Stephen Kingcould not have been more right aboutEvilseason 5, especially now that the show has been canceled after season 4. SinceStephen King has written over 60 booksin his writing career, he is best known for his work as a horror author.However, in recent years, the King of Horror has also garnered attention for his unique insights and reviews of the latest TV shows and movies of the horror genre. Given how he has written several bestselling horror novels and many TV and movie adaptations of his books have also performed well, King has a lot of credibility behind his name.
Owing to this, his opinions on shows and movies are often taken seriously and reflect the general audience consensus. However, despite this, there are times when Stephen King has some hot takes on shows and movies that not everyone may agree with.When it comes toStephen King’s views onEvilseason 5, though, it is hard not to agree with him.
Stephen King Is Right: Evil Season 5 Needs To Happen
Evil Has Only Scratched The Surface Of The Supernatural Stories It Can Tell
Even before the release ofEvilseason 4, the CBS show’s cancelation was confirmed. This was surprising since the show consistently performed well from a critical standpoint and still boasts an impressive average Rotten Tomatoes score of 96% across all seasons. Stephen King, too,who had previously called the show (viaTwitter) “smart, thought-provoking, occasionally VERY scary,“campaigned forEvilseason 5 by requesting Paramount+ to bring “more EVIL.”
While the precise reason why the show has been canceled remains unknown, it is believed that season 4’s filming shutdown during the writer’s strike may have been one of the contributing factors. Stephen King’s disappointment towardsEvil’s cancelation is understandable given howthe show never experienced any decline in its quality over its four-season runtimeand seemed reminiscent of some of the most entertaining and well-rounded TV shows, likeWarehouse 13,Person of Interest,X-Files, andFringe.
Apart from paving the way for more seasons,Evilalso had the potential to branch out into compelling spin-offs focusing on characters like Sister Andrea.
After running strong for four seasons,Evilalso showed immense potential for growth and still has several underlying unresolved plot points that cannot be concluded through bonus episodes. Apart from paving the way for more seasons,Evil also had the potential to branch out into compelling spin-offs focusing on characters like Sister Andrea and the Entity. Unfortunately, after season 5’s cancelation, it seems unlikely that theEvilfranchise will get any new installments.
Why Evil Season 5 Isn’t Happening & Could It Still Be Renewed?
There Is Still Some Hope
Evillanded on Netflix right before the release of season 4, which suggests that the streaming giant could explore the option of reviving the series despite its cancelation.In the past,shows likeCobra Kaihave been picked up by Netflix after they did not have a streaming home to go to. When they performed well on Netflix, the streaming platform even took it upon itself to extend their stay.
When you try to skip the intro of the show on the Paramount+ app, the screen says “Skip Intro and You Will Be Haunted”.
Therefore, ifEvilseason 4 has managed to drive good numbers on Netflix,the streamer could consider producing at least one more season to gauge the show’s true potential.
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The series' high critical ratings could also encourage Netflix to give it a second chance.However, for now, it is hard to be certain aboutEvil’s future since its cancelation has been officially confirmed. Hopefully,Stephen King’sendorsement and the ongoing fan campaign surroundingEvilwill prompt other streaming sites to pick it up.
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Evil is a psychological mystery series that follows a skeptical forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard, who teams up with a Catholic priest-in-training and a tech expert to investigate purportedly supernatural incidents. The series delves into complex themes of religion, science, and the nature of evil through its deeply layered narrative and character development. The show stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi.
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