Evil

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Sep 25, 2019
    60
    Some of the hallmarks of those [Robert and Michelle King] shows are present: crisp pace and fluent dialogue; a self-conscious focus on trendy tech; a female lead struggling with work-life balance (the psychologist, played by Katja Herbers); the pleasure of Mike Colter’s laid-back basso in the role of the team leader. ... The show drifts along in a nebulous and not very interesting middle ground. ... If the Kings commit to the horror — and give Emerson more to do — “Evil” might become a less refined but more entertaining show.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Sep 24, 2019
    60
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best TV Season of 2019
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#72 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 43
  3. Negative: 7 out of 43
  1. OlivierPiel
    Sep 29, 2019
    2
    Again lured by "professional" critics and the average score to take a peek. However it is the first user review who has it right, even thoughAgain lured by "professional" critics and the average score to take a peek. However it is the first user review who has it right, even though his score of 6 is far too generous. This show is just a mash up of the Exorcist, X Files and Supernatural (I almost just puked in my mouth).
    Just a run-of-the-mill algorithm/marketing driven network show. Competent technique(photography, cinematography) at the service of utterly unimaginative storyline.    … Full Review »
  2. bkristman
    Sep 27, 2019
    6
    The first episode was a jumbled up collection of various similar satanic film and tv dialogue and plot points.
    A few things that the lead    The first episode was a jumbled up collection of various similar satanic film and tv dialogue and plot points.
    A few things that the lead character did made no sense and the usual lack of communication between she and the other characters to create mystery was a bit maddening.
    Annoying that even in the first ep they started with the sexual tension between she and her priest boss.
    Could have at least waited half a season.
    The vibe is much like the one in The Inbetween show from last yr with about the same acting prowess.
    Worth watching for awhile if you like demonic stuff i guess. We'll see how it goes.    … Full Review »
  3. geewah
    Apr 20, 2021
    6
    It comes across as a poor man's X-Files with a religous slant. While there are some interesting ideoa floated in this series, it does on theIt comes across as a poor man's X-Files with a religous slant. While there are some interesting ideoa floated in this series, it does on the whole seem aa a mash-up of various excorcism/occult movies.… Full Review »
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