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There are so many fantastic spy shows currently being offered on Netflix. The Night Agent has been delighting fans with its political thriller vibes for three seasons, as has 2024's Black Doves, which features exciting storylines with an international flair. To be successful, spy shows like these must have enticing plots that draw you in, as well as protagonists that are endlessly fascinating. The show that checks all of these boxes and more has joined the Netflix lineup in 2026 and is just begging for a binge-watch.
What Is 'Killing Eve' About?
Killing Eve debuted on BBC America back in 2018, but it is every bit as captivating to watch today. Based on a series of books called Villanelleby Luke Jennings, the series follows Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), who is an American analyst working for MI5 in the UK. Eve is tasked with only the most boring responsibilities and longs for a more exciting life. She gets more than she bargains for when she's recruited for a secret mission with the intelligence agency, MI6. Eve is assigned to look into a ruthless female assassin who goes by the name Villanelle (Jodie Comer). Villanelle works for a mysterious organization called The Twelve, and is leaving a trail of bodies in her wake. When the two women meet, they quickly become obsessed with one another, and one of the most twisted (and sexiest) games of cat-and-mouse transpires. For four seasons, Eve and Villanelle are drawn to each other, as they sink deeper into a dark, murderous world. With brilliant writers that include Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) and Emerald Fennell (Wuthering Heights), Killing Eve is a completely compelling and fast-paced series that will have you glued to your screen from start to finish.
'Killing Eve' Is an Addictive Thrill Ride With an Electric Cast
Spy thrillers are generally fun to watch because the outlandish and dangerous storylines are so different from our own lives. There's drama, intrigue, and high-stakes narratives that are inherently exciting and entertaining. Killing Eve is no different, except that it offers a uniquely twisted story, set in a variety of international locations. The more Eve gets intertwined in Villanelle's web, the darker the tone gets, but Killing Eve also offers a wry humor that prevents the series from becoming too depressing. The relationship between many of the characters might actually be pretty toxic (whether it's Eve and Villanelle or Villanelle and her frustrated Russian handler), but the way they interact with each other is also incredibly funny. The series also provides glamorous fashion moments, with Villanelle's colorful style offering another peek inside her complicated psyche. While the show was airing, it even inspired some real-life fashion trends. In many ways, what sets Killing Eve apart, is that the series never rests on its laurels, always providing new, monstrous villains and obstacles that Eve and Villanelle must climb over.
Even with twisty plots and shocking events, there's no way that Killing Eve would have been successful if it hadn't cast these two particular actors as leads. Comer portrays one of the best morally ambiguous characters to ever hit our screens, and her wily psychopathy makes her instantly watchable. Although Oh has to play Eve with a more straight-laced vibe, she also excels in making her character somehow relatable and authentic. But the best part of Killing Eve is the chemistry that can be found between these two main characters. Their electric connection is both scintillating to watch and an impressive representation of one of the most intriguing relationships on television. There are also several incredible supporting actors, including Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia, and Harriet Walter, who ensure that every episode of Killing Eve is exceptional.
During its four-season run, Killing Eve was nominated for 21 Emmys, taking home a well-deserved win for Comer in 2019. The final season, which aired in 2022, wraps up Eve and Villanelle's story for good. Although some fans were unhappy with the conclusion, the series still stands alone as one of the best spy thrillers ever made. With 32 episodes of excellence, Killing Eve is oh-so-worthy of a binge-watch.
