The highest-rated episode of Evil shows exactly why season 5 of the canceled Paramount+ series needs to happen. Though no explanation was given by the streaming platform, Paramount+ announced that Evil season 4 would be the psychological mystery show’s final outing in 2024. Many shows like Evil have been axed before their stories reach their natural conclusion. In the case of Evil, the spine-chilling narrative was somewhat wrapped up during season 4 — though there are several avenues to explore if the series gets picked up by another platform.
Evil‘s series finale features the formal end of the Assessors, as well as the defeat of Leland (Michael Emerson). However, several of season 4’s plot threads could continue into season 5. Both the character conflicts and the main story could go forward — and considering the positive reactions audiences had to the series’ four-season run, they should. The fact that Evil‘s highest-rated episode is one of its most recent is further evidence that season 5 needs to happen.
Evil’s Highest-Rated Episode Is One Of Its Most Recent
“How To Survive A Storm” Is At The Top Of IMDb’s Top-Rated List
Evil‘s highest-rated episode is one of its most recent, showcasing how the series was at its creative peak before its abrupt cancelation. Evil season 4, episode 10, “How to Survive a Storm,” is first on the series’ top-rated list, boasting 8.7 out of 10 stars on IMDb. The episode sees the Assessors taking down Leland with the help of Sister Andrea (Andrea Martin) during Hurricane Lucy. It creates new levels of tension and suspense, as well as a sense of victory that sets up the rest of the season nicely.
“How to Survive a Storm” shows the series’ creative peak, but the fact that other season 4 episodes of
Evil
are on the highest-rated list strengthens the argument for the series’ renewal.
Having a season 4 episode as the show’s highest-rated highlights the strength of Evil‘s story plan. Leland’s manipulations perfectly set up how powerful he is and how the Assessors can only win against him using teamwork. The darker atmosphere and chilling sequences add to this installment, keeping audiences engaged as each character is faced with horrors with no real way out. “How to Survive a Storm” shows the series’ creative peak, but the fact that other season 4 episodes of Evil are on the highest-rated list strengthens the argument for the series’ renewal.
Evil’s Top 10 Highest-Rated Episodes Further Prove Season 5 Must Happen
Half Of The List Is Made Up Of Season 4 Episodes
Out of a list of 10, five of the highest-rated episodes of Evil are from season 4, further proving that season 5 must happen. Season 4, episodes 1, 7, 8, and 11 are listed alongside episode 10 as some of the best installments of the series. Each episode has an average of about 8.5/10 stars. These chapters mostly center on Leland and Timothy. However, they also feature some compelling mysteries for the leads, showcasing that Evil’s plot was expanding as the season went on.
Despite Evil ending, many of its fascinating storylines have not truly reached their conclusion. Kristen (Katja Herbers) and David’s (Mike Colter) move to Rome only complicates their fates further, as the Vatican could easily catch wind of Timothy’s status as the Antichrist. That open-ended thread, alongside how it will affect the romantic tension between the two leads, is one of many reasons viewers like Steven King are calling for Evil season 5. Evil season 4 showcased the possibilities and strength of the series, making its cancelation all the more tragic.
Source: IMDb
