# Killing Eve (2018–2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/killing-eve/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Phoebe Waller-Bridge |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Seasons | 4 (32 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Killing Eve (2018–2022) is a Crime, Drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, streaming on BBC. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (88%), audience ratings (74%), Metascore (83/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (78%) across 4 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Waller-Bridge’s first season is a masterclass in obsession as flirtation; Jodie Comer’s Villanelle became instantly iconic even as later series lost the thread.

## Synopsis

A security consultant hunts for a ruthless assassin. Equally obsessed with each other, they go head to head in an epic game of cat-and-mouse.

## Cast

Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia, Camille Cottin, Robert Gilbert, Anjana Vasan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Killing Eve worth watching?**
Yes — Killing Eve earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 88%, audience 74%, Metascore 83/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 78%. Waller-Bridge’s first season is a masterclass in obsession as flirtation; Jodie Comer’s Villanelle became instantly iconic even as later series lost the thread.

**Why is Killing Eve so highly rated?**
Killing Eve scores 81% because all five independent sources agree: critics 88%, audiences 74%, Metacritic 83/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 78%. Waller-Bridge’s first season is a masterclass in obsession as flirtation; Jodie Comer’s Villanelle became instantly iconic even as later series lost the thread. See the full breakdown on the Killing Eve series page.

**Is Killing Eve on Netflix?**
No — Killing Eve is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Killing Eve come out?**
Killing Eve first aired in 2018 and ran through 2022 (2018–2022). Created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Killing Eve are there?**
Killing Eve has 4 seasons across 32 episodes (2018–2022). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Killing Eve?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Killing Eve’s 32 episodes take roughly 24 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Killing Eve?**
Killing Eve streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Killing Eve?**
Killing Eve stars Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia, Camille Cottin, and others. Created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

**How many episodes are in Killing Eve?**
Killing Eve has 32 episodes across 4 seasons (2018–2022).

**What is Killing Eve about?**
A security consultant hunts for a ruthless assassin. Equally obsessed with each other, they go head to head in an epic game of cat-and-mouse.

**Who created Killing Eve?**
Killing Eve was created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It is a crime, drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Killing Eve?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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