A suspenseful drama praised by Stephen King as ‘thought-provoking’ and ‘very scary’ has captured Netflix viewers’ attention, amassing approximately 134 million hours of viewing time.
The renowned author is known for his keen eye when it comes to recommending TV series, highlighting shows with ‘flat-out terrific’ premieres to those that are ‘smart’ and beloved by both critics and audiences.
Currently, Netflix users continue to sing the praises of a series with a 96 percent rating, which King described as ‘witty and very, very sharp’.
The supernatural drama follows Dr. Kristen Bouchard (played by Katja Herbers), a forensic psychologist, who collaborates with David Acosta (Mike Colter), a priest-in-training, and Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi), a tech-savvy contractor.
Employed by the Catholic Church, the team investigates various unexplained phenomena, including miracles, hauntings, and possessions, to discern whether there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is occurring.
As the investigations continue, their personal lives become intricately linked with the events and individuals they encounter.
The series, titled Evil, has achieved a 96 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and accumulated 134.4 million hours of viewership, as reported by FlixPatrol.
These statistics span 18 months, from January 2024 to June 2025, indicating that the actual numbers are likely even greater.
The first season premiered on CBS in September 2019, with the subsequent seasons airing on Paramount+ before becoming available on Netflix in the United States.
Although fans anticipated up to six seasons, the series was unexpectedly concluded after the fourth season.
During an interview with PBS, King praised the show: “There’s a show called Evil on Paramount+ that I like. It’s great. It’s funny and it’s witty and it’s very, very sharp.”
Following the airing of the final episode, actress Katja Herbers, who plays Dr. Kristen, shared a clip on Twitter, saying: “OK, can we do the pick up now? Thank you, Stephen King.”
King then endorsed Herbers’ post, adding his insights about Evil: “Smart, thought-provoking, occasionally VERY scary. Plus, the chemistry between the three evil-hunters is strong and… to quote Kamala [Harris]… joyful.”
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes, who contributed to the 96 percent score, remarked on the first season: “Smartly-written and effectively unsettling, Evil works best when it dares to delve into the depths of the uncomfortable questions it poses.”
The show also gained traction in a Reddit discussion where users were asked for recommendations of ‘lesser-known’ shows to stream.
One notable reply highlighted: “Evil is a great show that I’d never heard of until this year.”
They further commented: “Four seasons of demons, exorcisms, sin, sex, silliness, and skepticism.” If that doesn’t pique your interest, what will?
All four seasons of Evil are currently available for streaming on Netflix in the United States.