Evil (the tv show)
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Here's the Wikipedia page who don't already know what it's about, but to put it succinctly it's sort a religiously-focused version of The X Files.
Like The X Files, Kristen is a rationalist, David is a believer, and the two often come up with differing theories about the cases they take on.
Like The X Files, there is an underlying plot about some looming apocalyptic catastrophe...only this one is religious, not alien in nature.
And like The X Files, certain plot twists (I'm thinking especially the ending of the episode "Rose390") leave you saying to yourself, "I can't believe they went there."
On top of that, Michael Emerson plays the most loathsome bad guy I think I've ever seen on a series. He insinuates his way into people's lives just to create trouble. On any other show, you'd think he's "just" a manipulative psychopath, but on this one...well, he's obviously something more.
Emerson is so good in this thing that even though I watch him and tell myself rationally that he's an actor and probably a very nice man, I always feel like I want to reach through the screen and strangle that sinister little son of a *****. ?
Mostly I'm impressed with how thoroughly creepy this show can be, considering it's on a regular TV network and not HBO or something. That is no small trick!
Your thoughts? (Please, if you'd like to discuss plot twists, use the spoiler function. This show is too deliciously scary to be giving things away.)
Tomorrow
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I loved the original X-Files when it was out. Might have to give this one a look.
Huntn
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@Thomas Veil are you maintaining a subscription or binge watching?
Neither. I set my DVR to record it weekly off the CBS network and I watch it at my leisure...
...which usually has to be when my wife’s not around, since stuff like demons appearing in your
scares the bejabbers out of her. ?
(We basically had the same system with Gotham, since that show was pretty violent and gory.)
I’m also one of those guys who likes to watch week-to-week instead of bingeing. I like the anticipation of having another episode coming up.
Huntn
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I thought it said CBS All Access when I looked it up. It definitely said watch on CBSAC. Maybe that just means you can watch it there too.Neither. I set my DVR to record it weekly off the CBS network and I watch it at my leisure...
...which usually has to be when my wife’s not around, since stuff like demons appearing in yourscares the bejabbers out of her. ?
(We basically had the same system with Gotham, since that show was pretty violent and gory.)
I’m also one of those guys who likes to watch week-to-week instead of bingeing. I like the anticipation of having another episode coming up.
It's on the network but can be watched on all access.I thought it said CBS All Access when I looked it up. It definitely said watch on CBSAC. Maybe that just means you can watch it there too.
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Without getting into details, I’ll just say that things are really hitting the main characters hard. David (the priest) is under attack, as is Kristen‘s family, and there is a very palpable sense that the events that are happening to them are way outside of their control.
The show returns January 9, and I can’t wait.
I don't know if anyone's watching this, but the season finale was a terrific cliffhanger. Should you choose to watch the series, know that various things that happen in "standalone" episodes will come back to haunt you in the finale. It ties a lot of seemingly unrelated things together.
There have been three or four times in the series when the lead character, Kristen, has been shown to be a very strong woman who can take care of threats to her and her family. Ordinarily that would be something to cheer--until they reveal the horrifying reason why she's that way.
A very good conclusion, I thought, that answered lots of questions. Now if only the virus will subside a while so this show (and others) can return in the fall.
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Huntn
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* Season 1 is available on Netflix for viewing until the end of Sept.
Huntn
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My wife says it’s getting stupid, which is one way to look at it, but I’m enjoying the premise and characters (really like the main stars and the nun ).
Huntn
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Season 2:Episode11- I am loving this show, it’s in the zone of creativity, and unexpected. The darkness in Kristen, has it been lifted? What are the forces of the Devil pumping into the veins of her mother?? 🤮
Huntn
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If you expect some resolution at the end of season 2, there really are none to be had, the plot continues to get deeper and more complex. In the major plot line, I’m guessing we are somewhere between the 4th and 7th inning.
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