
"Eve was, as I interpreted the novella, was white,'" Oh said.

Here's what you should know about the books Killing Eve took inspiration from.Īnother major difference? The show is not focused on two white women. But even fans of the show may not realize that Oh's Eve and Comer's Villanelle aren't new creations-they're actually characters from a pair of novels written by British author Luke Jennings.

Its main plotline? The cat-and-mouse game between a bored intelligence agent (Sandra Oh) in London and the charismatic assassin she's investigating (Jodie Comer).

Killing Evewas one of 2018's buzziest new shows, winning critical acclaim, Emmy nominations, and a historic Golden Globe for Sandra Oh.
