Yes yes yes! I just re-binged season 3 and it is so clear to me that both Eve and Villanelle are breaking away from everything imposed on women that is actually meaningless in order to find each other and real meaning. Niko and all he represents, state politics and intrigue, "handlers," limitations that are never reciprocal, false and real families that offer women nothing. Inspiring!

[@Pinkrosessss]

Valentina López YALL are still romanticizing a serial killer so idk what your point is ?

[@laurah2113]

Female villains are better than male villains, don't @ me

[@california4258]

Don't worry... I won't @ you hehehe

[@conmaxanhle123]

Some man already nut and crazy. Girl just simple evil.

[@cai3886]

*cough* Joker, hannibal, loki, Patrick Bateman, Hans Landa *cough*

[@jc5677]

Caily doesn’t mean there’s no good men villains lol

[@jc5677]

Caily the joker with heath is amazing tho :0

[@user-hb5zx5eh8k]

Killing Eve is the best show I have seen in years.

[@aronquemarr7434]

Your comment tells me that you haven't seen many shows.

[@camellias.7106]

Aron Que Marr -Arun Kumar your comment tells me you have a bad taste. Killing Eve is amazing!

[@aronquemarr7434]

Camellia S., I don't have a bad taste. This show just happens to be not for me. Also there's many other series better than Killing Eve.

[@ItsBritneyBitch1]

Aron Que Marr -Arun Kumar I have seen a SHIT TON of shows and I can say that Killing Eve is one of the best most brilliant shows I've ever seen!

[@aronquemarr7434]

swevicki, tell me how many of those shows had a high critical reception (not imdb).

[@Definitely_notjen]

“Are you a bad person?” -“yup” *chomps into food*

[@tillitseac3774]

...and, it takes practice 😉

[@tillitseac3774]

I'm sure as he'll trying 😊

[@Whosaskin]

@@tillitseac3774 Amateur

[@talesfromprincesajesa]

me irl

[@hessaalsuwaidi3248]

SHE WAS ROBBED FROM AN EMMY !!!!!!!!!

[@Senate300]

Indeed she was. But Ms. Comers made it to the acting big leagues now. Jodies come a long way from Mad Fat Diary.

[@MartinsGarage97]

She's the best, this show wouldn't have worked without her amazing performance.

[@Senate300]

@@MartinsGarage97 Exactly. She was perfect for Villanelle. It was all in the eyes of me.

[@megamoviez]

She has a Critics Choice Awards nomination but she's going up against her castmate

[@lukofsky1]

Agreed. Absolutely robbed. Astoundingly so.

[@SYF-xc1ec]

it's so important to have lgbtq representation that does not focus on representation. we've been craving female characters like Villanelle, I love her so much. Killing eve is brilliant and more people need to watch it. thank you for making this vid.

[@hankwylderson7196]

High Savage What does this show have to do with lgbtq?

[@SYF-xc1ec]

Villanelle is a confident bi

[@ntala3399]

Is she even bi? She sounds more gay than bi, she only has feelings for women and gets obsessed with women as for men she only uses them without no feeling whatsoever.

[@SYF-xc1ec]

@@ntala3399 Sexual and romantic feelings are not mutually exclusive. You can be bi but only develop romantic feelings for women or just men or both or neither. This Does not take away from your sexual preferences. It depends on the person. Still I think she's bi, do I know that for sure? No.

[@ntala3399]

Yea if you are a 16 year old American white middle class girl with all the time and all the privilege in the word who has no worries and now has to give names to all her sexual feelings but this is a Russian woman from a very poor Russian village. Eastern women are suppressed, treated like second class citizens most of the time and expected to marry a man and give him children. Not to mention homosexuality is seen as something disgusted and you could raped and/or killed for it. Time to stop seeing the world through the internet dear, you have no idea what happens in the rest of the world.

[@mikeandkimarecool]

Jodie Comer is CRIMINALLY underrated

[@Senate300]

She won't be after Killing Eve. 😉

[@kbaylor123]

#dadjoke

[@LuisSierra42]

Not anymore

[@fandomcentral6696]

This is so true, I have an unhealthy obsession with Villanelle every time she’s on screen I don’t think I even blink, she’s captivating! I think everyone understands Eve’s obsession with her. Also Jodie’s facial expressions deserve an award of their own! ❤️

[@Heathcoatman]

Best casting ever.

[@MrQwerty3000]

Is it wrong to have re watched series 1 five times now?

[@stevemarshall8726]

@@MrQwerty3000 haha, absolutely not! I'm on my 4th time. I could watch villanelle 24/7.

[@imovedtoanotherplaceuwu9355]

Nobody is more obsess with her than me

[@ann_jhay2295]

True...so captivating.

[@moonie856]

love this show and this commentary, but i have to disagree slightly with your thesis that villanelle is simply "a child at heart." i definitly agree that villanelle loves nothing more than to have her own screwed-up type of fun, and she's definitely got a wild sense of humor, but i think it's crucial to understanding just how complex and incredible villanelle is as a character to recognize that she purposefully does and says these disarming, weird, funny things precisely because she /knows/ it'll throw people for a loop and charm them. villanelle is not only highly intelligent but highly manipulative, which is a typical feature of psychopathy. think of how much interpersonal power she exercises just by being funny, unselfconscious and confident, clever with words, etc., over her victims, Sebastian, arguably Konstantin. not only does she catch them off-guard and disarm them, but she gains their admiration, attraction, affection, whether they want to give it or not. even her line in the (absolutely brilliant) kitchen scene about whether or not eve is wearing a sweater attached to a shirt is wonderfully calculated to take eve off guard, seduce eve's interest even further. and (because sandra oh is also brilliant) you can see on eve's face that she's charmed, despite everything. i think it's important to give her this credit. villanelle is as brilliant and as excellent at controlling, dominating, and manipulating as hannibal lector.

[@carolyingfa]

Halie I think it's a bit of both. I payed attention and it's true, every time she acts throws a random question/comment at someone it's exactly when the conversations are going somewhere she doesn't want. And when she's watching the child eat ice cream and the reaction she gets just for being a child is also very telling. But she acts also very childlike even without motives. The way she bonded and argued with the little girl by the end, was like they were both the same age. Role-playing hide and seek too. The whole crush on Eve. The way she's seeking attention and approval from older parental figures. I could go on and on... I really hope we get to see more of her past next season, while it won't redeem her, it will give us more insight.

[@Gay-Icon]

This was a beautiful and insightful post.

[@LemonSte]

I have to second what Caroline said, she's definitely manipulating however she seems to regress as well. She seeks older people to look after her and give her validation and fun, whilst it is also clear she much more easily gets along with someone younger e.g. her handlers feisty daughter. She's probably closer to a sociopath because a lot of her behaviour appears to be reactive and learned.

[@ninawo8217]

I was also thinking about Hannibal!

[@lauraindira8421]

Halie great commentary and so true

[@nicole3260]

I came to watch Sandra Oh on Killing Eve, I stayed for Villanelle.

[@hamzahqutob4799]

I think a lot of people shares your opinion :)

[@samaravoz]

me too...😅🙈

[@mek0411]

Samesies!!

[@saradegaspari1464]

Yessss

[@Sara-tr2gh]

@@hamzahqutob4799 true and I’m kinda thankful to Sandra for introducing Jodie 😂

[@Kazeshiny37]

i once saw a rat drink from a coke can...both hands, extrodinary! i gotta watch that show

[@MsGuernseyGirl]

Yes, love Fiona Shaw - she is such a wonderful actress too and is brilliantly cast in this show.

[@stephparry3789]

I'm crushing so hard on Villanelle - she's brilliant. Bad guys are so much more interesting than heroes.

[@jbellflower83]

She's maybe the most interesting female charecter I've seen on screen since Mallory knox. Well I also loved lisbeth in girl with the dragon tattoo. I just love deep but psychotic woman.

[@johart6181]

@@jbellflower83 you should watch or read Gone Girl. Amy Dunne is another great sociopathic female character

[@jbellflower83]

@@johart6181 I love that movie and yes I forgot about Amy dunne.

[@Killerqueen2000]

morally grey characters> simply good or bad characters

[@Snagabott]

Vilanelle is honestly one of the absolute scariest charactes I have ever seen on a show. Precisely because she is so whimsical. She will kill you for the job, for sport, for mercy, for the principle or for fun... or to find out what it felt most like after she did it.

[@patriciaportuguese6363]

yeah I find myself terrified for people she's in close proximity with lol

[@keithinadhd6693]

The only reason no one knows about it, is because it can’t be found streaming yet. It’ll pick up steam once it’s more easily available. I had no idea this show existed. Now I can’t wait to see it.

[@user-hb5zx5eh8k]

Keithcrash Is A Real Toughie If you have cable, you can watch all episodes on BBC America.com otherwise, it will be on hulu soon.

[@keithinadhd6693]

Nicole Drougel-Smith I appreciate that. I’ll be catching it on Hulu, then! I appreciate it.

[@camellias.7106]

Wtf? Its been on HBO since the releasing of the series.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Nicole Drougel-Smith : Thanks! I’ll watch it online with pleasure! There is literally so much good fare now!

[@mearapryor830]

Look it up online I finished it in May and it doesnt come to canada until this summer

[@michaelwolf8690]

There are a lot of good Difficult women in television but Villainelle is exceptional because she's so charismatic. Not just attractive but charming in her toxicity. To the point where we see people in her life that know she's a monster or can see how mean she is and love her despite herself. And it's difficult not to love someone who's in love with life, regardless of who they are. Villainelle, despite being a bloodsoaked sociopath, is always focussed on having a great time.

[@razbuten]

God, I wish Phoebe Waller-Bridge had still been the showrunner for season 2...

[@missmarreynolds]

Woah there i dit NOT expect you here. Anyways, i barely even noticed a difference between seasons 1 and 2 and i watched both in one sitting (im a god of time management.)

[@srabantidasgupta7389]

She is... It's her show....

[@lyndonwesthaven6623]

I was pretty happy with things till season 4....

[@NataliaOkorokova]

and four

[@eyeswatermaker]

@1:50 that kill bill scene in the club was creepy af. her smile.

[@fila1104]

eyeswatermaker I lovvee her smile !

[@elektracity205]

It was the only time I hated her in thr series.

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

To be fair Bill made a stupid mistake. I think that's why that scene was so intense. It's like he triggered her killer shark instinct.

[@AngelLestat2]

A Clockwork Orange look. She was amazing in that scene... and the rest of all her scenes....

[@HalluCinogen91]

Her smile in that scene was wow creepy and haunting

[@reverseashv2169]

FINALLY SOMEONE GETS THE POINT OF THE SHOW. I've seen a article nit picking how it's "toxic" and why you shouldn't root for these characters. That's the point.

[@kcmn0089]

Who the hell wrote that article?

[@helloimlc8452]

Natalia grow up lol it’s a show

[@ryanwallace1511]

In my Psychology and Sociology class, I actually did a break down of Villianelle's character, I found this to be insightful. So thank you for that.

[@kcmn0089]

Question, is she a sociopath or a psychopath?

[@atlaskat7980]

Damn I would love to read something like that

[@philosophicalinquirer312]

@@kcmn0089 I think she might be a sociopath rather than psychopath and that fits the "tragic backstory" of abuse, losing parents, violence etc (i.e nurture not nature) but could be a bit of both. Villianelle is certainly capable of empathy and neither is she dissociated in her actions. Gives the impression of a sociopath. On the other hand Aaron Peel is more psychopathic. (killing the father, Sadistic & bully like) Two cases: Villianelle relationship with Konstantine which is similar to Leon "the professional" and Mathilda. A type of father/daughter relationship and it seems to distress Villianelle to kill Konstantine. However, see when they meet again - its a relationship that has love and passion. Villianelle definitionally has some affection for Konstantine. As a sociopath this would just be selective relationships - the neurological writing still exists, just needs a re-boot. As for a psychopath, they are biologically incapable of love - there is no baseline to compare to "amoral" would be the term. Secondly with Eve - there is affection for Eve and plenty opportunities for Villianelle to kill Eve but she does not. Villianelle is not fueled by revenge and there is something she admires in Eve. HOWEVER - this could simply be Villianelle's narcissistic psychopathy. This is were I think & argue that perhaps Villianelle is a psychopath. Villianelle is solipsistic, only thing that matters is Villianelle ! and she gets a high from being the center of attention - self pride. She is like the star at the center of the show and all others orbit around her - and thats her raison d'être, her primary drive, her meaning, her value. Villianelle gets the thrill seeking by having Eve orbit her sphere of influence. Likewise with Konstantine - the more he is impressed with her work, its like a daughter impressing the dad for attention. This makes sense, as soon as Eve breaks the spell at the end of season 2, she breaks the orbit around Villianelle and of course....Villianelle shoots her (although we know its not the end) Eve has voyeurism for the psychopath - but far from a psychopath herself. That was Villianelle's misjudgment "your like me" We know Eve lacks the psychopathy because of the immediate guilt, regret and pain after stabbing Villianelle and even worse, the pain and trauma caused by the Axe murder of the handler. The voyeurism for the psychopath is a dissociated state and completely different to the associated state of actually being a psychopath. However, there are deep connections - and disturbing ones. These are discussed in moral philosophy with the trolly experiments such as would you switch a train track to divert a train from killing 5 people to killing 1 person. (utilitarian net = more survivors) The other side of the thought experiment - would you push the fat guy over the bridge to block the train and save the lives of 5 people. Psychopaths dont see much difference in the above two scenarios. Logically there is no difference, both save 5 and kill 1.

[@sayareegupta5510]

@@philosophicalinquirer312 This was a brilliant description. But I have a question if you have already watched S3, where Villanale's tragic backstory is told in an episode where she goes back to her family. And the last conversation she had with her mother was where Tatiana accused Oksana for having some kinda "darkness", and that she was a manipulative child who used to control people around her from childhood so much that her mother decided to leave her in the orphanage. Can it suggest that she was born with these manipulative, enraged, complete overlap of ed and ego-like qualities and doesn't that qualify for a primary psychopath? If that's true, by season 3 ending, what's her deal with Eve? Because, it seemed like they are both going to bring real changes in their lives, especially Villanale. And that is something really unusual, if she wants to change for "love" (or obsession?) in case she's a psychopath.

[@markvaz5624]

Jodie Comer should have won an Emmy and GG for her work, it's amazing.

[@jazzx251]

She's too good - they thought she was a Russian actress.

[@ls0241]

She has actually won one in 2019

[@MrFuthisshit]

The show is fucking brilliant! There's nothing like it out there, the relationships between the characters are amazingly nuanced and organic. This is what tv should be like! And the soundtrack is amazing too.

[@imovedtoanotherplaceuwu9355]

MrFuthisshit watch Jane the virgin

[@tashatomic4893]

and especially crazy ex girlfriend. Trust me (and a lot of other fans / check out their reddit sub, also ideas at play have a vid about it too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnXNlXWggb6dbZY ). songs you might like (waaay) more or less, but the characters....! Trust me.

[@lisbethvintage2128]

The Fall

[@ameliasmith4292]

Jodie comber’s play of villanelle is extremely charming and entertaining, she’s so endearing! Villanelle is strong, confident in herself, smart woman and funny and light at the same time. Jodie really gets the vibe of the writing and the other characters play, she really brought the character to life and same with Konstantin and Caroline. Great actors really getting the dry humour of Phoebe’s (the writer/director)‘s style. It’s an amazing show and I’d say one of the most entertaining and well done shows out right now! The humour especially is very up to date, dry and the drama is so encapsulating like I can’t not binge it!

[@earthcrosserr]

I think Villanelle is just so complex that the moment anyone tries to understand her, it gets contradicted by another part of her. That's what's so intriguing about her. She has so many parts that change the way you think about her, and she's constantly reacting in different ways to change it again. She shows clear signs of psychopathy, but also shows signs of emotion (so it makes you wonder if she really is a psychopath or if she's a sociopath), and then she'll kill the people she loves without a second thought, even though she claims to love them, but she also craves affection and attention from those around her and wants to be thanked when she does things for people, getting upset when either they don't thank her or the "thank you" isn't real. I love the complexity of her so much because when I think I've understood her, she confuses me again and I'm pulled back in.

[@rosarosanova9765]

Povera vittima (si diverte anche molto nel suo lavoro) aspetto la quarta serie, è solo TV da psicopatici. I sani di mente prendono il distacco

[@bo2720]

Her name alone is legendary. "Villanelle". Fabulous. Evil. Cool as a cucumber. And she's one of the best actresses I have ever seen

[@happiness4real840]

Her Smile, her accent ❤❤❤ her sass & her Sarcasm everything feels amazing about Villanelle

[@veram1545]

This hits different after the end of the show... It soared so high but fell so low

[@ayushigandhi3842]

cause pheobe left and money hungry people continued :(

[@clayongunzelle9555]

i keep saying that the final scene is easily one of the best tv moments in 2018 so far

[@LemonSte]

I'd argue she's more of a violent sociopath than a psychopath. She's very chaotic and messy, she gets too caught up in her sadism to be as calculated as violent psychopaths are. (I specify violence because antisocial personality disorder doesn't require violence and it's unwise to connect the two by default)

[@Senate300]

Correct. Psycho/Sociopathy are often mistakenly measured by the scale of their violent atrocities and their indifference towards them. Villanelle is a gifted, well paid Assassin and natural predator who worships the act of killing. Plus there's no smouldering rage driving her bloodlust. She lacks the discipline that comes with the job and has no respect for authority, much to the chargrin of her handler who must be wondering "When does she turn her murderous eye on me?". It became basically the Hitwoman shits and her employers wipe. That being said the Hairpin injection eye stabbing, the poisoned perfume and the carbon monoxide murder were extremely calculated assassinations with little or not a drop of blood spilt.

[@user-zl3ou4xt7s]

I love this show. Phoebe is indeed brilliant & Jodie was surprising. Worth watching

[@MsMinimagnum]

"why do you have a bruise?" "I want to match my jacket"

[@margaretsmist7140]

Great show and great casting. I love the guy who plays Villanelle’s sidekick/father figure. They have wonderful chemistry

[@olivermcerlean8386]

She wasn't admiring the artistry of the shootout; she was happy that she was still important enough to merit the rescue.

[@palm0607]

I absolutely love the "happy birthday" scene

[@izzylovescatsxp3759]

1:41 this is just iconic...im gonna cry ♡ Season 1 was an absolute masterpiece...from S.2 ep.1 things just went downhill and its so saaad! I love killing eve so much and Villanelle steals my heart everytime i see her...S.4 was unfortunate...

[@MJ-tz1je]

I’m so happy this show became popular because it’s amazing!

[@scouser2010ify]

Jodie won so many awards and she deserved every single one and more her acting is phenomenal

[@spookyjeff2364]

8:39 that scene is one of my favourites. Just two kids interacting with eachother except one is a professional murder and an adult woman.

[@salbeh99]

I know that it is a drama crime show but honestly I never laughed so hard in my life ( specially Eve s ackwardness)

[@RandomSkyeRoses]

This is what a lot of crime shows are missing. So many crime shows are so serious and dark that you end up taking the show 2 seriously. TV should be anything you could imagine, not some dark world that'll make you feel depressed after you watch it

[@warrenzevonsangryghost6055]

"TAKE ME TO THE HOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@Cheskaz]

2 minutes into this video I went and binged the series. Thank you so much for introducing me to it. Also, great video!

[@shutupsebas]

This show was simply amazing! Loved it, and it’s a shame that is not more recognized😤

[@LemonSte]

@Victor Mace well that's cause it's a British show lmao American shows have like 28 episodes per season it's a drag

[@hothotheat3000]

I love how she revels in her villainy. She has a blast killing, so we have a blast watching her.

[@mybootyholesitchy]

Idk if I like her though... I think I love how honest and raw she is but she makes me feel eerie and uncomfortable. Great actress if I do say so myself. But man esp that cat and mouse scene of her running after bill.... god that was a masterpiece scene.

[@ann_anna738]

Jodie Comer's performance was fantastic. She deserves an emmy

[@trusha_tungare]

I love how every time someone asks Villanelle, “Are you going to kill me?” & and she without hesitation, just casually nods “YES” !! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stormtrooper253]

I love your analysis of the character and its impact on its viewers! Aside from Eve becoming a surrogate for the viewers, what I love about the show is how Eve's seemingly normal life begins to blur throughout the series and Villanelle is that vehicle wherein Eve's internal struggle (desires, morals, etc.) bubbles to the surface.

[@Leo-ti4ml]

villanelle is the person we all love because she is so odd and different to how a human should act, she does everything a human doesn't do which is why we think she is so good because she is brave enough to not give a shit

[@ltee1a]

She was fantastic. I stopped partway through the series to google her and find out who the hell she was. She's just amazing. She's funny and so charismatic and, I thought, believable in a part that could have felt forced. She's beautiful but she's not trying to be - I fully expected her to be the clicheed beautiful assassin, cast in part for her looks, and was so pleasantly surprised when she was not. She brings intelligence and vulnerability to the role but she's freaking scary too! I loved Sandra Oh as well - she brought most of those qualities to her role too, but Villanelle is a one-of-a-kind part and it was given a one -of-kind performance. I felt like rewatching the entire series when I finished it (I didn't, but I probably will at some point.) I have to say the writing is fab too - Phoebe Waller-Bridge is so talented - if you haven't seen Fleabag, you really must. Why the hell didn't Jodi Comer get an Emmy nomination? Not even half-way through I thought she was a shoe- in not only to be nominated, but to win. WTF?!! (Villanelle - go get them! Ha.)

[@happyv6872]

This is the kind of question I have been asking myself ever since I was sucked into this brilliant series. Was it maybe Jodie Comer’s acting? It’s hard to remind yourself that Villanelle’s a bad person. She killed without batting her eyes, empty and it’s kinda confusing. I really love the dark comedic timing during the last episodes of season 1 and 2. Even in serious scenes, she came off funny. Season 1, Eve tried to kill her with a knife. V: Don’t pull it out. E: (pull knife out) V: WHAT DID I JUST SAY?!!!! Season 2, killing Raymond with an axe. V to E: Do it! E: (axed Raymond on the shoulder) V: THE SHOULDER???? THE SHOULDER??? Oh my god, this is soooo unhealthy to have a crush on this sassy, sarcastic, smart, beautiful but deadly chic.

[@joshholmes877]

I love this show so much. Villanelle is such a compelling character and the show just flows well episode to episode.

[@heyitjoejoe8212]

why do all youtube movie/film reviewers have the exact same voice. oh, good video btw

[@volatilesky]

Same person, dozens of channels with varying gimmicks and themes. As their initial channel had poor traction for viewers and subs, they decided to corner the market by creating so many channels, the sheer volume of videos would corner the market and fool the algorithm, ensuring DONE videos would not only be recommended, but also monetized.

[@crim899]

@@volatilesky I like the theory that one person has like forty+ YT accounts and will never believe otherwise again. Even though I don't know how in the fuck this person would be able to upload multiple videos (depending on the day) like literally every day. (They must be a fucking millionaire wtf) Edit: Just changed some stuff.

[@kbarzeee9900]

This guy nails it pretty much in his assessment. Jodie is a tour de force and is playing her role most brilliantly for which can only be summed up as a role of a lifetime. She is a brilliant actress and watching her breathe life into such a nuanced sadistic character is almost akin to watching an artist paint a masterpiece or a pitcher pitch a no-hitter. I questioned how can someone depicted as an obvious psychopath be so likeable. My initial thought was because she was female and because of her looks but the more the show developed you could see all those things the narrator of this clip describes. I have never seen a female play a role like this before in the manner in which Comer does. If you have not seen how good she plays this character then do yourself a favor and tune it. She is truly brilliant in this role and I hope she can keep up this high level of performance for the entirety of the show.

[@melodyhaviland9393]

the acting in this show is AMAZING

[@kimberlybain9143]

It should be the most popular series! I'm obsessed! My friends and I were just discussing the concepts in this video. Thanks for making it.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Good job dude. The layers of the show are simply great.

[@Hanayuni]

Your channel made me want to watch Killing Eve. I just finished the season and I had to come back to watch this video. Both the show and your work are great. I love Oksanna / Villanelle so much and I love Eve even more.

[@babyfacekillah1323]

When you described Villanelle's childlike glee and playful attitude, I immediately thought of Goku, and how he is so carefree and takes nothing seriously. They are both similar in disposition and character. It's just that one is a highly-skilled assassin while the other is an all powerful martial artist.

[@disiluzhund]

Very thought-provoking and insightful explanation of the fascination with Villanelle's and Eve's characters, (including some of the others). We're fascinated by entertaining experts and that is spot on. The cast are a remarkably skilled lot.

[@wowzers2051]

Jodie comer was just amazing in this

[@c.j.arellano2347]

This channel is awesome. Hats off to you, and I can't wait to see more of your substantive and FUN peak tv analysis.

[@smithmcsmith9218]

Just can't get over how wonderful and articulate this video is. Well done!

[@5ch4rn]

What an extraordinarily well-done critique of this character.

[@brunaskrzypekbadalotti9349]

Can't wait for season 2! Their weird relationship and mutual obsession reminds me about Bryan Fuller's take on Hannibal and Will dynamics. Both shows are awesome.

[@moonlily1]

I see it as more Hannibal and Clarice.

[@brunaskrzypekbadalotti9349]

@@moonlily1 I can see that as well, it's just because in the TV Show Bryan had more time to develop the relationship between Hannibal and Will - which is quite different than the one brought in Red Dragon and it ends up bringing some of the traits of ClaricexHannibal relationshop

[@13kev]

not only the best show i've seen in years,but the most interesting character.AND JODIE ALSO EXCELS AT IT!

[@cameronsmith1423]

I just finished Killing Eve and would love an updated take, now that the series is completed. I think it's one of the best foil studies ever in history of TV and the juxtaposed development of the two leads deserves further discussion.

[@shay5555]

This is such a good analysis. I've watched it more than once.

[@cicimart1374]

I fell in love with her when she licked Constantines hand with that cute smile oh my god

[@bijanlove8000]

This was wonderful! And I love the show! Its been renewed for season 2 so i can't wait to see how the characters are going to develop!

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

Great video! Definitely captures a lot! The editing of your words with Villanelle clips is absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂

[@bivis8]

had to come back to this video after rewatching the first season and in preparation for the second. very interesting analysis, love all your essays!

[@lunathemoon64]

I really do think that her charm makes her so fascinating and sets her apart from male psychopath characters. She's also has this interesting balance of both masculine and feminine traits, while also having a mysterious and almost depressing core. I know her backstory gets explored later on in this show, and I think having her backstory fleshed out helps to explain her behavior in season 1. Of course, it is in no way excusing her murderous ways. A killer is a killer and psychopaths aren't fixable...but we can try to understand how they became that way.

[@maeve926]

This show would be enjoyable at any time but Jodie Comer makes it the best ever. She is an amazing actress. Check out her other work and you’ll see her versatility. She is a true actress.

[@giovanadiel9497]

I loved this video so much. I've been waiting for someone to do an analysis about this amazing show and about Villanelle's complex and likeable character. You nailed it, man. 👍

[@JK-yf6fi]

I haven't ever seen this show but just a couple of videos of her has hypnotized me...I have never seen a character like her!

[@Senate300]

Right then. Observation time. Bypassing the psycho/sociopath debate, Villanelle has the looks of an high fashion Eastern European catwalk beauty who's whimsical, charming, sarky, adorable personality is fun to be around if not disarming. Plus she's a big kid at heart. It just so happens that Villainelle's a gifted, prodigal Assassin of pride and arrogance who's hits go from meticulously calculated works of art to displays of wanton bloodlust with no need to collect trophies. The sheer joy she gets in subjecting her targets to a slow painful death just to see the life drain from their eyes makes her all the more sadistic. Until now she has done so with impunity and her showing off is the mark of an egomaniac longing for an audience. She's no team player and prefers to work alone as working with others cramps her style. The air of unpredictability, lack of discipline and respect for authority Villanelle's displayed as of late has left her fairgame for treachery. Be it by her employers(The Twelve) or her handler, Konstantin(Whom she hinted many times can get the bullet. Plus the more he tried to discipline her, the more she bullied him). Her loyalty is to the job at hand. Not the friend, mentor or lover if either are named as targets for a hit which is what makes her extremely effective if not short sighted. Villanelle is Queer as folk who would use and abuse both sexes as disposable pleasures in equal measure, but gets driven to distraction by women with thick, long, dark hair(accept Nadia) old enough to be her mother, there to be seduced then destroyed after the conquest is complete and the novelty behind them wears off. Either physically(Nadia via homicide), emotionally(Anna to the point of sucide) or mentally(Eve, via professional and personal afflictions). Villanelle is a beast made flesh and doesn't pretend otherwise, though thanks to JC's brilliant performance, we're all still questioning how much of her is still humane.

[@ktran137]

Probably the best show of 2018

[@guinevere69]

Nice job on the video. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to upload this. I really appreciate it. Cheers

[@TheSmorris92]

Obsessed with this show. Literally. Watched on AMC 3 times in a row. They took it off. So I bought it on iTunes to watch on my Apple TV. I just love it.

[@ririririPXN]

I first saw Comer in My Mad Fat Diary. I was mesmerised by her talent and ever since whatever she is in I watch. I haven't seen such talent since Miranda Richardson. But Comer seems to be building a much stronger career. The reason we all love Eve is Jodie Comer. She made this character a success.

[@teenabell7722]

I am hooked and i have not watched a episode yet......but i will now.

[@jjcbot]

Wow. I love this. A reviewer who actually gets it. Good job. I enjoyed the replay. Thanks. And, Yes. We love Villanelle.

[@gettfouttahere]

wow! this was such an amazing take! Killing Eve is also my favorite TV show this 2018 so far :) and I am in loooooooove with Villanelle.

[@miked4309]

Villanelle is my favorite character ever. absolutely love her.

[@gumyumgirl]

Jodie Comer deserves an Emmy and a Golden Globe. I hope they will not sleep on her this season.

[@AnaFox]

Amazing commentary!

[@sophie8373]

I only started watching this show a few days ago..I've already binge watched every episode!! It's amazing, and so so addictive!! This dude is spot on about this show and these awesome characters!!

[@TianaT4]

The best character in all of TV or movie history.

[@enolaholmes3309]

Thanks for this video. Very thoughful. I loved Killing Eve, one of the best shows of 2018.

[@linedpaper5374]

excellent video essay. well done :)

[@soeasy735]

Your analysis is thorough . You dont stick to the basic stuff we know. You make connections that make you think.

[@xoooxthanks6957]

beside the outstanding sense of humor, vilanelle is the best imaginary depiction of a psychopat (well mindhunter wld be the best depiction of real psychopaths).... and psychopath are fascinating: incredibly intelligent and manipulative and enjoy the atrocities they do.

[@NYCITY3]

I love this show, especially Villanele.I know i shouldn't.

[@galisma8326]

Holy coww! I love how the narrator explained this show! Such a splendid information I really enjoyed! 😉

[@terukoarimori]

I already loved her, but hearing this voice talking so calmly about this dashingly beautiful and chaotic character is so peaceful for some reason 😍

[@jinyeliu5691]

Love your breakdown! Perfectly described my confused feelings regarding her!

[@dipsydoodle7988]

You hit on some interesting points in this. I really enjoyed it. I think it is fascinating to consider why we root for such bad characters. In real life, we would acknowledge that someone like Villanelle is a monster and have little sympathy for her if she were caught and killed or imprisoned. What a show like this does tho is allow you to see the humanity, that other side of the bad guy. Even if it's just a tiny bit of humanity in a monster, I think we tend to believe every person has some good in them and is salvageable. I 100% agree however, that Killing Eve doesn't push that idea down our throats and I am not convinced that Villanelle had any real trauma in her life to make her this way. Maybe she's always been the cause of everyone else's trauma! No matter what she's done tho, she is still funny and real and smart and I think you can't help but appreciate that part of who she is.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

Yep. All of what you said. Further, I think shows like this show that even the most awful human beings are still human. We see their worst actions but don't see some of their maybe better qualities, even if they are few and far between, behind the scenes.

[@Senate300]

Plus shows like this give a glimpse of what it is to have APD(Anti-Social Personality Disorder) from a safe distance. In Killing Eve's case Villanelle got people debating whether she's a psychopath or a sociopath.

[@hairlokk8672]

Depends what u see as trauma. Mother dies in cancer. Father military so growing up in russian orphanage. Killing 3 gangsters that killed her father is what she goes to jail for. Chopping off the d*** of the guy raping anna but he doesnt die. But also mentions she doesnt bond with other ppl but doesnt care from young age. Think its hard to say with the information available which it is tho.

[@Senate300]

@@hairlokk8672 Yet when it comes to her background, the TV adaptation did it differently. Villanelles mum died from a young age, her dad was an alcoholic. She castrated and killed husband of the teacher(Anna) she had an affair with which got her locked up in the first place. Got with Nadia then took her place when she got recruited by the Twelve as an Assassin which gave birth to Villanelle. Even her sexual triggers are different. TV Villanelle is driven to distraction by Middle aged dark haired women while her book version made a sport out of seducing authority figures which is about power more than anything else. The refreshing one thing people find about Villainelle/Oksana character is that she doesn't kill for vengeance(which is considered a cliche) but for greed and fun.

[@AgentFulgoreBasedDepartment]

​@@Senate300quick note to add onto your comment: people with ASPD (who also meet the criteria for psychopathy) can be both things simultaneously: born with the neurological differences that caused the psychopathy in the first place, and traumatic events early in life that cement the antisocial behavior. i know this because i was diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder a long time ago, i meet the criteria for psychopathy (i scored a 34 / 40 on the PCL-R test) and i experienced repeated trauma (both as a kid + as an adult). i was always detached and cold, even as a child; destructive when angry, used aggression + manipulation tactics to get my way, would use people then toss them after i no longer benefitted from them, and had conduct issues from an early age (which escalated into much more severe things like violence as a teenager). my mother described me in a similar way to Villanelle: "you were a complicated kid." (very close to "she said you were difficult child" from the show). "you gave us mental whiplash from an early age, almost constantly; but even though you've calmed down as an adult, it never really ended." (us = my parents and brother). early intervention, being locked up, and forced to go to intensive therapy (a lot of it inpatient, but also outpatient) off and on for over 18 years is mainly what prevented me from going down the road to incarceration. combined with my selfishness (obviously i don't want to go to prison since it would end my freedom; so i'm not abstaining from criminal acts because it's morally wrong - i just don't do them because of the consequences i would face); as well as the distrust of (and defiance of) authority, i steered clear of becoming a statistic in the legal system. people outside of my family have described me as a "sadistic, cruel psychopath" who "is endlessly fascinating, despite the callousness and danger" and i've 1000% weaponized that fascination to take advantage of others. the funny part is that Villanelle and i share two traits: we're both 1) women and 2) bisexual (at least according to her portrayal in the tv series - i haven't read the book[s] so i can't speak on those). i know my comment is going to read as narcissistic / ridiculous / over the top, but i don't care lol. the greatest thing about being this way is that i cannot feel shame, guilt, or remorse. it has served me well throughout my life. i assume that's something a psychopath WOULD say though so it's par for the course lol.

[@Celesttebrownn]

such a good video. I can't believe 2nd season is ending!!!!