Episode 7 of Killing Eve's exhilarating Season 4 kicks off with Villanelle embarking on her latest assignment, armed with a fresh lead from Konstantin. This time, she's hot on the trail of the assassin who treacherously pierced her back with an arrow. The hunt leads her to a secluded island off the rugged coast of Scotland, where she confronts her quarry, Gunn, a formidable killer who casually drags a fisherman's lifeless body into a barn and brutally dissects it in front of her unfazed eyes.
Despite the gruesome spectacle, Villanelle remains stoic and decides to join Gunn on a hunt, uncovering a surprising bond between them. Gunn's tale of tragedy unfolds: her parents' demise and the annihilation of her village by poisoned waters leave a deep scar. Seeking solace in Paris, she found herself yearning for the rustic life once more, until Helene, with ulterior motives, bestowed her this island as a reward for her allegiance to The Twelve. Realizing they were both mere pawns in Helene's game, as they had been in each other's, a spark ignites between Villanelle and Gunn, culminating in a passionate kiss.
Meanwhile, Eve grapples with the aftermath of Helene's demise, her mission ostensibly accomplished, leaving her adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Yusuf, ever the supportive companion, suggests a karaoke night as a first step towards normalcy. However, Eve's mind is a maelstrom of ghosts from the past, haunting her every note, rendering her unable to fully engage. Her struggle to let go is palpable as she confesses her lingering turmoil to Yusuf.
Sensing her need for solitude in this journey of self-discovery, Yusuf tenderly kisses her forehead before departing, leaving Eve to delve deeper into Helene's phone for answers. Among the digital detritus, a recurring motif catches her eye—postcards adorned with swallows. Intrigued, Eve seeks Konstantin's insight, only to be redirected to the enigmatic Villanelle, leaving her more perplexed than ever.
Amidst the void left by her absence, Konstantin beckons Pam to his presence, a somber air weighing heavily upon them. With a resolute tone, he urges her to depart, his mind consumed by Irina's earlier call and the devastating news of Helene's demise. His sole objective now is to safeguard Pam and extricate them both from the grasp of The Twelve.
Little does he know, Pam harbors a hidden agenda—a final directive from the late Helene, bidding her to strike Konstantin down. That fateful night, her blade slices through the air repeatedly, leaving Konstantin's life ebbing away. As he gasps for breath, he confides in Pam the shocking truth: Helene, too, has fallen. This revelation sends Pam into a frenzied tailspin, as she grapples with the magnitude of her error, desperately trying to stem the relentless flow of blood.
In his dying embrace, Konstantin whispers a poignant request, beseeching Pam to deliver a letter from his bag to Carolyn, the woman whose heart he's always cherished.
Meanwhile, in Salzburg, Carolyn relentlessly pursues The Twelve, her trail of clues leading her to a hotel that doubles as a haven for avian wonders. Ever vigilant, she thwarts a potential assassin's approach, ensuring her safety for the time being.
Vlad's visit stirs a tempest of emotions within Carolyn, their discourse on betrayal and assassins igniting a fire in her mind. Scrawling "Barn Swallow MI6 Pub" onto a scrap of paper, she realizes her current path is a detour and hastens back to London, ready to confront her destiny head-on.
Eve, too, confronts her own demons, embarking on a journey to the Scottish isle where Gunn and Villanelle's paths intertwine. Helene's tragic end stirs not a ripple in Gunn's unwavering loyalty to The Twelve, making clear that her allegiance lies solely with the organization.
Villanelle, however, yearns for freedom, her feet pounding the ground as she flees. Gunn, with a sigh of resignation, grabs a machete, her intentions set on bringing Villanelle back. But fate intervenes, delivering Eve to her doorstep instead, the woman who earlier sailed solo towards the island. Gunn swiftly shifts her target, tackling Eve to the ground with brute force. The machete rises high, its lethal arc suspended in time as the scene fades to a haunting darkness.
