The executive producers of the CBS series Evil want to start a conversation among Americans about religion and the supernatural, and they’re using a scared-out-of-your-wits plot to do it.
Evil follows a priest-in-training named David and a forensic psychologist named Kristen as they investigate the Catholic Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries. David represents the Christian community, while Kristen represents the skeptic – although both characters, at times, have their doubts. The show airs on Thursday nights.
It was created by the husband-and-wife team of Robert and Michelle King, who also serve as executive producers and writers. The series is still in its first season but already has been renewed by CBS for a second season.
“Most TV shows these days preach to the choir … They seem to only want to address an audience that already agrees with them,” Robert told Christian Headlines.
But Evil, he says, is pulling in viewers who otherwise wouldn’t watch a show about God and religion, including fans of horror and supernatural thrillers.
“It’s one of the advantages of doing a genre show,” Robert said.
The series is an outgrowth of their relationship. Robert is Catholic, while Michelle is a self-described secular Jew. They disagree about religion – but they still love one another.
In each episode, the viewer learns of an unexplained mystery – such as a prophecy or…
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