Evil: Season 2

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Paramount+ | Season Premiere Date: June 20, 2021

Summary: The second season moves to Paramount+ as Kristin (Katja Herbers) wrestles with what she did, David faces temptation and Ben suffers from night terrors.

Genre(s): Drama, Horror

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. C Is for Cannibal
Air Date: October 10, 2021
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S2:E12. D Is for Doll
Air Date: October 3, 2021
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S2:E11. I Is for IRS
Air Date: September 26, 2021

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Darren Franich

Jul 19, 2021

The series juggles a demon-embryo mythology with spiritual inquisition. Doing all that, while also bringing artful sensitivity back to the procedural genre? Calling Evil a miracle is too modest. It's a revelation. [Aug 2021, p.59]

Saloni Gajjar

Jun 18, 2021

Once again, Evil smartly plays with these themes without revealing the truth. ... While exploring the ramifications of possible paranormal activity, Evil season two proves [it] isn’t to be missed. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jul 1, 2021

Dynamite entertainment. ... So gorgeously twisted I can only conclude it was Heaven-sent. [5 - 18 Jul 2021, p.9]

IndieWire Steve Greene

Jun 21, 2021

The deeper that “Evil” gets into its mythology, the more it feels like a magician offering an inside look at how they do their tricks. For those who enjoy “Evil” for its web of sigils and exorcisms, Season 2 still has plenty to offer. Read full review

Daniel Schroeder

Jul 14, 2021

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

Mike Hale

Jun 21, 2021

Delaying tactics are the price of doing open-ended horror 13 episodes at a time. Happily, the business in the foreground of “Evil” remains more than sufficiently entertaining. ... Beyond what some might consider a too-deliberate pace, there isn’t a lot to complain about with “Evil.” Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 18, 2021

“Evil” is the rare show that’s both frequently scary — one jump-scare was enough that my reaction scared my dog sitting next to me on the couch — but in a generally sophisticated way. ... Episodes three and four of “Evil’s” second season, particularly three, are less commendable, splitting up the lead trio for too long and sending characters on paths that lack clear motivation. Read full review

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asmanraj

Jul 28, 2021

I thought this show couldn't get any better, but it somehow did. It's cerebral, riveting, and eerie, and it's the best horror series to air on a major broadcast network in the US since Hannibal. The fourth episode, E is for Elevator, had one of the scariest scenes I've seen in a show sinceI thought this show couldn't get any better, but it somehow did. It's cerebral, riveting, and eerie, and it's the best horror series to air on a major broadcast network in the US since Hannibal. The fourth episode, E is for Elevator, had one of the scariest scenes I've seen in a show since Buffet Froid, the tenth episode of Season 1 of Hannibal. I'm so happy this show got renewed for a third season. Some people have complained that this show is too "woke", but I'm a socialist horror lover and I love it. I also love how this show has a Muslim character and discusses Islamic beliefs. I'm so glad there's gonna be a third season!… Expand

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jamess

Jun 23, 2021

Season two picks up following the events of season one and hits the ground running, or in the case of this series, hits the ground walking at a measured pace. Which is a good thing. The easiest analogy is it's the best series since the X-Files to examine good versus evil from the viewpointSeason two picks up following the events of season one and hits the ground running, or in the case of this series, hits the ground walking at a measured pace. Which is a good thing. The easiest analogy is it's the best series since the X-Files to examine good versus evil from the viewpoint of the believer and non-believer. And the cast is sterling as before, with Michael Emmerson relishing his role, just as Tom Huddleston is doing with Loki, with a performance and character they seem born to play. Hard to believe this came from the network of endless CSI spinoffs and Chuck Lorre comedies, but give CBS/Paramount+ credit for a thoughtful and actually scary series.… Expand

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jim_taltontish

Sep 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm definitely not on the same page as the people who commented thus far. To me, everything except the clever intros with the "book of evil" are a serious downgrade from the first season. How is the grandma now a demon insider (and obviously quite evil herself)? Why is the head priest who assigns the team their assignments so obtuse and doing the opposite of everything his team suggests (e.g., why yes, this super evil guy you're battling donated money so let's humor him)? Why are one-sided, ham-fistedly presented social issues being preached?

They are trying too hard to expose America's and the world's power structures and it's diminishing the quality of their supernatural horror stories.

I was so happy to find a new, creative IP that let me escape political agendas that I already see too much of in documentaries and the news (both liberal and conservative, plus both printed and filmed). The virtue signaling has taken a front seat in almost every episode. It's still a good show, but it's often too hard to suspend disbelief enough to fully enjoy it. I really hope they get back to "story first" over "social agenda in all storytelling in all media is crucial for human survival."

Still, I love the cast and it's a creative show with entertaining, spooky ideas. I just hope they can get closer to how they handled season one and don't go even deeper into pushing social agenda over story in season three.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

83

Series Overview
Season 4

89
- Season 4 Overview
  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
- tbd
  S2:E13. C Is for Cannibal
  Air Date: October 10, 2021
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  S2:E12. D Is for Doll
  Air Date: October 3, 2021
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  S2:E11. I Is for IRS
  Air Date: September 26, 2021
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  S2:E10. O Is for Ovaphobia
  Air Date: September 19, 2021
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  S2:E9. U Is for U.F.O.
  Air Date: September 12, 2021
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  S2:E7. S Is for Silence
  Air Date: August 29, 2021
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  S2:E6. C Is for Cop
  Air Date: July 25, 2021
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  S2:E3. F Is for Fire
  Air Date: July 4, 2021
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  S2:E2. A Is for Angel
  Air Date: June 27, 2021
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  S2:E1. N Is for Night Terrors
  Air Date: June 20, 2021
Season 1

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