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!
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!
