Ep 1. Nice Face

Eve Polastri is a somewhat disheveled but highly skilled MI5 security officer who works in a small office in London. She senses that there's something off about a recent assassination, and it's not just the fact that the killer removed her victim's eyelids. As Eve pores over the evidence, it becomes increasingly clear that these deaths are the work of a very talented and indiscriminate assassin. The killer is Villanelle, a psychopathic Russian woman who's as elegant as she is lethal. As Eve's pursuit of Villanelle intensifies, something between them sparks. Though Villanelle never makes it easy, Eve gradually comes to find out more and more about this mysterious young woman, seeing aspects of herself reflected in Villanelle's character.

"Nice Face," the pilot episode for the acclaimed thriller series Killing Eve, introduces fans to a dynamic duo: the hunter and the hunted. This tension-driven game of cat and mouse between Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) and Villanelle (Jodie Comer) creates a palpable energy that carries the show throughout the run of the series.

"Nice Face" begins with a mysterious and brutal murder in Vienna. The assassin, Villanelle, seems to have murdered her target with ease. After observing the details of the murder, Eve becomes obsessed with tracking down the assassin. This obsession quickly becomes a challenge for her superiors, who dismiss the idea. But when Eve's theories start gaining traction, she is supported in her mission.

Meanwhile, in Paris, Villanelle has moved on to her next target: a Spanish politician. This time, Villanelle has taken a different approach. She is disguised as an Italian waitress and gets close to her target as she serves him dinner. The tension is high, and viewers are on the edge of their seats watching the scene unfold. When Villanelle commits her crime, the twist that follows is unexpected and exhilarating.

On the other hand, Eve is building a team to track down Villanelle, and she selects some unlikely candidates, including a forensic pathologist who has just quit smoking and is always lugging an oxygen tank behind him. She convinces her boss, Bill, to take a closer look at a beautiful young woman captured by a CCTV camera. This woman is Villanelle, and she had been staying at a hotel near the scene in Vienna.

As the investigation progresses, Eve begins to uncover more clues and assumptions about Villanelle. For instance, Villanelle seems to have a preference for fashionable clothes and enjoys expensive items, such as a luxurious apartment and a beautiful perfume. All the while, Villanelle continues to elude her captors.

In the end, Villanelle manages to evade Eve and slips away from the authorities. However, it becomes apparent that Eve and Villanelle's game of catch and release has only just begun.

"Nice Face" sets up the thrilling storyline and introduces the main characters in Killing Eve seamlessly. With its smart writing and characters, it's easy to see why the show was such a hit among audiences and critics alike. It is engaging from start to finish and will leave viewers captivated for the remaining episodes of the season. Stay tuned to discover more about Villanelle's backstory, Eve's obsession, and the thrilling cat-and-mouse game that ensues between them in Killing Eve.