Diving Into Killing Eve

British spy thriller Killing Eve returns for a third season on April 12, much to the delight of TV-addicted Anglophiles everywhere. 

The critically acclaimed series follows the cat-and-mouse game between British intelligence operative Eve Polastri and international assassin Villanelle. Their complex relationship and shared obsession with one another has earned the attention of audiences and critics alike. The show has nabbed multiple coveted industry awards, including the British Academy Television Award for best drama series and a Peabody Award. 
As Eva and Villanelle gear up for the next round of spy games, we’re using Ranker Insights to create a profile of the Killing Eve audience, taking a deep dive into their likes, dislikes, and overall interests as a fanbase. 

Season 3 of Killing Eve premieres Sunday, April 12, and can be watched by American fans on AMC and Hulu. 

KILLING EVE FANS’ TOP SHOWS

People who watch Killing Eve tend to gravitate toward well-written, character-driven dramas that are carefully crafted and critically adored. For example, people who enjoy Killing Eve are 6X more likely to watch similarly brainy BBC dramas like Taboo starring Tom Hardy and Luther with Idris Elba. They're also 5X more likely to be drawn to dark American thrillers, including Sinner with Jessica Biel and Bill Pullman, Netflix's Ozark with Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, and Hulu's The Handmaiden's Tale with Elisabeth Moss.

Unsurprisingly, Killing Eve fans have a taste for British and international shows in general, as they are also 6X more likely to watch BBC One's Happy Valley, and almost 5X more likely to watch The Fall with Gillian Anderson and Broadchurch with David Tennant. They are also 4X as likely to enjoy Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, and BBC One's Poldark.

Killing Eve also seems to appeal to fans because of its strong female leads. At least, that’s what we’re inferring from the fact that those who love Killing Eve are 5X more likely to enjoy HBO's Big Little Lies starring Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, as well as the glass-ceiling-shattering Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime.

KILLING EVE FANS AT THE MOVIES

People who watch Killing Eve tend to gravitate toward complex thrillers with nonlinear storytelling and offbeat characters. 

Killing Eve fans are almost 3X as likely to enjoy the eccentric whodunnit The Usual Suspects, which stars Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro, and Gabriel Byrne. They are also twice as likely to love the wonderful comedy caper The Big Lebowski with Jeff Bridges. Killing Eve audiences also have a taste for movie classics young and old, including 1994's Pulp Fiction and 1942's Casablanca.

KILLING EVE ON RANKER

Killing Eve holds a place on over 50 different Ranker lists, including several very competitive rankings that cover the best of what’s on television. The spy thriller is in the Top 20 on the lists Newer Shows With The Most Impressive Writing, and Best Current TV Shows No One Is Watching. The show is also ranked within the top 50% of our lists of Best Current Dramatic TV Shows and Best TV Shows Streaming On Hulu. 

FINAL FINDINGS

Killing Eve fans have eclectic taste in television, favoring both dramas and comedies with sophisticated storytelling that place complex characters at the center of the action. This includes shows that use framing devices such as nonlinear storytelling and unreliable narrators that keep audiences guessing. Though interestingly, that list of shows doesn’t include Fleabag, the hilarious and inventive breakout hit from Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Killing Eve audiences also tend to enjoy other British productions that share similar themes and tones to the spy thriller. Shows such as Broadchurch, Taboo, and Luther, which feature twists and turns within their narrative structure along with in-depth character analysis, are more likely to nab the attention of the Killing Eve fanbase. 

Furthermore, Killing Eve fans who like the dynamic between the two leads will enjoy similar programming that also features strong female characters as the center of the story. Shows such as Homeland and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will likely appeal to a fanbase drawn to complex characters.

These stories are crafted using Ranker Insights, which takes over one billion votes cast on Ranker.com and converts them into actionable psychographics about pop culture fans across the world. To learn more about how our Ranker Insights can be customized to serve your business needs, visit insights.ranker.com, or email us at insights@ranker.com.