Must-Watch Malevolent Episodes (Thus Far)
Get ready for the thrilling conclusion of Evil, heading into its fourth season – buckle up, it's gonna be a wild, supernatural rollercoaster ride! With Rosemary's Baby joining the action, this cohesive crew of David, Mike Colter's priest character, Kristen, Katja Herbers' psychologist, and tech-savvy Ben, Aasif Mandvi's character, are on a mission to investigate paranormal activities and unexplained phenomena for the Catholic Church in the heart of NYC.
This spine-tingling series, initially aired on CBS and now streaming on Paramount+, has been a refreshing blend of crime drama, technology, supernatural horror, and religious themes. It offers a platform to explore questions of faith, power, and various beliefs, including Satanic ones. Its captivating ensemble cast, featuring the likes of Christine Lahti as Kristen's shady mother Sheryl, Michael Emerson as the sinister Leland Townsend, and a lineup of outstanding guest stars, delivers a delightful balance of relatable heroes and sinister villains.
Every episode presents a different case, but ongoing elements weave the story together, as well as the building tension towards a budding apocalypse or determined attempt to bring it about. Here's a brief synopsis of the tantalizing events in store for Evil season four, comprising 14 episodes, including a four-part series finale:
"As the season unfolds, Kristen, David, and Ben confront various technological anomalies, possessed animals, demonic entities, dance-inspired mythical beings birthed by alleged witches, and ominous relics. Leland, scheming to raise a baby antichrist conceived with Kristen's ovum, continues to stir up trouble. David is pulled into the Vatican's secret service, armed with 'remote viewing' powers to detect and expose hidden evil. Ben, struck by an ion beam, experiences visions of a tormenting jinn. All the while, the team faces an impending disbandment due to financial constraints, resulting in a climactic showdown with Leland and his sinister accomplices."
Sounds intriguing? You bet it is! Catch up on Evil seasons 1-3 to get up to speed with the suspenseful, twisted, and darkly comedic journey that awaits you. Here are some standout episodes from the past three seasons that have left us on the edge of our seats:
- "Pilot"
- "The Disappearance"
- "The Red Day"
- "The Possession"
- "The Rapture"
- "The Prediction"
- "The Bridge"
- "The Miracle Worker"
- "The Atoning"
- "The Saint"
- "The Daughter"
- "The Sinner"
- "The Last Laugh"
- "The Serpent"
- "The Fire and the Ice"
- "The Unseen"
- The fourth season of Evil, airing on CBS and now streaming on Paramount+, will delve deeper into technology as the team encounters various technological anomalies.
- In upcoming episodes, Kristen and her colleagues will investigate paranormal activities involving possessed animals, dance-inspired mythical beings, and ominous relics.
- io9 readers might find it fascinating that Ben, a character on the show, experiences visions of a tormenting jinn after being struck by an ion beam.
- The upcoming season four finale of Evil will feature a climactic showdown between the core characters and Leland, the sinister character who is trying to raise a baby antichrist.
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