Yes, properly. Evil is the real thing without being an endurance test.

What is Evil rated, and is it OK for kids?

Real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. The TV-MA is earned, so not for kids.

Evil (2019)

Series · 43m episodes · Rated TV-MA

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A skeptical psychologist, a priest, and a tech expert investigate chilling supernatural phenomena with measured dread.

Suspenseful. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+.

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Evil parents guide

Nothing past what a TV-MA promises: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Evil scary?: Yes, properly. Evil is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Evil?: Light gore and some violence.
What is Evil rated, and is it OK for kids?: Real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. The TV-MA is earned, so not for kids.

What is Evil about?

Skeptical forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard joins priest-in-training David Acosta and technology expert Ben Shakir as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and other extraordinary occurrences to assess for a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.