Evil is an American supernatural drama television series created by Robert and Michelle King that premiered on September 26, 2019, on CBS, before moving to Paramount+ for subsequent seasons.
It features an ensemble cast led by Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi as three individuals from vastly different backgrounds who are tasked by the Catholic Church to investigate possible supernatural incidents.
The series was produced by CBS Studios and King Size Productions and filmed in Astoria and Brooklyn in New York City.
As time passes, the three find their personal lives increasingly intertwined with such events – and the individuals behind some of the incidents, such as Dr. Leland Townsend (Michael Emerson), a rival forensic psychologist who seems obsessed with Kristen and her family.
CBS ordered a pilot for the potential series in January 2019, created by the writing team Robert and Michelle King.
[35] On July 18, 2019, Christine Lahti was cast as Sheryl Luria, replacing Deirdre O'Connell who was in the original pilot.
[6] Filming for the season started in December 2022, and was forced to stop earlier than expected in May 2023 due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
[56] CBS Studios International has also signed a licensing agreement with French broadcaster TF1 Group for Evil to air in France, where it premiered on May 19, 2021.
The website's critical consensus states, "Smartly-written and effectively unsettling, Evil works best when it dares to delve into the depths of the uncomfortable questions it poses.
The website's critical consensus reads, "Evil successfully slips into the streaming world with a spooky second season that doubles down on the scares without losing its sense of humor.
The website's critical consensus reads, "The forces of good and Evil continue to tussle in this sterling third season, where one of television's best procedurals amuses and unnerves with equal aplomb.
The website's critical consensus reads, "Going out not with a whimper but a chilling cackle, Evil's final season dishes out more deliciously twisted self-contained mysteries while confidently building towards its endgame.