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Evil

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Universal acclaim based on 40 Critic Reviews

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83

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Mixed or average reviews based on 46 Ratings

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Evil

Series Details & Credits

Paramount+ | Release Date: September 26, 2019

Summary: David Acosta priest-in-training (Mike Colter) recruits Kristen Bouchard, a forensic psychologist (Katja Herbers) and Ben, a carpenter (Aasif Mandvi) to help him evaluate if the phenomena reported to the church has scientific explanations or are actually supernatural in this series from from Robert and Michelle King.

Genre(s): Drama, Horror

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S4:E14. Fear of the End
Air Date: August 22, 2024
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S4:E13. Fear of the Unholy
Air Date: August 15, 2024
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S4:E12. Fear of the Other
Air Date: August 8, 2024

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Metascore

83

Positive:

38

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2

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Critic Reviews

100

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

May 22, 2024

Season 4 Review: It’s like nothing else on television. The start of the fourth season bursts out of the gate with two of the best episodes in the history of “Evil,” followed by a pair of episodes that are creatively rockier yet still captivating. “Evil” takes big swings—even the ones that don’t connect are fascinating. And weird as Hell. Read full review

95

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Rob Owen

May 28, 2024

Season 4 Review: The best supernatural, religious-themed comedic drama you’re not watching. Read full review

90

Slashfilm Jacob Hall

May 16, 2024

Season 4 Review: Thankfully, if the episodes of "Evil" season 4 provided to critics ahead of the premiere on Paramount + are any indication, the show will go out being its best self: grotesque, hilarious, unusual, and utterly terrifying. Read full review

81

Paste Magazine

Tara Bennett

Jun 10, 2022

Season 3 Review: In its third season, Paramount+’s Evil (formerly of CBS) remains one of the most clever, witty, and cerebral horror television series, period. Read full review

80

Slate

Daniel Schroeder

Jul 14, 2021

Season 2 Review: From the moment Emerson appears, it’s clear he knows what show he’s on, just waiting for the rest of the cast to catch up. And as of Season 2, which saw the series jump from CBS to Paramount+, they have. ... Evil knows the evils of humanity are human, and by not taking the face of religion seriously, it can access a real truth: At night, fear of the boogeyman can keep us safe—but so can laughing in the daylight at those same scares. Read full review

78

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Sep 23, 2019

Season 1 Review: There’s an enjoyably spooky “X-Files” vibe and also a little too on-the-nose will-they-or-won’t-they? chemistry between the married Kristin and the presumably celibate David. “Evil” evinces a welcome cheekiness. Read full review

60

Rolling Stone

Alan Sepinwall

Sep 24, 2019

Season 1 Review: By going with a trio rather than a duo, and making both Kristen and Ben doubters, the Kings try to sidestep the binary believer vs. skeptic set-up that was so familiar from X-Files and its many imitators. But this approach can feel muddled, with stories generating problems for both skeptics to solve via their respective specialties, while there’s not a lot of tension between them and David. ... But it’s when Evil lives up to its name that it’s most interesting. Read full review

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User Reviews

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ShadowMan64

May 24, 2020

This show is really great. It's sorta like X-Files but with the supernatural stuff being more religious.

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MarcDoyle

Feb 16, 2020

Just finished the season finale, and I'm close to saying definitively that this is the most interesting, most progressive show on network television. I'm a little shocked that it wasn't nominated for emmmys/golden globes. The lead actress (from WestWorld) is phenomenal, and her twoJust finished the season finale, and I'm close to saying definitively that this is the most interesting, most progressive show on network television. I'm a little shocked that it wasn't nominated for emmmys/golden globes. The lead actress (from WestWorld) is phenomenal, and her two investigation partners are amazing. The character of Leland (Ben from Lost) is perfectly diabolical, and the demons/devils are understated and hilarious. It's the perfect way to balance the intensity of the subject matter, which can get heavy.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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L_B

Oct 4, 2021

Great show.

There are many reviews trying to censor the themes portrayed in this show, but rest assured, it is them that is the problem, not the show. The show is laid out much like a psychological thriller with demonic elements, intentionally leaving you wondering if what is going on isGreat show.

There are many reviews trying to censor the themes portrayed in this show, but rest assured, it is them that is the problem, not the show.

The show is laid out much like a psychological thriller with demonic elements, intentionally leaving you wondering if what is going on is 'demonic' in origin or has a more realistic cause. The acting is strong and the overarching plot points are interesting, with an interesting foil that continues to develop well into the second season.

If you, unlike the others reviewing this show, can handle seeing a diverse cast investigate demonic (or maybe not) causes for real-world situations in a believable and engaging way, then this show is for you.… Expand

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Bubber

Jul 20, 2021

It could've been great, but instead of aiming for higher quality they went with adding all the woke stuff. Shame.

3 of 5 users found this helpful32

3

cbeebumble

Dec 21, 2019

Meh. Annoying screaming little girls, with an apparent lack of adult supervision. Idiot grandmother with ridiculously poor judgement, who looks to be too close in age to her daughter. Daughter(Kristen) who looks way older than her said 30's. Why is there even a husband if we never hear orMeh. Annoying screaming little girls, with an apparent lack of adult supervision. Idiot grandmother with ridiculously poor judgement, who looks to be too close in age to her daughter. Daughter(Kristen) who looks way older than her said 30's. Why is there even a husband if we never hear or see him? And he's an Mount Everest Guide??!! What's the rationale for that? But then what's the rationale for sooo many things..... If they made the show a bit Campier then I could get onboard.… Expand

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doccar123

Oct 15, 2019

SJW checklist: 1. Black man white woman attraction. 2. Nothing pale, male, stale as lead. 3. White man bad. 4. Christianity bad. 5. Marriage nothing special.

9 of 20 users found this helpful911

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laciaty101

Aug 1, 2021

Looked interesting until the bit where the main suspect was demonically possessed through 4 chan Disappointing.

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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Seasons & Episodes

83

Series Overview
Season 4

89
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 23, 2024
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  S4:E14. Fear of the End
  Air Date: August 22, 2024
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  S4:E13. Fear of the Unholy
  Air Date: August 15, 2024
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  S4:E12. Fear of the Other
  Air Date: August 8, 2024
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  S4:E11. Fear of the Future
  Air Date: August 1, 2024
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  S4:E10. How to Survive a Storm
  Air Date: July 25, 2024
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  S4:E9. How To Teach a ChatBot
  Air Date: July 18, 2024
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  S4:E8. How to Save a Life
  Air Date: July 11, 2024
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  S4:E7. How to Bandage a Wound
  Air Date: July 4, 2024
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  S4:E6. How To Dance in Three Easy Steps
  Air Date: June 27, 2024
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  Air Date: June 20, 2024
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  S4:E4. How to Build a Coffin
  Air Date: June 13, 2024
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  Air Date: June 6, 2024
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  S4:E2. How to Train a Dog
  Air Date: May 30, 2024
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  S4:E1. How to Split an Atom
  Air Date: May 23, 2024
Season 3

92
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 12, 2022
Season 2

84
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 20, 2021
Season 1

76
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2019