Evil
Evil

Evil

2024TV ShowEndedEnglish

Skeptical forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard joins priest-in-training David Acosta and technology expert Ben Shakir as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and other extraordinary occurrences to assess for a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users94%
Director: Robert King and Michelle KingGenres: Supernatural Horror, Psychological Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Evil is a supernatural procedural drama that follows a skeptical female forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard, as she teams up with a priest-in-training and a tech expert to investigate supernatural occurrences for the Catholic Church. They examine seemingly paranormal events such as demonic possessions, miracles, and hauntings, attempting to determine if they have rational or supernatural origins. As they delve deeper, the lines between science, faith, and the truly demonic begin to blur.

Critical Reception

Evil has received widespread critical acclaim for its unique blend of supernatural horror, procedural elements, and dark humor. Critics have praised its sharp writing, compelling performances, and its ability to skillfully balance genuine scares with intriguing character development and philosophical questions about faith and evil.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent exploration of faith vs. science and the nature of evil.
  • Lauded for its strong performances, particularly from the main cast.
  • Commended for its chilling atmosphere and effective blend of horror and procedural drama.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate 'Evil' for its thought-provoking storylines and suspenseful episodes. Many enjoy the show's ability to blend supernatural elements with psychological depth, finding it both scary and intellectually engaging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Saturn Awards and other genre-specific accolades.

Fun Fact

The series was originally developed for CBS before moving to the streaming platform Paramount+ after its first season, a move that allowed for more creative freedom in its darker and more mature themes.

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Horseface

Horseface

Racist and ignorant. Welcome to the 2020s, baby!
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

What a strange little show. That's my first and really only reaction to Evil. I don't know what to make of it or even, how to adequately, define it. I suspect that's the idea. It walks a blurred line between religion/superstition and at...