Evil Season 5: Stephen King demands renewal, creators respond; will fans get a fifth installment?
Stephen King has added his voice to the growing calls for Paramount+ to renew its popular supernatural procedural series, Evil. Known for his mastery in the horror genre, King recently expressed his admiration for the show and publicly urged the streaming platform to extend its run beyond the recently concluded Season 4.
King’s Public Endorsement
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), King made his plea clear: “Dear Paramount+: More EVIL, please.” His endorsement was met with enthusiasm from the show’s cast and creators, including lead actress Katja Herbers, who plays Dr. Kristen Bouchard. Herbers responded with gratitude, tweeting, “From the bottom of our Evil hearts, thank you!!!”
The interaction between King and the Evil team began after Herbers shared a clip from King’s interview on PBS News, where he praised the show for its wit, intelligence, and sharp writing. In the interview, King described Evil as “great,” highlighting its blend of humor and thought-provoking content. Herbers, clearly thrilled by King’s praise, playfully asked for a renewal in her tweet: “OKAY CAN WE DO THE PICK UP NOW? Thank you @StephenKing.”
Praise from the Creator
The show’s co-creator, Robert King, who developed Evil alongside Michelle King, also acknowledged Stephen King’s endorsement, calling it “such an honor”, as mentioned in a report by Decider. Robert King has previously mentioned his desire to continue the series, even imagining “two more seasons” despite the challenges the show has faced, including the
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