Episode 4 of Season 4 of "Killing Eve" kicks off with Villanelle confined within the claustrophobic confines of a prison cell, while Eve embarks on a rendezvous with Helene in the bustling West End. Their conversation revolves around the enigmatic Twelve and the elusive Lars Meier, spurring a competitive race to reach his whereabouts. Helene, hitherto ignorant of Meier's visage, is now privy to his identity, thanks to Eve's astute manipulation of social media connections. Eve and Yusuf collaborate, harnessing the power of facial recognition technology to uncover a trail that inevitably leads back to the romantic city of Paris. Eve, fueled by intrigue, sets off to unravel the mystery.
Meanwhile, in the prison's austere confines, Helene unexpectedly grants Villanelle her freedom, an act that borders on the absurd, given the gravity of her crimes. It's as if she's skating away from justice with impunity. Seizing the opportunity, Villanelle vows allegiance to Helene, cloaking her decision under the pretext of the Twelve's inescapable grasp. With a new mission in hand, she embarks on her next assignment.
Far-flung in Havana, Carolyn finds solace in her new safe haven, only to be confronted by the still-breathing, albeit grumpy, Rustem. Her interrogation efforts prove futile, but as she steps away for a respite, Villanelle strikes, dragging her unsuspecting prey onto the sun-kissed shores. With a wrench as her weapon of choice, Carolyn scoffs at Villanelle's pedestrian approach to murder, only to be rendered unconscious by a brutal blow.
Yet, when Carolyn's eyelids flicker open, she finds herself miraculously alive, the mercy of Villanelle's fleeting compassion her unlikely savior. Her curiosity piqued, Villanelle yearns to uncover the secrets of Carolyn's past, sensing that she holds the key to unlocking the mysteries that haunt her. This unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a complex dance of cat and mouse, where truth and deception intertwine in a web of intrigue.
Carolyn, firmly convinced of their formidable partnership, soon uncovers the surprising revelation that Helene was the orchestrator behind Villanelle's arrival. Acknowledging her own fruitless pursuit of The Twelve, having only managed to scratch the surface with Rustem, Carolyn watches as Villanelle assumes the daunting role of interrogator. Through her ruthless methods, Villanelle uncovers that the pursuer who followed Rustem was described as "towering, immense, and sinister," with their rendezvous point marked by the enigmatic El Hombre De Dos Caras. Enraged by this information, Villanelle's hand does not waver as she plunges a blade into her captive's chest, extinguishing his life with ruthless efficiency.
In Margate, Konstantin's flight from Russia lands him in a confrontation with Pam. After a brief respite in a hotel room, where he exchanges a phone and fresh keys, Konstantin proposes a rendezvous at the pier an hour later. Initially hesitant, Pam eventually summons the resolve, ambushing Konstantin with a playful yet decisive push into the water, much to his amused satisfaction. Her progress pleases him greatly, and he chuckles with genuine delight.
Meanwhile, Eve's journey culminates in Paris, where she convenes with a photographer renowned for capturing Lars' image in the past. However, this encounter takes an unexpected turn when Carolyn's personal acquaintance and fellow member of The Twelve arrives at the hotel, disrupting their game of truth or dare. Their fleeting encounter serves as a stark reminder of Carolyn's complex past and the intricate web she weaves within The Twelve.
Elsewhere, Eve and Helene's reunion sizzles with flirtatious tension, culminating in a kiss that lingers with unspoken implications. Yet, amidst the sparks, there's a lingering sense that Helene's true focus this season ought to be locked on Villanelle. Nonetheless, the door remains ajar for the next chapter in their quest to dismantle The Twelve, leaving the future fraught with promise and peril.
