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Apparently, being evil isn’t so bad. While NBC has cancelled Sunnyside and likely cancelled Bluff City Law, CBS has given an early second-season renewal to its new Thursday night drama, Evil.
Airing on Thursday nights, Evil stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Kurt Fuller, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp. A forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard accepts a job offer from David Acosta (Colter), a former adventure-seeking journalist. He’s now studying to be a Catholic priest and has been tasked by the Church to assess unexplained phenomena. Acosta also recruits Ben Shakir (Mandvi), an even-tempered realist with carpentry skills. He uses those abilities to uncover practical rationales behind “hauntings.” Kristen is certain that science can provide answers to every incident that the trio encounters — until she meets Leland Townsend (Emerson). He’s a sinister man who oozes menace and threatens Kristen and her four young daughters (Shuck, Gray, Crocco, and Knapp). Undeterred, Kristen, David, and Ben set out to assess inexplicable events to see if there’s a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
The first season of Evil is currently averaging a 0.62 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.04 million viewers. In the Live+Same Day ratings, it ranks 17th out of 20 scripted series in the demo and 19th in viewers. It’s worth noting that the series airs at 10 PM and has been airing opposite Thursday night football, which draws high ratings.
Season one of Evil will wrap with 13 episodes. The season finale will air on January 30, 2020.
Today, the network also gave full-season orders to CBS’ other new series — All Rise, Carol’s Second Act, The Unicorn, and Bob ♥ Abishola.
“These terrific new series have attracted a passionate base of viewers and consistent ratings while delivering entertaining, inclusive and relevant storytelling every week,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “They’re off to strong starts and are still being discovered on the many catch-up and playback options available to our viewers today. We’re proud of this freshman class and excited about their potential to tell more great stories and further expand their audiences.”
What do you think? Have you been watching the new Evil TV show? Are you glad that there will be a second season?
Great show! I look forward to it every week! But only 13 episodes for a full season that ends in January? Seems like the time between the first and second season could be a real killer.
Yes, love this show
CBS has got some awful shows. God friended me? Please are we playing to a demographic? All these religious shows.
Most script based dramas are predictable, and don’t challenge our beliefs. “Evil” forces us not to change them, but to offer another perspective through questions. Those who are closed minded to alternative questions on their beliefs will never enjoy this show. In a country where division is becoming more commonplace, perhaps listening to opposition opinion can cause you to know more about yourself.
You summed up everything that I have thought about this show. I’m so glad it’s been renewed.
I absolutely love this show….the main actors are a breath of fresh are!
The characters are great! The villains bold and different..I always want more
And you never know what’s coming up next episode…as it has multiple storylines.
I love when superstition,paranormal and science mingle together to have you questioning and contradicting beliefs…..gets you to step outside of the rational box were so comfortable in.
The show is unique, blending science and supernatural. There have been multiple storylines started and need conclusion. Way to go CBS! I believe this show could gain momentum. May what to think about another air time though.
Cancel this show. Like the title says, it is EVIL. I refuse to watch it after the first episode, which took me 25 minutes to decide. I switch to NBC at 9pm on Thursdays.
My wife and I are with you. Who wants to see evil when we need a lot of love around us these days. In the meantime, a good show like Bluff City, with moral principles and good law teachings could be cancelled. UNBELIEVABLE!
Yes there is evil in it as there is in the world but there is also good. I haven’t heard anyone bashing on God other than the person you would expect to do that. I don’t get it I’m a Christian and the Bible I read speaks of demonic possession. If your Bible leaves that part out, you better watch this show. I see this TV show as a chance to turn more people over to Christianity. I think the title will lure people in thinking it’s a horror show. I believe soon things are going to change big time… Read more »
Thank you, CBS!!
Best scripted show.
Hats off!!
YES!!!!!
My wife and I love this show. Glad to hear of its renewal for season 2.
Great news !!
You guys have just made my day!
Excellent News!