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T2 WHATS UP! February 27 - March 5, 2022 TV FEATURE BY DANA SIMPSON TV Media A esop, master of the morality tale, is often credited as the author of a particular story involving a scorpion and a frog. While the true origin of the sto- ry remains unknown — some speculate it may, like a certain show's main character, have originated in Russia — and many versions of it exist, the fa- ble seems to be the driving force behind the fourth and final sea- son of a much-beloved BBC America series, "Killing Eve." Premiering its final season on Sunday, Feb. 27, on BBC America and AMC, and for streaming on AMC+, "Killing Eve" has earned a reputation for its complicated plots in- volving espionage, attraction, human nature and obsession. Now, not unlike the scorpion that asks the frog for help crossing the river, it's time to see who, if anyone, comes out on top on the other side. First hailing from BBC America in 2018, the series, led by Sandra Oh ("Grey's Anato- my") and Jodie Comer ("Free Guy," 2021), is based on the Villanelle novel series by Brit- ish author Luke Jennings. It didn't take long, however, for the TV series to eclipse the books and rise to immense popularity among British and North American audiences. The series came in hot with a 98% approval rating on the popular ratings site Rotten To- matoes, and while its approval has, as with many series, borne witness to a slow de- cline over time, leading lady Comer seems to have no doubt that Season 4 will wow fans right off the bat. "We have definitely got off to an exciting start," Comer told NBC in a recent inter- view. "I think now, because we know it's the final season, they are definitely pushing bound- aries, especially with Vil- lanelle. Where we open with her [Villanelle] is totally bon- kers and brilliant. I hope peo- ple finally enjoy it when it hits the screen." Following the emotional culmination of Season 3, AMC, parent company to BBC Amer- ica, released a statement an- nouncing Oh's Eve, Comer's Villanelle and Fiona Shaw's ("Harry Potter and the Sorcer- er's Stone," 2001) Carolyn are all in "very different places" heading into the final chapter, saying, "Following Eve and Villanelle's exchange on the bridge, Eve is on a revenge mission, while Villanelle has found a brand-new communi- ty in an attempt to prove she's not a 'monster.'" This "new community" will likely lead to new characters for the show's fourth season, and — dare it be said — per- haps create new opportunities for a possible spinoff if all goes well. Just about anything is possible in the land of "Eve." The same AMC release also alludes to Carolyn's quest for vengeance for Kenny (Sean Delaney, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," 2021), stating she "goes to extraordinary lengths to continue to chase down The Twelve" and restore order to the chaos that has been brewing over the past three Bentonville Acupuncture 5 x 5 continued on page T10 Jodie Comer stars in "Killing Eve" Fabled endings Not a subscriber? No problem, subscribe today and receive an iPad with your subscription*. *iPad must be returned within 30 days of termination of account. now available on the digital replica! NEW INTERACTIVE PUZZLE PAGES Get the new puzzle pages on the digital replica, featuring puzzles daily! CROSSWORDS KIDS' GAMES SUDOKU WORD GAMES STRATEGY & MEMORY NUMBERS Call 479-684-5509 or visit nwaonline.com/nwaipad