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Chicago – A new documentary is currently on a special event roadshow and will stop in Chicago on May 21st (7pm) at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema. “White with Fear,” a provocative overview of the U.S. past and present in using fear-based propaganda to sway elections, directed by Andrew Goldberg. An audio review is below, and for tickets and more information, click White With Fear.

The doc chronicles the rise in exploiting white person fear, from Richard Nixon’s law-and-order campaign, to the George W. Bush 9/11 warmongering, through the racial-based birtherism against Barack Obama, and to the rise of our current president, white person fears that has been generated from exaggerations and outright lies are highlighted. Featuring interviews with Hillary Clinton, Steve Bannon, Jamie Raskin, Comedian Aasif Mandvi and archive footage of the major players, this documentary tells the story of how foundational fear became a winning electoral strategy,...

The premise of the 2015 HBO series "The Brink" seems ripe for comedic potential and salient political satire. Among the show's main characters are the ultra-horny United States Secretary of State Walter Larson (Tim Robbins), and Alex Talbot (oft-underrated blockbuster champ Jack Black) a random Foreign Service officer who is assigned to Islamabad as it stands on the brink of a nuclear crisis. It seems a local radical has taken it upon himself to declare World War III has officially begun, and the story follows that revelation as Larson and Talbot incompetently oversee the matter. The show also stars Aasif Mandvi, Pablo Schreiber, John Larroquette, and Esai Morales as the U.S. President.

Robbins and Black had worked together on several occasions before "The Brink," usually on political projects that satirized or lambasted restrictive and corrupt American institutions. Black appeared in Robbins' films "Bob Roberts" (which marked Black's feature debut), "Dead Man Walking,...

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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...

There are some team-ups that you just don’t expect. One of those is coming to Peacock, as The Miniature Wife finds its lead cast. This comedy series sounds like a blast.

There is little known about the series and the characters just yet. However, with the casting alone, this is sure to be a series to watch out for. Plus, Peacock does well with these types of comedy shows, offering something light in the midst of all the darker television that is out there.

Matthew Macfadyen is joined by Elizabeth Banks in The Miniature Wife

Succession star Matthew Macfadyen will join The Hunger Games actress Elizabeth Banks in the new Peacock show. They will lead the one-hour comedy series, which focuses on a power struggled between husband and wife when there’s a technical mishap. Yes, they are the husband and wife, and we can just see how it will all play out now.

Jason Isaacs once again wowed fans with his brilliant performance in The White Lotus, and it was his other sinister performance that actually inspired the character of Commander Zhao in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Turns out that the character was directly inspired by Isaacs’ performance in The Patriot.

Jason Isaacs would actually go on to play Commander Zhao, who was one of the most ruthless characters in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. With little to no regard for how the natural world works, Zhao might have been the perfect Fire Nation soldier, but was definitely one of the worst offenders in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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In an interview with IGN, Michael Dante Dimartino revealed how they got Jason Isaacs to play the role of Commander Zhao.

In the run up to its LA Screenings event on Sunday, Sony Pictures Television has snapped up global distribution rights to the upcoming series “The Miniature Wife,” starring Elizabeth Banks and “Succession” Emmy-winner Matthew Macfadyen.

The relationship comedy series explores the shifting power dynamics between spouses as a technological mishap triggers the ultimate marital crisis, pitting them against each other in a battle for dominance. It will air on Peacock in the U.S.

Produced by Media Res, the one-hour comedy series is inspired by author Manuel Gonzalez’s eponymous short story about a man who accidentally shrinks his wife.

“We are really excited to be partnering with the talented team at Media Res and can’t wait to bring ‘The Miniature Wife’ to audiences around the world,” said Mike Wald, co-president, Distribution & Networks, Spt, adding: “’The Miniature Wife’ is ‘must have content.’ Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen are an...

Sony Pictures Television (Spt) has taken global on Peacock’s The Miniature Wife starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen.

Spt will sell the show produced by Media Res outside the States.

Revealed by Deadline last year, The Miniature Wife is a high-concept comedy that examines the power imbalances between spouses—played by Banks (Pitch Perfect) and Macfadyen—who battle each other for supremacy after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.

Banks and Macfadyen are joined by Zoe Lister-Jones, Sofia Rosinsky, O-t Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale, Presumed Innocent), and Sian Clifford (Fleabag, The Ballad of Wallis Island) as series regulars. Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Crazy Rich Asians), Aasif Mandvi (Evil, The Daily Show), Rong Fu (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Hello (Again)) and Tricia Black (Small Achievable Goals, Pretty Hard Cases) round out the cast in recurring roles.

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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Summer of 69 is a comedy film directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. The 2025 film follows Abby, an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to learn some seduction methods to seduce a boy she has had a crush on for a long time. Summer of 69 stars Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, Paula Pell, Liza Koshy, Nicole Byer, and Ian Karmel. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, coming-of-age story, and compelling characters in Summer of 69, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Exclusive: Aasif Mandvi, Rong Fu) and Tricia Black have joined Peacock’s upcoming comedy series The Miniature Wife in recurring roles. Details regarding their characters are under wraps.

They join series leads and executive producers Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen. Series regulars also include O-t Fagbenle, Zoe Lister-Jones, Sian Clifford and Sofia Rosinsky with Ronny Chieng serving in a recurring role in the series created and executive produced by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, who also serve as showrunners.

Based on the short story by Manuel Gonzalez, The Miniature Wife is a high-concept marital comedy examining the power (im)balances between spouses Lindy (Banks) and Les (Macfadyen) after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.

Greg Mottola will direct the first two episodes and serves as an executive producer alongside Banks,...

Bike Shed Moto Co. in Los Angeles’s art district turned into a massive convenience store Thursday night as members of the industry gathered to celebrate the forthcoming premiere of Deli Boys with Hulu and The Hollywood Reporter.

The series, a part of Hulu’s Onyx Collective, stars Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh as Mir and Raj Dar — Pakistani American brothers who, upon their father Baba (Iqbal Theba)’s sudden death, discover his successful business empire is really a criminal enterprise. The comedy — set to premiere on the streamer on March 6 — also stars Poorna Jagannathan as Lucky Auntie, Baba’s close confidante who’s eager to take the reins at Dar Co., and Brian George as Ahmad, an equally power-hungry member of the Dar company.

Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Asif Ali at the premiere.

“Our mission at Onyx Collective is to empower artists to tell stories that reflect their...

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...

Happy Oscars Week!

As Los Angeles gets ready for Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, here’s Variety’s ultimate party guide for all things happening before, during and after the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.

From Diane Von Furstenberg’s luncheon for women in film to Madonna and Guy Oseary’s annual late-night bash, as well as Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Gold Party, red carpets are being rolled out all over town.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Oscars Nominees Dinner

Event replaces the annual nominees luncheon, which was canceled due to the wildfires.

Academy Museum, Los Angeles

6 p.m.

Time Women of the Year

Honorees include Nicole Kidman, Anna Sawai, A’ja Wilson, Olivia Munn, Jordan Chiles and more. Performance by Laufey.

The West Hollywood Edition, West Hollywood

6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Lumen Awards

Honoring John Ridley, Lucy Walker, Avery Colvert, John Wells, Gregory Nava and Dolores Huerta and Participant.

Hotel Casa Del Mar,...

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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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...

The Golden Globes nominations have hit, and there are some surprising and frustrating snubs among them.

Whenever the Golden Globes are announced, the talk is less about who got nominated than who didn’t. The sad truth is that with so many shows competing, there are only so many slots, and the Globes should be commended for recognizing more streaming shows than the Emmys do.

This year had a few nice surprises, like Kate Winslet forThe Regime. A few snubs aren’t too shocking. Palm Royale wasn’t exactly a great show. However, others seem to be the thing Golden Globes voters would go for. They were critically acclaimed, had big buzz, and seemed set for a nomination but didn’t get it. While there are many contenders, these rank as the 10 surprising TV snubs of the 2025 Golden Globes, which may confuse their fans.

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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.

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

Rainn Wilson is currently starring in a Los Angeles production of the classic play Waiting for Godot and he’s explaining the show’s significance to his life.

The former The Office actor is starring alongside Evil‘s Aasif Mandvi in the Geffen Playhouse’s production. They celebrated opening night on Thursday (November 14) and posed on the red carpet alongside co-stars Jack McSherry, Lincoln Bonilla, Adam Stein and Conor Lovett.

Also at opening night were director Judy Hegarty Lovett, Geffen artistic director Tarell Alvin McCraney, and Geffen CEO/Executive Director Gil Cates Jr.

In an interview with THR, Rainn talked about the first time he encountered the play.

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Rainn revealed he did a scene for the play while studying at University of Washington. He performed the scene with then-classmates Holiday Reinhorn, who is now his wife.

“It’s always held a special place in my heart,...

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.

After being mostly unheard of for years, Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullocks 2009 rom-com The Proposal is suddenly a hit on Disney+s global chart. Although the title has been available across multiple platforms which in the U.S. include Hulu, Freevee, Prime Video and several others in many countries, the film has been getting a helpful push by Disney+ for one reason; to catch the wave of attention Reynolds is about to generate on the platform with Deadpool & Wolverines imminent arrival.

For those who saw Deadpool & Wolverine in cinemas, or on PVOD services, you will remember that The Proposal received a hilarious name-check by that lovely version of Deadpool with the long, flowing hair and the mushy and nice personality right before he was brutally slaughtered - oh, sorry Peanut, spoilers. The same joke also made fun of the self-referencing fourth wall breaking humor that the Marvel motor mouth has become known for,...

During the 1953 world premiere of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, at Paris’ Théâtre de Babylone, the curtain came down about 40 minutes into the first act as audience members whistled and hooted derisively. While the critics were accepting of the play, it presold few tickets for the American debut tour three years later in Washington and Philadelphia, prompting a move to Miami’s Coconut Grove Playhouse for a two-week run starring Bert Lahr and Tom Ewell. Promoted as “the laugh sensation of two continents,” it was greeted by vacationers with bafflement and described as a play where nothing happens. The reaction was so predictable that cabbies waited outside the theater for early exiters. Not surprisingly, the New York engagement was canceled.

“Nothing happens, that’s the thing. It’ll be interesting to see, when we put this up in front of an audience for the first time, how they respond.

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.

Starring Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Katja Herbers (Westworld), and Aasif Mandvi (A Series of Unfortunate Events...

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...

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Shrinking is a tragedy comedy-drama series created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein. The Apple TV+ series follows the story of a recently widowed psychotherapist Jimmy Laird, as he tries to get over the loss of his wife and become a better father than he has been in recent times. Jimmy also employs this notion that he has to be completely honest with his patients calling himself a “psychological vigilante”, but his coworkers mainly his mentor and boss Dr. Paul Rhodes are not happy with his decision. Shrinking stars Jason Segel in the lead role with Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Christa Miller, and Jessica Williams. So, if you loved the compassion, humor, compelling characters, and black comedy in Shrinking here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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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...

While Leiv Schreiber has a series currently dominating the Netflix streaming charts, there's only a short amount of time left to watch one of his movies that's leaving the platform soon. Netflix has officially announced that Human Capital, which Schreiber stars in alongside Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei, will depart Netflix on September 22 with no new streaming home in sight. The film tells the story of two families whose lives unexpectedly collide when their children begin dating and their relationship leads to a shocking tragedy. In addition to Shreiber and Tomei, Human Capital also stars Peter Sarsgaard, Maya Hawke, Alex Wolff, Paul Sparks, Betty Gabriel, and Aasif Mandvi, and the film currently sits at a 65% rating from critics and an 87% score from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

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."...

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.

"Evil" just ended a few weeks ago, but there's already a campaign to bring the surreal, incredible Paramount+ show back for another season – and it's being spearheaded by the most famous horror author in the world.

Stephen King made his love of the four-season series known in a recent interview with PBS news (shared via series star Katja Herbers' X account), telling a reporter, "There's a show called 'Evil' on Paramount+ that I like." He continued: "It's great. It's funny and it's witty and it's very, very sharp." Five days after the series ended, Herbers shared the video with the caption, "Okay Can We Do The Pick Up Now? thank you @StephenKing #Evil." The prolific author got the memo: on August 31, 2024, he simply tweeted, "Dear Paramount+: More Evil, please."

So why is King stumping for this show on social media? Well, because it's exactly as great as he says.

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,...

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,...

The X-Files is one of the biggest series of the 1990s, also regarded as one of the most influential series the Fox series follows Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigating the most mind-bending paranormal activities. The series’ original run was for 9 seasons with the series being revived in 2016 for two more seasons making the total season number 11 seasons. So, if you miss the amazingly mind-bending stories, compelling characters, and thrilling mysteries in The X-Files here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi horror fantasy anthology series created by Rod Serling. The CBS series is a collection of mystical stories with sci-fi, horror, and fantasy elements, and in each episode, we get a new standalone story with a new set of characters. The Twilight Zone stars Rod Sterling, William Shatner, Burgess Meredith, Elizabeth Montgomery, Robert Redford, George Takei,...

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.

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,...

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,...

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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.

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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...

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Robert and Michelle King express interest in a potential Evil spinoff focused on Sister Andrea. Sister Andrea, played by Andrea Martin, became a standout character. The King duo highlights the character's strong presence, hinting at the spinoff's potential success.

Evil creators Robert and Michelle King open up about one of the show's most popular spinoff ideas. After a run that began in September 2019, beginning on CBS before being shifted to Paramount+, Evil's series finale signed off with an episode that is only generally conclusive. David (Mike Colter) and Kristen (Katja Herbers) restarted their Assessor program in Rome, while Ben (Aasif Mandvi) stayed behind for his high-paying job. Leland (Michael Emerson) and Sister Andrea, for their part, headed off to a silent retreat for nuns.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Kings were asked about the potential of continuing Evil's story...