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Almost a year after the series finale, the creators of the supernatural drama Evil give a candid response to the show's cancellation. The ending of the popular Paramount+ original series leaves the door just open enough for a potential Evil season 5, with Kristen (Katja Herbers) and David (Mike Colter) beginning a new chapter in Rome. But despite acclaim and strong viewership, with its availability on Netflix, the show did not receive a last-minute renewal.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporterto reflect on their recent series, which includes Happy Face and Elsbeth, co-creators Robert and Michelle King reflected on the cancellation of Evil. The creative partners and married duo admit they still wonder about the decision to conclude the story and speculate on why there was no longer a need for the show. Check out their comments below:

Robert King: I don’t f***ing understand why Evil was canceled; I still can’t.

When good shows are suddenly canceled, it's frustrating for the series creators and fans. No matter how well it's doing, in terms of ratings, or social media chatter, it seems like nothing can keep a show safe. Robert and Michelle King are currently taking over popular shows on television and streaming. The husband-and-wife duo are creators and executive producers of series like Evil, Elsbeth, and Happy Face, which have put them at the forefront of winning awards. The supernatural show Evil was critically acclaimed and moved from CBS to Paramount+ in 2021. However, it was sadly canceled in 2024, and its final episode aired in August.

It seems that high praise and consistent viewership are no longer enough to secure a renewal these days. Robert and Michelle talked to The Hollywood Reporter about how they can't wrap their heads around the fact that Evil was canceled.

"I don't f**ing understand why...

Emmys odds are in Robert and Michelle King’s favor this season as the husband-and-wife duo have three shows in awards contention. The longtime series creators and executive producers behind Elsbeth, Evil and Happy Face, which are in the running, are no strangers to churning out multiple shows at a time. As Robert tells THR: “It was even harder when we were doing The Good Fight and Evil.”

For the Kings, it’s not the volume of work that causes restless nights, it’s wanting to do more, particularly when it comes to their supernatural drama starring Katja Herbers, Mike Colter and Aasif Mandvi. “I don’t fucking understand why Evil was canceled; I still can’t,” Robert admits of the thriller that premiered on CBS in 2019 before moving to the network’s streaming platform Paramount+ in its second season. “I lay awake at night wondering why it was canceled,...

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It was the fall of 2004, and there was nothing like "Lost." While narrative arcs had finally become part of television, helped by sci-fi predecessors like "Babylon 5" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Lost" used the technique to make its mark. It starts with a horrifying airplane incident, a passenger jet splitting in half high in the sky. Three years after 9/11, it was a ballsy play. But the survivors awoke in a tropical paradise, where little was as it seemed.

We were gripped by revelations that shocked us: Terry O'Quinn's walkabout turns into an inexplicable miracle, a mysterious signal is picked up, a monster made of smoke lurks at the fringes, and of course, the fateful discovery of the hatch. "Lost" didn't stick the landing as we devoured all six seasons (or maybe it did), with some mysteries turned...

What if someone took a formulaic, yet fun monster-of-the-week approach to a supernatural procedural show, and soaked it in a delightful blend of strange and over-the-top tropes? This might feel a tad predictable — dated, even — when measured against similar story formats made for television, but some shows manage to break all molds while experimenting with the familiar. Robert and Michelle King's "Evil" is one such entity, as it has consistently challenged perceptions and reinvented itself over the course of its four-season run. While one would expect a supernatural series to take a case-per-week approach, "Evil" isn't scared to oscillate between bleak humor and deliberately campy overtones to fuel its fascinating premise. All four seasons of the show is now streaming in full on Paramount+ (with the first three seasons available on Netflix).

In "Evil," David (Mike Colter) begins as a priest-in-training, who is joined by forensic psychologist Kristen (Katja Herbers...

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Rachel Brosnahan is one of the most talented yet underrated actors in the film industry right now. After beginning her acting career with a small role in the Michael Bay-produced film The Unborn, she gained critical success with her role in Netflix’s original series House of Cards and gained mainstream success after her amazing leading role in Prime Video’s The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. She is currently starring in James Hawes‘s vigilante spy thriller film The Amateur opposite Rami Malek, and just like me, everyone is awaiting her role of Lois Lane in James Gunn’s upcoming superhero film Superman. So, if you loved Brosnahan’s performances, here are the best movies and TV shows starring Rachel Brosnahan that you should not miss out on.

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From 2019 to 2024, Evilsent its central characters into one terrifying situation after another. One of the best parts of the show was the ambiguity around demons, angels, and the like. Yet, some of Evil's scariest episodes were when humans were behind whatever horror the characters investigated. Originally debuting on the CBS network and then moving to streaming for Season 2, Evil was The X-Filesif Mulder and Scully were backed by the Catholic Church instead of the Federal government and Mulder was a priest.

The series focused on four central characters—the "demonic assessors" for St. Joseph's Church in New York. David Acosta (Mike Colter) was a seminarian and leader of the team. Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) was a scientist, technology expert, and an atheist. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) was a psychiatrist and lapsed Catholic who evaluated the possessed medically and also loved David. Lastly, Leland Townsend (Michael Emerson) was the human...

It’s the day of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards and we will be recapping every celeb who walked the red carpet at the star-studded event!

The awards show is finally taking place after multiple delays to the Los Angeles fires last month. The event will be held on Friday (February 7) at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.

Going into the ceremony, Wicked and Conclave are the top 2 nominated films this year, both garnering 11 nominations. FX’s Shogun has the most TV show nominations this year with 6 total.

Make sure to check out the full list of nominations and all the presenters you’ll see during the show. E! is airing the show live at 7pm Et/Pt and there is no televised red carpet special this year.

Head inside to see all of the celebs on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet…

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In the supernatural procedural series Evil, from creators Michelle and Robert King(The Good Wife, The Good Fight), a priest-in-training, a forensic psychologist, and a tech whiz investigate unexplained phenomena for the Catholic Church. Season 2 ended with a murder confession by Kristen (Katja Herbers) just before she shared a passionate kiss with newly minted priest David (Mike Colter). And that, folks, brings us to Season 3.

In the second-to-last season, the pressure is on: Kristen and David rekindle their friendship after a brief intimate relationship ends in David hooking up with a succubus Kristen clone, demon-seer Sister Andrea (Andrea Martin) is almost kicked out of the Church, and Leland (Michael Emerson) decides it’s time to bring a child into this hellscape. Read on to find out all you need to know about the Season 3 finale.

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There was a lot of good TV in 2024. It was an unusual year overall, the product of a post-strike Hollywood in the midst of a feverish industry-wide evolution from streaming to the cineplex, but plenty of great series still flowed throughout the year. Horror TV was no different: a slowdown in output didn’t mean a slowdown in quality, and there were a handful of outstanding horror shows in 2024 — a couple of them easily among the best shows of the year overall, and sadly, a couple of them also bowing out for their final seasons.

Here are our picks for the best of the best horror TV shows of 2024.

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“Interview With the Vampire’s” second season was some of the best television of the year, full stop, and definitely the best horror show of 2024. Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid continue...

Stephen King is a horror genre staple, and he often recommends TV shows or movies that he enjoys. He's best known for iconic horror novels such as The Shining and It, and has remained in the public spotlight for his books and adaptations of his work. Stephen King even has another book on the way, continuing a legacy that has scared readers for decades.

Because of his reputation in the horror genre, many trust his recommendations for different works, whether they be novels, TV shows, or even films. The genres of his recommendations often vary, but horror still seems to be the most consistent. Though many of King's books could still use sequels, his recommended shows such as Cabinet of Curiosities and Midnight Mass will have to do in the meantime.

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2024 had a lot of TV shows ending, which included plenty of sci-fi and fantasy shows. And some of those endings left fans hungry for more!

It's no surprise that TV networks and streamers have a bad habit of canceling some shows too early. That's more true for sci-fi and fantasy shows that have a harder time capturing a large audience to justify their large budgets. It's jarring that some shows barely seemed to get out of the gate before being cut short. From famous shows to more overlooked ones, here's a look at the sci-fi/fantasy show cancellations that really angered folks in 2024!

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Some may argue that this Star Wars show about a pair of Force-sensitive sisters was bad.

Fans of the hit horror-mystery series Evil that discovered the show when its first two seasons hit Netflix back in April have a lot to celebrate this New Year’s Eve, as a release date has been set for when Season 3 will debut on the streaming service. First premiering back in 2019 on CBS, the series made the jump to Paramount+ in 2021, where it remained up until the bittersweet end in August of this year.

Per What’s on Netflix, all 10 episodes of Evil Season 3 will drop on Dec. 31, making it the perfect way to ring in the new year if you’ve got nothing else planned. Starring Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi, the series follows their three characters of Kristen, David, and Ben as they investigate supernatural happenings for the Catholic Church, but it’s so much more than that. Honestly, if you’ve never seen it, it...

Of all the horror shows that premiered in the year 2024 (or debuted a new season), which one do you see yourself re-watching because it was just that good? I can think of a few!

In our list of the best horror shows of 2024, we include both new shows and old favorites that dropped a new season. But before we begin, let’s quickly mention the worst of the worst. On our list below, you will not find Hulu’s American Horror Stories or FX’s Grotesquerie, the latter being one series we wish we could unsee! Yes, it’s that awful.

And as far as honorable mentions go, we have to give a shout to Them: The Scare and Dead Boy Detectives. Now, drumroll for our top four….

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A new season of the supernatural drama series Evil is finally being added to Netflix later this month. CBS/Paramount+ produced four seasons of the quirky, at times outrageous, horror-leaning show, but Evil finally died in 2024. Netflix subscribers have been able to enjoy the first two seasons of demonic action on the now-canceled series, but season 3 has been absent from the service, while Evil season 4 just streamed in 2024.

That’s all about to change, however, as Netflix reveals that Evil season 3 is finally being added to the lineup, beginning on December 31 (via Tudum). The first three seasons of the show are now available to Netflix subscribers, while season 4 remains a Paramount+ exclusive for the time-being.

What This Means For Evil The Show Is A Darling Of Critics

The exploits of church-affiliated supernatural investigators Kristen, David and Ben were first aired on CBS, before Evil was shifted over to streaming on...

The following contains spoilers for Evil, now streaming on Netflix and Paramount+Evil's best characters range from the heroic to the demonic, all filtered through the show's unique blend of character drama, unexpected comedy, and grim horror. Evil focuses on a group of "Assessors," tasked with the Church to investigate potential demonic forces operating on Earth. The procedural nature of the show allowed for almost every episode to have stand-alone qualities, even as it expanded the universe and explored the grim backstories of the central heroes.

One of the things that makes the show such a compelling watch (to the point where Stephen King was a vocal champion of Evil) is the attention paid to the show's central cast of characters. There are plenty of classic horror archetypes in the show's cast, but they're all given unexpected shades that make them uniquely compelling. These edges elevate the series into a fantastic show.

Stephen King said it best when he campaigned on Evil's behalf with Paramount+ for a Season 5. Okay, so the last four episodes were technically a mini-fifth season, but we still want more. The final season did a fantastic job wrapping everything up in its last few episodes, and yet, it opened the door for so much more. With Father David Acosta (Mike Colter) and Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) both now in Rome overseeing the Catholic Church's new assessor program, there's no reason why the show shouldn't continue its narrative into the next phase. After all, there will always be evil out there left to fight...

It’s somewhat fitting that a show so adept at exploring the unknown would find itself facing the unknown more often than not, which was often the case with the Paramount Plus cult hit horror series “Evil.”

The show, which followed a small team of “assessors” working for the Catholic church investigating all types of supernatural mysteries ranging from possessions to miracles, premiered to healthy buzz on CBS in 2019 and rave reviews from horror fans. But ratings were more modest by the end of Season 1, so Paramount opted to make the series a streaming exclusive on its fledgling (at the time) streaming service Paramount Plus.

After initially jumping from broadcast to streaming to survive potential cancelation, “Evil” would manage to hang on for four seasons and a total of 50 episodes, before wrapping its run in August of 2024 just in time for a full Halloween season binge. Paramount chose to end...

Evil recently wrapped up its run after four seasons, disappointing fans who felt there was still a lot of potential to keep going with the series. Though the show has ended, its fan base continues to grow as more viewers find the series on streaming, but the downside may be that these fans didn't discover the series quickly enough to save it.

Series creators Michelle King and Robert King spoke about Evil during an interview with Screen Rant at New York Comic Con. While Michelle is thrilled that appreciation for the series continues to grow, Robert admitted that it's a bit disappointing that this surge in popularity couldn't have happened just one year earlier. He went on to suggest that it's probably too late at this point for the increased popularity to get the series a renewal, but at the same time, Robert noted that a revival wouldn't be impossible.

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Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Evil After four seasons, the supernatural crime drama Evil came to a close this past August with a series finale that left fans wanting more. Often praised for its creative uniqueness among television shows, Evil deftly combined an exploration of faith and possession with the inherent evil that exists in the choices of man. The series' cancelation was announced in February, with Paramount+ announcing that the creators would be given just four additional episodes to wrap up the series. While fans may be disappointed with the strings left untied, this uncertain representation of finality is a rough though worthwhile ending to the series that speaks to the lingering question of what creates evil.

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If there's one thing that makes a show like Evil stand apart, it's the magnificently crafted demons, monsters, and other creatures that show up. The series follows a trio of Catholic Church assessors Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), Father David Acosta (Mike Colter), and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) who try to debunk, uncover, and otherwise examine paranormal happenings around the New York area. The show gave us more than a few frights throughout its 50 episodes and was never afraid to make the monsters bigger, bolder, and more ridiculous than ever. But are the demons of Evil real? And how did movie magic bring them to life? With the series now over, these answers will have to hold us over until we can get more...

Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) has made her fair share of deals with devils. Over the course of four seasons of the Paramount+ show "Evil," the semi-skeptical forensic psychologist has killed a man, burned her hand on a cross, and had sex with a Satanic church founder. In the show's final season, she also helped raise the potential antichrist: a baby born via surrogate from her stolen eggs and world-class creep Leland Townsend's (Michael Emerson) DNA. It's no surprise, then, that "Evil" ends on a delightfully complicit note, with Kristen pulling an "I pretend I do not see it" meme when baby Timothy starts exhibiting some clear-cut signs of demonic possession.

In the series finale's final scene, Kristen and her daughters seem to have their happy ending. They've just moved to Rome and are loving it. Kristen is continuing her work surveying possible demonic activity alongside David (Mike Colter), the...

Have you ever wondered what sort of stories folks like Stephen King like to watch, read, or enjoy? With the hit CBS-turned-Paramount+ series Evil coming to a close, King has been fairly vocal about his thoughts regarding the cancelation, mainly that he hopes the show will instead continue. Following the misadventures of Catholic assessors Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), Father David Acosta (Mike Colter), and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi), the series deals with everything from miracles and demonic encounters to the nature of evil and divine providence, all from a skeptics' point of view. But if the King of Horror is a major fan of your horror series, it might be time for the network to listen...

The aptly titled Tulsa King Season 2 premiere finds Dwight “The General” Manfredi back in the saddle, alright.

He’s fighting for his life, giving advice behind bars, and expanding his business, all while navigating new enemies poised to take action to either scuttle or take over his successful Tulsa operation.

Don’t get me wrong; I know he’ll prevail. What’s the point of a show with Sly Stallone behind bars? But still, Dwight’s got a lot on his plate.

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Thanks to his arrest, it’s the first time anyone has paid attention to Dwight’s Tulsa presence, making things much harder on The General.

Maybe that’s why he constantly toys with the idea of going legit. It’s got to be hard to thrive with that kind of stress. There is always someone out to get him.

From 2019 to 2024, Evil sent its central characters into one terrifying situation after another. One of the best parts of the show was the ambiguity around demons, angels and the like. Yet, some of Evil's scariest episodes were when humans were the ones behind whatever horror the characters investigated. Originally debuting on the CBS network and then moving to streaming for Season 2, Evil was The X-Files if Mulder and Scully were backed by the Catholic Church instead of the Federal government and Mulder was a priest.

The series focused on four central characters, the "demonic assessors" for St. Joseph's Church in New York. David Acosta (Mike Colter) was a seminarian and leader of the team. Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) was the scientist and technology expert as well as an atheist. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) was a psychiatrist and lapsed Catholic who evaluated the possessed medically and also loved David. Lastly,...

There has never quite been a show like the CBS-turned-Paramount+ drama Evil, nor will there ever be one like it again. This supernatural horror procedural checks all the boxes you could hope for in a thriller or mystery series, bringing together psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), priest-in-training David Acosta (Mike Colter), and technical expert Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) as the three work on behalf of the Catholic Church investigating potential miracles, possessions, and other supernatural happenings, often unsure if there's enough evidence for the paranormal or if it's all mind games. But while the show becomes more serialized after its first season, one Season 2 episode stands out among the rest as being one of the best representations of the show's ultimate potential: "S Is for Silence."...

On July 1, 1981, Hollywood was rocked by one of the most brutal murders in its history — the Wonderland Murders.

With ties to drugs, sex, and infamous names like John Holmes and Eddie Nash, the case has captivated true crime enthusiasts for decades.

Now, best-selling author Michael Connelly and Emmy-winning director Alison Ellwood are bringing this chilling story back to life with The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood, a four-part docuseries premiering on MGM+ on September 8.

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We had the pleasure of speaking with Connelly and Ellwood about their collaboration, our fascination with this crime, and how they’ve turned a notorious Hollywood tale into a compelling visual experience.

For anyone who’s followed the Wonderland case — or those discovering it for the first time — this series promises to be both an eye-opener and a deep dive into Hollywood’s shadowy past.

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The following contains spoilers for Evil season 4 episode 14, "Fear of the End," now streaming on Paramount+Evil's season four finale is also effectively the ending of the fan-favorite horror series, even if it leaves a number of door open for further adventures. Across four seasons, Evil's central trio of psychiatric consultant Kristen Bouchard, priest David Acosta, and inventive contractor Ben Shakir have survived plenty of the worst kinds of threats the world can throw at them. Along the way, they've also confronted the darkest corners of their own mortality and come out the other side stronger and united in the face of evil.

This carries through the series finale, "Fear of the End," which brings back many elements from previous seasons and effectively works as a closing chapter of the series. This includes resolving their long-running conflict with the dangerous Leland, as well as their prickly relationship with the Catholic Church.

The fourth and final season of Evil just released on Paramount+, but that isn't stopping the king of horror Stephen King from demanding more episodes of the acclaimed streaming series. Evil stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, and Michael Emerson in a series about people with distinct backgrounds investigating supernatural occurrences that may have ties to the origin of evil. Although the series was canceled by Paramount+ ahead of its fourth season, King is a big fan of Evil and has made public his desire to see it return with more episodes.

Stephen King went to X/Twitter to demand more Evil, posting a clear but concise message directed at the streaming service, saying, "Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please." The legendary horror author is not alone, of course, as he is joined by fans and critics alike who also want more Evil. Moreover, Katja Herbers, who plays forensic psychologist Dr. Kristen Bouchard,...

There's mounting support to have Evil renewed for another season. Stephen King has now joined the bandwagon calling for the show to continue.

The King of Horror is campaigning for Evil's continuation on Paramount+. The streamer announced in February that the series would end after four seasons, and the final episode was released on Aug. 22. Stephen King posted his petition on X, calling for Evil's renewal on the platform. "Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please," he wrote. This came with unanimous support from fans and Katja Herbers, who played Dr. Kristen Bouchard in the show. "From the bottom of our Evil hearts, thank you!!!" she responded. One comment suggested that King consider writing an episode if ever his request was granted, which makes for a tempting proposition for any streamer or network.

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Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Evil's series finale!

While the show may be over for now, Stephen King is campaigning for Evil season 5. After three acclaimed seasons on both CBS and Paramount+, it was announced that the show about a team of supernatural investigators for the Catholic Church would be ending with season 4, leaving longtime fans of the horror drama disappointed. Much of Evil's cast have voiced their mixed feelings about the show coming to an end, with creators Robert and Michelle King also having teased their original plans for a potential season 5.

Just over a week after the show came to a close, Stephen King took to his Twitter to share his hopes for Evil's future.

Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please. Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 31, 2024

The post, as seen above, features a brief message from the iconic horror author to Paramount+ requesting "More Evil, please...

Stephen King is continuing to campaign for the Paramount+ series Evil to make its return from the dead.

After recently giving the show his overwhelming seal of approval, the literary icon demanded the streaming platform renew the supernatural procedural that recently ended after four seasons.

“Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please,” King wrote Sunday on X, to which star Katja Herbers responded, “From the bottom of our Evil hearts, thank you!!!”

The online exchange comes after Herbers previously shared a video this week of King praising the show in a PBS News interview. “There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like,” he said in the clip. “It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.”

“Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now? thank you @StephenKing,” wrote Herbers with the video, which King shared in a quote post, adding that the show is “smart,...

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She may be a hot-shot lawyer turned investigator, but even Elsbeth Tascioni is prone to an off day or two.

The NYC transplant has proven that she is a whiz when it comes to cracking cases.

And while she always gets her man, that doesn’t mean there weren’t speed bumps.

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It’s not surprising since Elsbeth seems always to be carrying two arms worth of tote bags.

Seriously, what could she possibly have in those things?!

With the second season of the hit CBS spinoff right around the corner, it’s time we revisited the best, worst, cringiest, and campiest of Elsbeth Tascioni.

And we’re not just talking about her questionable wardrobe.

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This article contains spoilers for Evil.

A priest, a psychologist, and a scientist... It may sound like the start of a joke, but it’s the unstoppable trio at the heart of Michelle and Robert King's Evil. Originally debuting on CBS in 2019 before transitioning to Paramount+ for subsequent seasons, the show has delivered one of the most gripping horror thrillers of recent years. When the decision was made to cancel the series, the creators crafted an additional four episodes, ensuring that fans received the finale they deserved—and what a finale it was!

Season 4 proved just as absorbing, intense, and twisted as its predecessors. The creators didn’t ease off the gas; instead, they treated viewers to one of the best seasons yet, delivering justice not just to the lead characters but to the supporting ensemble as well. In just four episodes, we watched as the characters prepared to make life-altering decisions,...

Hell hath no fury like fans who lose a brilliant show before its time. Such is the case with Evil, the supernatural series unlike anything else on screens. When word came down from on high that Evil would end with the conclusion of its fourth season, fans rallied online to save the show from cancelation, with the show’s brilliant star, Katja Herbers, leading the charge. Herber’s enthusiasm for the series is inspiring, with the actress championing the show’s continuation at every turn, signaling to networks and streamers that Team Evil is ready and willing to continue the show’s unique spin on the all but extinct and nostalgic monster-of-the-week formula. Helping to add fuel to Herbers’ fire is the Master of Horror himself, Stephen King, who recently sang Evil’s praises during a PBS News interview. With such a ringing endorsement from one of entertainment’s most sought-after creators,...

Evil's fourth and final season had an open ending that teased a continuing show. The cast has since rallied for a renewal that's now endorsed by a legendary horror author.

Actor Katja Herbers has reignited the campaign for Evil's renewal after author Stephen King heaped praise on the show. Herbers co-starred with Mike Colter and Aasif Mandvi as the series' mainstay ensemble; the series revolved around their characters' investigations of the supernatural. Evil's Season 4 finale recently dropped with a satisfying wrap-up to the overarching plot, but it still left a thread of a continuing story to explore. While it's yet to be confirmed if the show will be renewed by another network or streamer, Herbers hoped that King's endorsement during a PBS interview would stoke anticipation for Season 5 and beyond.

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Katja Herbers is renewing hope that Evil will get picked up for another season on Paramount+.

The star of the supernatural series reignited the campaign to save the show after Stephen King expressed his approval on social media.

“There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like,” King said in an interview on PBS News. “It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.

Herbers shared the clip of King’s interview, adding, “Okay, can we do the pick up now? Thank you, Stephen King.”

King then quoted Herbers post, adding, “Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally Very scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong and…to quote Kamala…joyful.”

You're making us blush.

The master of horror has spoken. Stephen King has shared his appreciation for the now-ended Evil and thus resurrected calls by one cast member for a new network pickup. In a video shared by Katja Herbers on Twitter, King said, “There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like… It’s great. It’s funny, it’s very witty, it’s very, very sharp.” In response to the clip, Herbers wrote, “Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now?” King himself them quote-tweeted Herbers and added, “Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally Very scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong and…to quote Kamala…joyful.” Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally Very scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong and…to quote Kamala…joyful. https://t.co/WPT4ZEkjAo — Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 27, 2024 That interaction got Herbers even more enthused, as she wrote, “Holy S***!!!!” adding, “K maybe...

Irrepressible Evil star Katja Herbers let loose with a “Holy S–T!!!!” reaction after Stephen King, Master of Horror, elaborated on his affection for the “very scary” and “joyful” — but alas cancelled — Paramount+ drama.

Earlier this week, an interview clip circulated of King naming Evil as a TV show that he likes. “It’s great,” he said. “It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.”

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Stephen King shares a positive review for Evil shortly after its series finale. Running for 50 episodes, the series initially aired on CBS before moving to Paramount+. The leading cast includes Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, and Michael Emerson. Despite hope for a renewal, the series came to a close with Evil season 4.

King once again shares his praise for Evil. This was prompted after Herbers shared a video of an interview PBS conducted with King where he says "There's a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like."

Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally Very scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong andto quote Kamalajoyful. https://t.co/WPT4ZEkjAo Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 27, 2024

From King's positive reception of the show, Herbers asks if the show can be picked up again and thanks the author. In his post, King praises the chemistry between the lead actors and calls the show "Smart,...

Evil co-creator Robert King gives fans an idea of what would have happened if the show reached a fifth season.

Speaking to TV Insider, King responded to the question of what a fifth season of Evil would have had in store for fans, saying, "You saw a little of it in the first two episodes. We were going to do more with court and the court system and how demonic it can be." King continued, "There were going to be more demons kind of infecting the courthouse and [Katja Herbers] Kristen was going to have to be much more involved. All three would have to testify."

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Kristen's friends intervene to prevent her from killing Leland, showing how murder can weigh on the soul, even if deserved. Leland had some redemptive qualities, shown when he tries to protect Kristen out of a twisted sense of affection. If Evil returns, it could explore Leland's halfhearted attempts to do good, revealing a different side to his character.

Evil star Katja Herbers sheds light on why her character doesn't kill Leland in the show's last episode. In the closing stretch of the Paramount+ supernatural horror series created by Robert and Michelle King, Leland heads to a silent retreat with his rival Sister Andrea. However, Leland's fate in the Evil series finale could have been much more gruesome before Kristen's friends intervened.

In comments to People following the series finale, Herbers talked about how David and Ben saved Kristen from having to kill Leland and explained that the murder would have weighed on Kristen,...

Taylor Sheridan has built a television empire with his Yellowstone universe. Now, he’s adding to it with a modern-day spinoff, The Madison.

Sheridan already blessed us with two Yellowstone prequels to satisfy our Western-series cravings: 1883 and 1923.

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With the future of the original series Yellowstone up in the air because of Kevin Costner’s departure, The Madison will be able to keep the Yellowstone universe going even without John Dutton, sadly.

It would have been cool to see Kevin Costner pop up in The Madison, but it’s not to be. But anything is possible in Hollywood these days, so you never know.

But The Madison will be anything but lacking in star power. Here’s what we know so far!

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One thing you never want to do on The Ark is poke the bear.

Especially if that bear has implants to augment its strength into the perfect killing machine.

If there has been one wild card amidst Season 2, it has been Kelly and her unpredictable “Post-Human” status. Audiences were introduced to Kelly and her homicidal tendencies in The Ark Season 1, and in Season 2, we’re learning that at the root of Kelly’s violent tendencies are her implants.

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Her mother turned her into a controllable killing machine. However, every bit of new information about the experiments that were done on Kelly has brought out her humanity.

She was more than willing to sacrifice her life on multiple occasions to keep herself from hurting anyone else.

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Spoilers for the Evil series finale.

Evil season 5 would have focused more on courtroom scenes inspired by The Good Wife. The doppelganger storyline from the final episodes would have continued with more involvement. More demons were planned to infect the court and actors from The Good Wife and The Good Fight might have appeared.

Evil creators Robert and Michelle King open up about what their plans for season 5 would have been, elaborating on how the show's final episodes served as a preview. Evil concluded in a somewhat unexpected place, with Kristen (Katja Herbers) and David (Mike Colter) restarting their Assessor Program in Rome while their friend Ben (Aasif Mandvi) stays behind for his high-paying job. But based on new comments from the Kings, the Paramount+ series would have gone in a different direction had it returned.

In an interview with TV Insider following Evil's series finale, the Kings were...

We wanted answers, and the creative team behind Sunny has finally found a way to give them to us. And they’re doing it in the most acid-tripping way possible.

Secrets and mysteries have been the series’ cornerstone since its first episode.

Luckily, Sunny is one of those shows where the journey is more fun than the destination.

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However, the show wants to make sure the arrival is just as reality-bending as the trek has been.

For the entirety of Sunny Season 1, there has been question after question, with more introduced in every episode.

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From Netflix to Amazon, everyone wants a piece of the action.

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While not every project is a knockout, audiences have seen some successful franchises flourish from this method.

Just off the top of my head are the Harry Potter movies, Twilight, Hunger Games, 50 Shades of Grey, and even the Bridget Jones movies.

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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the Evil series finale “Fear of the End.”] Evil certainly got meta in its final episodes, shutting down the assessor program that initially brought Kristen (Katja Herbers) into David (Mike Colter) and Ben’s (Aasif Mandvi) lives and setting them on new journeys. In the finale, for Kristen and David, that was continuing their work in a new setting (Rome), while Ben declined to do so, after taking a new job. But as Mandvi points out to TV Insider, the door is wide open for a continuation of sorts, and it’s not like it would be hard to bring the trio back together. Below, he discusses the end of the show, his hopes for more, and why Ben doesn’t regret not going to Rome. Talk about reading the finale script and your reaction to Ben’s ending. Aasif Mandvi: We were sort of told that the finale script was...