Evil
Seen it?2019 | 4 seasons | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 36 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 16 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 388K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12019 · 13 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22021 · 13 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday- Season 32022 · 10 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Season 42024 · 14 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Michelle King, Robert King
- Katja HerbersDr Kristen Bouchard
- Mike ColterDavid Acosta
- Aasif MandviBen Shakir
- Michael EmersonDr Leland Townsend
- Brooklyn ShuckLynn Bouchard
- Skylar GrayLila Bouchard
- Maddy CroccoLexis Bouchard
- Dalya KnappLaura Bouchard
- Andrea MartinSister Andrea
- Kurt FullerDr. Kurt Boggs