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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?
It’s great that the TV Show “Evil” will air another Season. The show has great writers and I think they keep the viewers engaged and hanging on til the next episode each week!
Fantastic show. LOVE ALL the characters–stupendous actors, all. Michael Emerson is so cunningly diabolical with that manipulative smile. Screaming kids–great. Acosta/Colter– fabulous. I love me some good EVIL. And I know that is an oxymoron. Scripts are VERY inventive. Diehard FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My son and I love this show. I am totally excited about the second season.
Evil is one of the best new shows on TV! Excellent, intelligent writing and the cast is perfect! It keeps me on the edge of my seat and we look forward to watching each week!
This show is extremely well done. Glad it has been renewed.
One of the Best shows CBS has to offer. This series keeps you on edge from start to finish. Hope it’s renewed next year. Please don’t keep us hanging like other networks have done in the past and don’t finish the series. Thank You
love show all my extended family watches it
dont let it drown in thursday nite footballs wake
We love the show. Look forward to viewing it every Thursday.
Best show ever!!
Great writing, above average characters and frighteningly fun.
Love the show!! Kinda scary!
Great show! Need to see some more of “George.” Leland needs to be burned at the stake.
Best new show on TV!
Excellent premise of the human struggles between faith, superstition, and science, and menacing evil. Great cast, and story.
We love Evil! The only show worth watching on Thursday night!