In the beginning there was the Word—or rather,
many words. “Evil really does come from a
conversation [executive producer Robert King]
and I have been having for 30 years, trying to
figure out what the root of evil is, because Rob-
ert is devout and religious and I am not,” says
EP Michelle King. Hoping to address these dark
times and spread their wings beyond The Good
Wife/Fight by dipping into the horror genre, the
married couple decided to manifest that pillow
talk into this metaphysical drama. The series
chronicles the adventures of a priest-in-training
(Mike Colter), a skeptical forensics psychologist
(Katja Herbers), and a contractor (Aasif Mandvi)
as they explore whether there’s a logical (read:
psychological) or supernatural (read: demonic)
explanation for evil. Each week, the trio will
investigate supposed possessions, miracles,
and other unexplained mysteries. “The show is
both supernatural and scientific at the same
time,” says Robert. “It’s very much about
what’s happening in the news, and we’re con-
stantly inspired by what we see.” The drama
also considers social media’s role in spreading
evil in the world. The theme is predominantly
explored through Michael Emerson’s potentially
psychopathic character Leland Townsend, who
uses technology to connect other psychopaths
(or demons) and create chaos. “He’s like the
Heath Ledger character in The Dark Knight,”
says Robert. “He’s someone who likes disrup-
tion because it’s fun and it’s how he makes
himself happier.” Yet another reason to be
scared of the internet. —CHANCELLOR AGARDNew Drama � SEPT—26 � 10 pm � CBSEViL3
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olterDanny McBride on this HBO
comedy about a world-
famous televangelist family.
Goggins plays Uncle Baby
Billy Freeman, a flamed-out
Christian-music star. CBS
has already given Goggins its
blessing to moonlight on
the premium channel. “I am
there for Danny, whenever
and however he needs me.”hunter Mathias Vogel in
this remake starring Alicia
Vikander. “Look, I’m never
going to play Indiana Jones,
so I got to live out that
fantasy in Tomb Raider.”
- The Righteous
Gemstones 2019
In August, Goggins reunited
with his Vice Principals costar
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