Evil was a spiritual successor to an 87% RT show that got 4 seasons, but only 1 had a proper ending.

In more ways than one, evil Comes as the perfect spiritual follow-up to another highly acclaimed Supernatural show that boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87%. However, despite the similarities between the two, only one got the chance to end its runtime on a final note. Created by Robert and Michelle King, evil First landed on CBS on September 26, 2019. After performing well both critically and commercially, the show moved to Paramount+ for the next season, where it remained until the fourth installment finished its run.

what made evil A standout of the supernatural genre and what has allowed it to gain a large following in a short period of time is its ability to walk the thin line between science and religion with its storytelling. With each new arc, the show introduces a new mystery that plays with horror conventions but transmits both chills and thrills to the audience. However, as unique evilAs its story line may seem, it is not the first of its kind. Before it premiered on CBS, another highly acclaimed show with similar concepts and themes.

How the evil preacher was the perfect spiritual successor

Evil came out just after the preacher finished his run

Although preacher And evil There is no direct narrative connection, evil Coincidentally premiered at the same time preacher His four-season run ended. There is almost perfect synchronicity between them preacher End of the series and evilIt has been released evil The perfect replacement — or spiritual sequel/follow-up — to preacher. like preacher, evil mrPerfectly presents a unique blend of psychological horror, dark humor and social commentary that is as funny in some arcs as it is scary in others.

dislike preacher, evil Not based on a comic book series. However, its main story beats feature a similar quest-like narrative where one or more characters are trying to learn more about their supernatural powers and their place in the world. Both shows are jampacked with religious symbolism and iconography, allowing them to explore deeper themes surrounding humanity’s declining faith and sense of morality. So much narrative intersects between the two, it’s hard not to see it evil ace preacherIts informal follow-up.

The preacher gets the ultimate end that evil deserves

Many plot points remain unresolved after In Evil Season 4

preacher Season 4’s finale nicely wraps up its overarching storyline by highlighting how its three main characters meet a grim fate. Like every television show, it leaves behind some loose threads and plot holes, but its ending feels satisfying and well-rounded. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said evil The abrupt end of season 4. Despite a strong four-season run and consistently landing in critics’ good books, evil Was canceled after four seasons even though it had many more supernatural stories to tell.

The show’s creators, Michelle and Robert King, even had a few intriguing plot developments in mind for Season 5. For example, they published (via TV Insider) that they wanted to expand on the description of the court system and highlight how “Satanic it may be“They were going to parody their own work from their previous shows good fight And good wife “To add another layer ofaim“and”Self-reflective” humor in the show’s narrative. Unfortunately, they never got to explore the full extent of their ambitious ideas. evilAnd the show has not reached its usual conclusion.

Original background

• preacher Based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, published by DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint.
• After skipping Evils in Paramount+, a warning screen appears that says, “Skip the introduction and you will be haunted.”
• After buying the rights, Mark Steven Johnson first pitched the promo to HBO. However, HBO canceled its production when Johnson refused to tone down its violence.