Evil (2019)

Evil is a tense, smart hybrid of crime procedural, character drama, and supernatural horror. The series follows a skeptical clinical psychologist who teams up with a priest-in-training and a pragmatic contractor to evaluate disturbing cases — alleged miracles, possessions, and other uncanny events — and determine whether there's a scientific explanation or something genuinely supernatural behind them. Watching Evil feels like stepping into a slow-burning mystery that blends intellectual debate with visceral scares. Episodes alternate between methodical investigation (forensics, interviews, and psychological evaluation) and unsettling, atmospheric moments designed to make you question what’s real. The show foregrounds moral and theological arguments as much as jump scares, so you’ll get philosophical tension alongside eerie imagery and occasional gore. You’ll experience strong character dynamics — a push-and-pull between skepticism, faith, and practicality — and emotionally charged subplots that raise the stakes beyond each case. Expect smart dialogue, morally ambiguous outcomes, and twists that keep you guessing whether evil is human, supernatural, or some blend of both. Overall, viewers who like cerebral horror with procedural structure, ethical complexity, and character-driven drama will find Evil gripping and thought-provoking; it’s as much about faith, doubt, and human frailty as it is about scares. Mature themes and unsettling content mean it’s best for adults who enjoy horror that makes you think as well as jump.

Actors: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi

Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror

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