Genesis 1

Interesting premiere. It has definitely caught my interest, that's for sure. But I'm a little disappointed that there wasn't anything supernatural involved, at least not yet. It was just conjecture. This show would end up being a whole lot more enjoyable if something seemingly supernatural, is. But I have a feeling that won't be the case. I hope that I'm wrong.

First of all, let me say that I'm a little biased. I am the stunt double for Darren Pettie, who plays psychopath Orson. I don't usually watch too many of the shows I work on, but this piece was so intriguing from the start, blending just enough of the occult/supernatural with contemporary crime. Very well acted and written, and I'll be looking forward to the next episode...even though I won't be in it😉.

I somehow managed to ignore this series when it first came around, one night unable to sleep, this first episode was on, all I can say, is that I was absolutely blown away by it.

I really enjoyed the premise of it, if you're a fan of The X Files, you would probably enjoy the vine and tone of this one, but a more obscure, British show called Apparitions feels closer to it.

This was creepy, sinister, exciting, I loved the cleverness of it, and the tone in particular. The nightmare scenes looked so good.

Credit to the lead actress, I'm hooked.

Great start, 9/10.

The first episode of Evil really displays its bizarre concept. The Exorcist meets The X Files meets The Silence of the Lambs.

Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) is a forensic psychologist who has to determine whether Orson LeRoux, a serial killer who claims he is possessed by a demon and therefore insane.

Things get complicated as she has dreams of a demon who comes to her bed at night. The serial killer seems to be aware of these dreams she has had.

Kristen is a sceptic about the supernatural. However she has been hired by David Acosta (Mike Colter.) He is a former journalist now training to be a priest. He is a believer in the supernatural, his assistant Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) is the technical wizard who is another sceptic and looks for scientific explanations.

It was an uneven and uncertain first episode with the starting titles kicking in about a quarter a way through the episode.

Undeniably the scenes with George the demon are scary and intriguing. There is also the character of Leland Townsend, the forensic psychiatrist hired by the prosecutor who has his own twisted agenda.

It might take a few more episodes before the series finds it feet. Some of it was derivative, the kind of thing you would found in serials such as Prodigal Son, Lincoln Rhyme, Hannibal. Then there is stuff straight out of Supernatural.

I am hesitant to watch this show. As a child, I saw the 'EXORCIST' and mostly stay away from demonic possession films. Also, my dad proclaimed he was an Exorcist in Egypt. My dad would sometimes point out someone was possessed while I took him out running errands. I just took it as he was crazy. People are just crazy. I do like the idea that possession sometimes seems like mental illness. And, mental Illness sometimes seems like possession. We shall see! So far a good plot and storyline!