Evil season 4 ending explained: What happens to the assessors?

Having been a whole of something that surprisingly has nothing and goes nowhere, Evil season 4 kept its beloved audiences with the standalone episodes and the overarching storyline since its debut in 2020. Saddeningly, the series has come to an end with episode 14 of season 4 on August 22, 2024, and it was indeed a bittersweet ride.

While none of the character’s storylines was explored intricately, the show’s grand finale was left open-ended, likely leaving the door open for more Evil shenanigans in the future.

However, officially this was the end of the road for the show and it’s unknown if the fanbase would ever see the cast together. Nevertheless, the Evil folks are indeed keen to learn what the future holds for the trio.

Did David leave the priesthood to get romantically entangled with Kristen? Is Ben free from his migraines? Has The 60 and the Vatican’s battle ended? Well, there are so many questions left unanswered. Follow along with the article to learn more about how Evil season 4 episode 13 ended and other major highlights that unfolded.

Disclaimer: This article contains significant spoilers for Evil season 4 episode 13. Reader discretion is advised.

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What’s the fate of the assessors at the end of Evil season 4?

David and Kristen in Rome, as seen in Evil season 4 episode 14 (Image via Paramount+)

While the news of the main trio’s separation had been a painful event, it was somewhat predicted when the Vatican’s agents, and the Archdiocese seemed suspicious of their activities. The assessors were merely tools operating on behalf of the entity to basically undertake odd jobs, but still, the trio managed to find The 60 demonic house’s truth and their scheme.

After learning that each of The 60 was targeting the 60 human brain functions including fear response, sleep regulation,and reasoning, Father Giovanni underestimated David’s prowess and was dealt a huge unanticipated blow from The 60, which put him in a tight spot. That made David more important to Giovanni and his presence in Rome was much needed.

David accepted Giovanni’s proposal albeit the condition was to let the Assessors resume their work, but Kristen and Ben weren't on board to return. Kristen didn’t want to leave her new job and move to Rome as well as the uncertainty of the role, and the Church’s new pay was one-fifth of Ben's current salary.

Ben, seemingly, never wanted a desk job but was content with the money he was making. Meanwhile, Kristen changed her mind and moved to Rome with all her children alongside David. The reason behind what caused Kristen’s realization, influenced by her doppelganger’s perception, is that taking risks to live life to the fullest.

As for David leaving the priesthood, it simply didn’t happen in the finale nor did he end up with Kristen or anyone else. The duo continued as assessors, embarking on new quests in Rome.

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What was the VR’s countdown all about in Evil season 4?

The VR's countdown, as seen in Evil season 4 episode 14 (Image via Paramount+)

The virtual reality headsets with a game called Mother Midnight gave the Bouchard girls a nightmare that gave them chills.

Watching Leland kill their mother in the virtual reality world, followed by the sudden activation of a countdown timer, convinced Lila and Lynn that the device predicted a future event that they had to prevent at any given cost.

Kristen, David and Ben also experienced the game and the technology used was indeed futuristic. After analyzing, Ben discovered that the VR was using an integrated chip capable of influencing the cerebral cortex, a device similar to Toupin’s cerebral path. The trio also found out that the company behind the VR was DF and it was working with The 60.

During the online conference of The 60, which they opted for instead of the usual physical gathering, Leland revealed that they would be using new technology to plant Evil in the human brain. Also, the countdown was nothing but an advertisement that marked the end of the trial period, urging the users to subscribe to its plans.

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Evil season 4 ending confirms Timothy is really the Antichrist

Timothy showing the devil inside him to Kristen, as seen in Evil season 4 episode 14 (Image via Paramount+)

At the end of the Evil season 4 episode 14, when the Bouchard family alongside David went for an outing, something unanticipated happened. Timothy startled Kristen by revealing the evil inside him. It was revealed that the child who was baptized by Father Ignatius on Sheryl’s approval was still the Antichrist.

After the baptism incident, The 60 and the others were convinced that Timothy had become a normal child, which led them to search for another vessel.

However, with the Antichrist already being born, it's likely that they would never be able to continue with their future plans. Moreover, with an important individual going AWOL, The 60 is really in a tight spot.

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Evil season 4 ending sees Leland ending up in a monastery but not willingly

A young nun and Kristen looking at each other while Leland getting confined in a cabinet, as seen in Evil season 4 episode 14 (Image via Paramount+)

During the very call with all members of The 60 demonic families, Leland and Stick were questioned by Gray about the fates of Kristen and the baptized child. Leland proclaimed to kill them the very day at midnight, which was an impromptu plan.

Sneaking through the massive hole in the basement of Kristen’s home, Leland made it inside the building. Undoubtedly, he failed once again in his plans when Kristen got to him before he did, knocking Leland unconscious using a rope.

Surprisingly, David and Ben were there and together they carried his body to the silent retreat where Sister Andrea was being transferred. At the end of the series, Leland was locked in a cabinet, where it's unlikely he would ever make it out.

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