Where does science end and the supernatural begin? That’s the mysterious — and dangerous — line explored by skeptical psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) when she teams up with priest-in-training David Acosta (Mike Colter) to explore the evil humanity is capable of. Together, they dive into the Catholic Church’s files of occult phenomena to bring them to rational conclusions or attempt to. Angel sightings, demonic possessions, prophecies, and conspiracies will test their faiths and push them to their limits as they learn that the world’s darkness may run deeper than they ever thought possible. Experience the investigation across 13 thrilling episodes of EVIL Season One in this 3-disc collection.

In Season 2 of Evil, Kristin (Katja Herbers) struggles with her darker nature after killing a man, while David (Mike Colter) suffers temptation as he gets closer to his ordination. Meanwhile, Ben (Aasif Mandvi) is visited by night terrors that prey on his greatest fears. Includes all 13 episodes plus over 20 minutes of deleted scenes!

Say your prayers and freshen up on your science because Evil returns for a third season. There is plenty to take in including Kristen and David’s escalating attraction, creepy toys, some new demons, and the return of everyone’s favorite night terror, George. This 3-disc collection comes with all 10 episodes and deleted scenes.

Note: Seasons One, Two, and Three of Evil are sold individually. The grouping of these releases together is only for the purposes of this review.

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Video Quality

Evil comes to Blu-Ray with a really strong 1080p presentation that makes you thankful that this was not kept to a DVD-only release. Seasons one and two are made up of 13 episodes that are presented over three discs that do not feel overstuffed. Season three drops down to 10 episodes, but this season also sticks with three discs. No instances of compression artifacts crept up during the viewing. The series is filled with sleek cinematography that transcends normal network television fare, and it gets even more inventive when it embraces its shift to streaming. The transfer allows for textured environments that are presented with perfect clarity on this disc.

Black levels are deep and never lose the edges of the objects on screen. Many situations could have potentially been a murky mess if not for the crispness of high definition. From the more brightly lit scenes to the prevalence of darker, shadowy exchanges, the skin tones and facial details are incredibly rendered in a way that brings the most nuance out of the cinematography. Colors from the environments and outfits pop off the screen. This is what you hope for from a modern series in high definition.

Audio Quality

The Blu-Ray sets come with a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track that unlocks the sonic nuances of the series. There is some nice ambient activity in the rear channels, especially during moments where tension is building to a nice payoff. The music brings an essential element to the atmosphere that fills up the room on this track. While not a consistent aspect of the track, some power comes through on the low end to help sell key moments.

Dialogue primarily stays anchored in the front center channel and comes through crisp and clear at all times. The track does a formidable job of making sure neither sound effects nor the score or music ever overpowers any exchanges. This show comes through with some robust environmental effects that keep the surround speaker filled with complex sounds. Fans will cheer for this excellent audio experience. There are optional English SDH subtitles provided.

Special Features

Season One

Deleted & Extended Scenes: There are 16 minutes of unused material presented in HD provided over 7 episodes with Dolby Digital 2.0 audio.

Evil Season One – Genesis: A nearly 21-minute featurette in which the cast and creative team discuss the origins of the project, the themes being explored, the casting of the characters, the dynamics between characters, the challenging nature of the narrative, and more.

Does Evil Exist?: A four-minute piece in which many of the same individuals discuss the concept of evil and what it means to them.

Season Two

Deleted & Extended Scenes: There are 22 minutes of unused material presented in HD provided over 10 episodes with Dolby Digital 2.0 audio.

Season Three

Deleted & Extended Scenes: There are 20 minutes of unused material presented in HD provided over 9 episodes with Dolby Digital 2.0 audio.

Final Thoughts

Evil is another unique banger in the television landscape from Robert and Michelle King after dazzling for years with the one-two punch of The Good Wife and The Good Fight. This particular series seems to be a more successful stretch into the genre space after unleashing the not-terrible political satire BrainDead upon the world. You have facets of the series that appeal to darker souls that love horror and thrills, yet you also have the procedural element that is equally comforting to mainstream audiences. The balance is achieved very well tonally, and the lead performances for Katja Herbers and Mike Colter put things over the top. These first three seasons maintain their quality across the board, and we cannot wait until we get more. CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount have released Blu-Ray sets featuring a gorgeous A/V presentation and some good special features. This series has been a bit taken for granted during its run, but it is well worth your time if it seems even a bit interesting to you. Recommended

Evil: The Complete First Season can be purchased on Blu-Ray directly through MovieZyng or various other online retailers.

Evil: The Complete Second Season can be purchased on Blu-Ray directly through MovieZyng or various other online retailers.

Evil: The Complete Third Season can be purchased on Blu-Ray directly through MovieZyng or various other online retailers.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: CBS Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.