Evil's Unexpected Second Life: Creators React to Streaming Success and Tease a Potential Future
Evil: Canceled Too Soon? Streaming Success Sparks Hope for a Revival!
Evil, that awesome psychological mystery show, got canceled early. But it's found a second life on streaming services like Paramount+ and Netflix! This unexpected boost is making people really hopeful that it might return somehow. The show follows this trio of totally different characters – a skeptical psychologist (Katja Herbers), a priest-in-training (Mike Colter), and a tech expert (Aasif Mandvi)—who investigate those creepy supernatural cases around New York. The show ended after its season 4 finale in August but the fanbase still eagerly awaits and hopes for continued adventures, possibly on another platform entirely. We talked to co-creators Michelle and Robert King at New York Comic Con. They’re saying something about their thoughts, especially concerning how that surprising late-blooming success on streaming impacts the show’s continued potential for its revival.
Michelle King said: "It's fantastic. I love the fact that even more people are enjoying the show now that it's gotten on Netflix."
Robert King, however had something more nuanced to add: "And I'm disappointed because they found it too late. Why can't we back up history about a year? Because a lot of the fans came are probably a little too late to save the show. Although never say never, who knows?"
Evil's Streaming Triumph: A Little Too Late?
The Kings knew going into season 4 it was the last. Paramount made it clear. Yet the network actually gave those creators four extra episodes (beyond typical season length!) to properly wrap everything up. This final season gave satisfying endings, as the Assessors separate, Kristen and David head off to Rome, making that last episode an almost perfectly conclusive end.
But hope remains! This really showcases those remarkable turnarounds: other shows resurrected after cancellation, and several examples emphasize these kinds of amazing recoveries. The Expanse moved to Prime Video, Lucifer went from Fox to Netflix, Designated Survivor moved from ABC to Netflix, and even Warrior Nun (after its Netflix cancellation!) got a movie deal! Will Evil have that kind of luck? That's unknown and highly unlikely. Yet it might just happen. Even better: Evil spent 11 weeks at the top of Nielsen's streaming ratings; showing this incredible popularity never faded out.
Why You NEED to Watch Evil (Even If It's "Over")
There’s really tons of reasons to catch Evil! For starters: the mighty Stephen King! He was a huge fan and a major advocate of this series. He pushed strongly for season 5. King's opinions about television carry weight, demonstrating that when great artists give such overwhelmingly positive feedback and make sure their recommendation is heard; there is reason to believe their recommendations! It isn't just his positive sentiment – Evil also boasts flawless critical reviews across all its seasons; an exceptional accomplishment, folks. From its initial 92% on Rotten Tomatoes to a perfect 100% in seasons 3 and 4! This truly amazing score completely justifies why this particular show should continue to remain at the forefront!
Could Evil Return? A Surprisingly Open Ending
Shows should normally not return after providing complete conclusions. But Evil's different. This finale felt like a pause – not a complete end. Those parting scenes – David and Kristen continue battling evil in Rome! And that “baby antichrist”? Potential goldmine of future storylines. Even Leland (that villain) could return!
That open-endedness makes this unique and completely unexpected return even more possible. All this shows a compelling possibility; leaving several possibilities for storylines; many reasons that create intrigue which ultimately supports those calls from fans – which demonstrate an audience dedicated to continuing to watch a good show!
Conclusion: Evil's Future Remains Unclear (But Full of Possibilities!)
Evil's cancellation was really frustrating for those long-term viewers! That amazing and late success on streaming shows how good this series truly was! And it truly leaves everyone with a lingering hope. This unexpected fame completely creates those conditions, where that unexpected resurrection really could become real!
