Genesis 1
- Episode aired Sep 26, 2019
- TV-14
- 44m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.5K
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The Catholic Church hires forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard to determine whether a serial killer is possessed by a demon or merely a psychopath.The Catholic Church hires forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard to determine whether a serial killer is possessed by a demon or merely a psychopath.The Catholic Church hires forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard to determine whether a serial killer is possessed by a demon or merely a psychopath.
Euan Morton
- George
- (voice)
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"Evil" is a truly unique and captivating series that masterfully blends psychological thriller, horror, and supernatural elements. Here's a breakdown of what makes it so compelling:
* Intriguing Premise:
* The show follows a skeptical forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard, who teams up with David Acosta, a priest-in-training, and Ben Shakir, a technical expert, to investigate the Catholic Church's backlog of unexplained phenomena. This setup allows for a fascinating exploration of the tension between science and faith.
* Complex Characters: * The characters are well-developed and nuanced, each grappling with their own inner demons and beliefs. Katja Herbers delivers a powerful performance as Kristen, while Mike Colter brings depth and charisma to David. The dynamic between the trio is a highlight of the series.
* Effective Horror and Suspense: * "Evil" excels at creating a sense of unease and dread. It skillfully employs psychological horror, leaving viewers questioning what is real and what is supernatural. The show isn't reliant on cheap jump scares; instead, it builds suspense through its atmosphere and unsettling imagery.
* Thought-Provoking Themes: * The series delves into profound themes such as the nature of good and evil, the existence of demonic forces, and the limits of human understanding. It raises questions that linger long after each episode ends.
* Strong Writing and Production: * Created by Michelle and Robert King, "Evil" boasts sharp writing, clever dialogue, and excellent production values. The show's visual style is both stylish and unsettling, adding to its overall impact.
* Critical Acclaim: * "Evil" has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its originality, performances, and thought-provoking storylines. It has been praised for its ability to blend genres and deliver a consistently engaging viewing experience.
In essence, "Evil" is a smart, scary, and thought-provoking series that offers a refreshing take on the supernatural genre. It's a must-watch for those who enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of the macabre.
* Complex Characters: * The characters are well-developed and nuanced, each grappling with their own inner demons and beliefs. Katja Herbers delivers a powerful performance as Kristen, while Mike Colter brings depth and charisma to David. The dynamic between the trio is a highlight of the series.
* Effective Horror and Suspense: * "Evil" excels at creating a sense of unease and dread. It skillfully employs psychological horror, leaving viewers questioning what is real and what is supernatural. The show isn't reliant on cheap jump scares; instead, it builds suspense through its atmosphere and unsettling imagery.
* Thought-Provoking Themes: * The series delves into profound themes such as the nature of good and evil, the existence of demonic forces, and the limits of human understanding. It raises questions that linger long after each episode ends.
* Strong Writing and Production: * Created by Michelle and Robert King, "Evil" boasts sharp writing, clever dialogue, and excellent production values. The show's visual style is both stylish and unsettling, adding to its overall impact.
* Critical Acclaim: * "Evil" has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its originality, performances, and thought-provoking storylines. It has been praised for its ability to blend genres and deliver a consistently engaging viewing experience.
In essence, "Evil" is a smart, scary, and thought-provoking series that offers a refreshing take on the supernatural genre. It's a must-watch for those who enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of the macabre.
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😉.
Evil starts with a great episode that immediately grabs my attention. A lot of mystery and questions where raised in this very first episode and i really want to know the answers to it.
The cinematography was very beautiful and good filmed. I really love the atmosphere and feeling that they create, its not too dark and its like diffenrent emotions every 5 minutes. One time you are scared, the other time you are laughing and the other time you are curious.
Great beginning of hopefully a very good show, i like the characters and the way the story goes.
Evil is bad, but this kind of Evil is very very good.
The cinematography was very beautiful and good filmed. I really love the atmosphere and feeling that they create, its not too dark and its like diffenrent emotions every 5 minutes. One time you are scared, the other time you are laughing and the other time you are curious.
Great beginning of hopefully a very good show, i like the characters and the way the story goes.
Evil is bad, but this kind of Evil is very very good.
I didn't expect much. Network shows have gone seriously downhill, but this was great. Perfect balance of a police procedural with creepy supernatural elements. Great show so far.
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!
Did you know
- TriviaThe book Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) is reading to her daughters is "The Princess Bride".
- GoofsAcosta uses "phenomenon" (rather than "phenomena") as the plural form of the word, when describing his line of work (and makes the same mistake again later in the episode). Given that he must presumably describe his work often, it is especially strange for him to get the word wrong.
Interestingly, the second-episode recap corrects the error (using different audio when excerpting the above scene), but the third-episode recap goes back to the original version.
- ConnectionsReferences Ghost Hunters (2004)
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