5 shows to watch if you liked Evil on Netflix

Evil is a Netflix series with a creative mix of supernatural horror and investigative drama. Created by Robert and Michelle King, the show follows the story of a trio that includes Kristen Bouchard (a forensic psychologist), David Acosta (a priest-in-training), and Ben Shakir (a technical expert).

They study inexplicable phenomena like demon possession and miraculous events happening at the church. The show unfolds a battle between science and religion, exploring the origins of the devil and the unknown territories of the human mind.

Fans of this psychological horror series can watch other projects that are as thrilling as this one. Whether it is mind-bending plots, detailed mysteries, or paranormal elements, here is a list of five series that offer the same thought-provoking storyline and creepy moments.

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5 shows that offer similar elements as Evil

1) Midnight Mass

The cast of Midnight Mass includes Hamish Linklater, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, and Zach Gilford. The series is centered around Crockett Island, where a charismatic priest arrives and extraordinary events begin. But these wonders come with a high price and the local people are afflicted by a spiritual crisis.

The strange events are deeply examined as the story proceeds, challenging the characters' moral and religious views. Just like Evil, this series combines psychological horrors with compelling storytelling. It explores the boundary between faith and fanaticism, while the amazing star cast drives the arctic mood.

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2) Fringe

Fringe features Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, and Lance Reddick as the leading stars. The show focuses on an FBI agent Olivia Dunham who solves confusing cases involving fringe science. She teams up with a scientist named Walter Bishop and his son, Peter, to inquire about unconventional scientific anomalies.

The series starts with standalone episodes, but it eventually develops into a complex story revolving around parallel universes, government, and emotional characters. The tightly-woven plot and well-constructed characters of Fringe are similar to the investigative and spectral components of Evil.

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3) The X- Files

The plot of The X- Files follows Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, two FBI agents who are on the trail of various paranormal cases. While Mulder is a true believer in all things otherworldly, Scully is a skeptical, science-based professional who is given the task of scrutinizing Mulder's work.

The show is known for its powerful aura of horror, the personal stories of the characters, and a compilation of standalone storylines, infused with conspiracies.

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4) Hannibal

Hannibal is a psychological thriller series that goes deep into the fragile link between an FBI special investigator, Will Graham, and a forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

Lecter also happens to be a serial killer. The project mainly focuses on Graham and Lecter's dark and confusing relationship as they solve other cases together.

Evil is another dark and unsettling series that is closely linked with Hannibal, in terms of its psychological depths and its morally doubtful characters.

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5) Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness

Infinite Darkness features well-known characters like Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield from the Resident Evil universe. This computer-animated series depicts Leon and Claire tackling the White House bioterrorist attack.

The show is full of action, zombies, and suspense. It manages to recreate the intense atmosphere of the original video games.

This show is a treat for fans of this franchise as it remains true to the essence of video games, along with survival horror elements and familiar characters. The hair-raising journey of the protagonist resembles the paranormal investigations shown in Evil.

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If you are looking for other-worldly adventures and psychological thrillers, then check out these five series. In this respect, each show treats horror, suspense, and characters in its own way.