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Evil (TV series)

Evil is an American supernatural drama television series created by Robert and Michelle King.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Evil is an American supernatural drama television series created by Robert and Michelle King. It follows a skeptical forensic psychologist, a Catholic seminarian, and a technology contractor as they investigate cases involving apparent supernatural events for the Catholic Church. The series premiered on CBS in 2019 and later continued on Paramount+, concluding in 2024 after four seasons.

Premise

The series centres on a team hired by the Catholic Church to assess whether unusual cases—such as alleged miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings—have logical explanations or involve something supernatural. The stories balance scepticism, faith, and psychological tension.

Production and broadcast

Evil was created by Robert and Michelle King, known for other legal and political dramas. It initially aired on CBS in September 2019 before moving to the streaming platform Paramount+ for subsequent seasons. The series ran for four seasons and ended in 2024.

Main characters

The central trio consists of forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard, priest-in-training David Acosta, and technology contractor Ben Shakir. Their differing worldviews—scientific, religious, and technological—drive the series' investigative and ethical conflicts.

Themes

Evil explores the boundary between science and religion, combining elements of mystery, horror, and procedural drama. The series is known for its psychological tension and ambiguous treatment of supernatural events.

Key facts

  • The series follows a team investigating alleged miracles, demonic possessions, hauntings, and other unexplained events for the Catholic Church.
  • Main characters include Kristen Bouchard, David Acosta, and Ben Shakir.
  • Created by Robert and Michelle King, the show premiered on CBS in 2019 and later moved to Paramount+.
  • Evil ran for four seasons and concluded in 2024.
  • The show balances scepticism, faith, and psychological tension in its storytelling.
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Canadian context

The series has been available to Canadian audiences through international streaming and broadcast distribution, and it may be of interest to viewers of supernatural drama and mystery television in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Evil about?
It follows three investigators working for the Catholic Church who examine alleged supernatural events and try to determine whether they have ordinary or paranormal explanations.
Who created Evil?
The series was created by Robert King and Michelle King.
When did Evil first air?
It premiered in 2019 on CBS.
How many seasons does Evil have?
Evil has four seasons.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Kristen Bouchard, David Acosta, and Ben Shakir.
What kind of show is Evil?
It is a supernatural drama and psychological mystery with procedural elements.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_(American_TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, main characters, and general overview.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9055008/
    Supports: Original title, run dates, release date, and series format.
  3. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/evil/
    Supports: Official description, genre framing, and premise.
  4. CBS Studios — https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-studios/shows/evil/about/
    Supports: Official series description and production context.
  5. Sky — https://www.sky.com/watch/evil
    Supports: Run length, episode count, and premise summary.