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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?
Breathtaking. The hour goes by too fast. I could watch it every night. Brilliant casting. Can’t wait for the new season. My new favorite show.
I really like this show because I’m in a constant state of wonder and discomfort when I watch it. Good.
I love the new show Evil. Great actors and production! I can’t wait for season 2 to start!
When is Evil on? I can’t find it. Used to be Thursday at 10 pm CBS, but now Tommy is in its place. Thank you.
Evil is a great show holds your interest for beginning to end. I can’t wait for season two to start
I love this show, So glad it is being renewed. Can’t wait for its return. It is so diiferent than I thought it would be. Grreat show
Omg, my family loves this show. It is series that makes you really think, see all possible sides, gives you chills and entertains all at the same time. Great job. Very happy, can’t wait for Season 2.
LOVE wish it wasn’t over. What happened to series that didn’t end until May and we could catch up on reruns over the summer
I love the new show Evil, it’s interesting, compelling and a little scary. Please don’t cancel!
My husband and I just wanted to let you know that we love the show, we have not missed an episode and are happy to hear that it’s been picked up for another season. We have encouraged our friends to watch and talk about it the next day. We are excited to see what will happen next year. Thank you CBS for keeping the best show on Thursday night.
My husband and I have been watching this show since the first episode. We love the show!! We are happy to see that it’s been picked up for a second season. We can’t wait to see what is going to happen. We have encouraged our friends to watch the show and they love it also.
CBS please don’t cancel!! My friends and I have watch parties!
Yes, really like the show & the actors. Glad to see it renewed. I’m 64 & I think if surveyed you’d find many older people enjoying Evil too.
Evil is an amazing show looking forward to seeing it in 2020
Could we please get a extended episodes in Season 2. This show is fabulous!! Keep up the good work writers and directors.
Love this show, keep em comin!