If you’re a fan of quality TV content and the future of the industry, you sorta have to root for BBC America’s “Killing Eve.” Even if you don’t watch the show (and by all accounts, you really should), TV fans should be excited to see such an interesting, unique series continue to earn rave reviews, awards talk, and network support in an age where everything is a reboot, remake, or revival. Thankfully, there’s BBC America (and AMC), who are fully supporting “Killing Eve” and want it to continue at least for one more year.
Today, AMC announced that “Killing Eve” would not only continue for a Season 3, but would also be getting yet another showrunner to spearhead the series for the next batch of episodes. The announcement comes just a day after the second season premiered on BBC America and AMC.
For those not familiar with the series, “Killing Eve” tells the story of a government agent that sets out to find and apprehend a notorious killer. The series is created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (who was showrunner in Season 1). However, for the second season, Waller-Bridge passed the baton to Emerald Fennell, who wrote and produced the most recent season. Now, the showrunner label is placed on Suzanne Heathcote, who will handle the chores for the just-announced Season 3.
“We love having this show and the brilliant Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw on our networks,” said Sarah Barnett, President, Entertainment Networks for AMC Networks. “Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emerald Fennell have delivered two addictively entertaining seasons. As we did last year, we’re renewing ‘Killing Eve’ right out of the gate, now with Suzanne Heathcote as lead writer, as a sign of confidence – we adore this show as much as our fans do. ‘Killing Eve’ doesn’t do anything in a templated way; we love giving the opportunity to three genius women to make their mark.”
“I’m very excited that the ‘Killing Eve’ baton is being passed onto another incredible writer for season 3. We can sleep soundly knowing these characters are safe in Suzanne Heathcote’s hilariously murderous hands,” said Waller-Bridge.
‘Killing Eve’ airs Sundays at on BBC America and AMC. The second season just kicked off yesterday.
Here’s the synopsis for Season 2:
In the second season, the action picks up just 30 seconds after the end of the final episode of season one. Villanelle has disappeared and Eve is left reeling, having no idea if the woman she stabbed is alive or dead. With both of them in deep trouble, Eve has to find Villanelle before someone else does…but unfortunately, she’s not the only person looking for her.