Kemi Adetiba’s Netflix crime thriller To Kill a Monkey has captured the collective attention of fans and sparked lively conversations across social media. Tightly wound with tension and packed with shocking twists, the film plunges viewers into a world where desperation, betrayal, and moral ambiguity reign.
Below are the most unforgettable scenes that left us breathless, heartbroken, and questioning everything, moments that prove why this crime saga is already a classic.
1. The Fateful Reunion
Everything spirals from this pivotal encounter. Efemini, a desperate waiter played by William Benson, is floored when his old friend, crime boss Oboz (Bucci Franklin)—reappears. With a flash of cash, Oboz solves Efemini’s financial woes, but the “gift” comes loaded with dark, binding consequences. From this moment, the lines between loyalty, gratitude, and survival are dangerously blurred.
2. The Fatal Car Bomb
A power move gone shockingly wrong. Oboz, bristling at a rival’s demand for a tax, sends a car bomb as a message. The tragedy is instant and horrifying: the blast claims the lives of innocent children, converting a business grudge into a personal vendetta. This is the turning point that signals the collapse of their criminal empire—a scene social media can’t stop dissecting.
3. A Deal with the Devil
When the enigmatic “Teacher” (Chidi Mokeme) enters the game, the stakes rise further. Hounded by guilt and the need to protect his family, Efemini makes a dreadful choice: he secretly allies with Teacher, agreeing to betray Oboz. It’s the point of no return, exposing how desperation can twist a man’s morals beyond recognition.
4. The Ultimate Betrayal
Arguably the most controversial moment, Efemini’s act of ultimate betrayal. Fulfilling his deadly pact, Efe leads Oboz into an ambush and watches in silence as his friend and savior is gunned down. Here, Efemini’s transformation from victim to villain is devastating and complete. The echoes of this choice reverberate through every conversation about the film’s morality and heartbreak.
5. The Final Reckoning in Court
The explosive conclusion brings Efemini to his lowest point. Abandoned and exposed, he faces a harrowing courtroom showdown. Betrayed by his lover and, most painfully, his own daughter, Efemini finds himself condemned—not just by the legal system, but by those whose trust he’s lost. The coup de grâce? An assassin’s bullet delivers a chilling, irreversible end to his tragic arc, a final gut-punch that ensures viewers won’t soon forget his journey.
Verdict
To Kill a Monkey sears itself into memory with its uncompromising look at how survival demands, and destroys the soul. The performances are pitch-perfect, and the plot keeps you guessing until its very last, fatal twist. From desperate loyalty to the price of betrayal, Kemi Adetiba’s direction ensures these scenes linger long after the credits roll.
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