The Killer (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Zee's Introduction

Zee is depicted as a professional hit woman based in Paris, working for an Irishman named Finn, who is connected to crime lord Jules Gobert. Her ruthless reputation has earned her the nickname 'Queen of the Dead' in the criminal underworld, showcasing her efficiency in eliminating rivals.

Where

Paris

Hit on Marseille Gang

Finn hires Zee to carry out a hit on the members of a Marseille drug gang who are partying at a nightclub. In a violent display, Zee successfully takes out the gangsters, solidifying her reputation as a formidable assassin.

Where

Marseille

Jenn's Accident

During the chaos of the shooting, Jenn Clark, a young American singer, suffers a fall that results in her losing her vision. Zee, surprisingly feeling compassion for her, decides to spare Jenn's life amidst the carnage that unfolds.

Where

Nightclub

Finn's Orders

After the incident, Finn sends Zee to the hospital to eliminate Jenn, who is recuperating there. This sends Zee into a moral dilemma, as she grapples with her role as a hit woman and her protective instincts towards Jenn.

Where

Hospital

Sey's Investigation

Police inspector Sey and his partner Jax are chasing Jenn's boyfriend, Coco, a drug dealer. Their pursuit ends tragically when Coco takes a hostage and Sey, forced to protect his partner, kills him, which directly ties back to Jenn's story.

Where

City Streets

Zee's Assassination Attempt

Zee, disguised as a U.S. embassy vice-consul, enters Jenn's hospital room intending to finish the job. However, Sey arrives simultaneously, complicating the plan as Jenn struggles to recount her traumatic experience.

Where

Hospital Room

Sey's Discovery of Corruption

While investigating, Sey uncovers a link between Gobert and the theft of heroin belonging to an Arabian prince. Unfortunately, the momentum of his investigation is thwarted by corrupt superiors who fear for their own careers.

Protecting Jenn

Realizing Jenn's life is in danger, Zee breaks into the hospital to rescue her. This encounter leads to a tense shootout with Finn's thugs, where Zee narrowly escapes with Jenn to her apartment.

Where

Apartment

The Truth About the Heroin

Jenn reveals to Zee that she and Coco had stolen a shipment of heroin from its original thieves. This revelation puts both women's lives at risk and binds their fates together amidst the chaos.

Where

Apartment

Zee's Capture

Zee is eventually apprehended by Sey after he discovers her involvement in his previous investigations. However, this encounter proves crucial as it sets the stage for her to ultimately break free.

Finn's Betrayal

In an act of betrayal, Finn murders Gobert after being tasked with eliminating Bin Faheem. As the power dynamics shift, Zee finds herself caught in the middle of this treacherous game.

Allies in Trouble

Zee teams up with Sey after realizing they are both targets of Finn. Their alliance is solidified when Zee saves Sey from an assassination attempt, showcasing their commitment to bringing down Finn.

Where

Church

Confrontation at the Church

In a climactic showdown, Zee, Sey, and Finn engage in a bloody battle at an abandoned church. Explosive charges set off by Sey destroy the drugs, and in the chaos, Jenn unexpectedly regains her sight.

Where

Abandoned Church

Finn's Downfall

As tension escalates, Jenn distracts Finn at a critical moment, allowing Sey to provide her with a gun. In a dramatic twist, Jenn shoots Finn, effectively ending his reign of terror.

Where

Abandoned Church

A New Beginning

Following the confrontation, Zee expresses her desire to change her life to Sey. Their heartfelt farewell marks a significant turning point for both characters, indicating a possible path to redemption.