---
title: "Evil"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/evil-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 228034
imdb_id: "tt22694968"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 6
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 33
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Evil (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/evil-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Television series "Evil" (2023).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1] & [3]: "Evil (2023)" is a drama. It follows 16-year-old Erik. He is used to violence at home and school. Expelled from school in Stockholm. Transferred to boarding school Stjernsberg. It's his last chance to break with his previous life. Violence at Stjernsberg is worse than at home. He engages in a forbidden love relationship with Marja, a member of the kitchen staff.
Source [4]: Mentions an "American supernatural drama television series" called "Evil" created by Robert and Michelle King, premiered Sept 26, 2019, on CBS, moved to Paramount+. Cast: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi. Note: This is a different "Evil" (American series) than the 2023 one described in the synopsis/Source 1/3.
Source [6]: Mentions "Evil (TV Series 2019 - 2024)" with genres Crime

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 6
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Fredrik T Olsson, Jan Guillou
- **Networks / Studios**: TV4 Hits

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Isac Calmroth** as *Erik Ponti*
- **Thea Sofie Loch Næss** as *Marja*
- **Gustaf Skarsgård** as *Åke Ponti*
- **Ruth Vega Fernandez** as *Karin Ponti*
- **Alexander Gustavsson** as *Pierre Tanguy*
- **Christian Fandango Sundgren** as *Otto Silverhielm*
- **Björn Mosten** as *Leffler*
- **Nonni Ardal Hammarström** as *Dahlén*
- **Leon Henzel** as *Bernhard Von Schrantz*
- **Jens Hultén** as *Tosse Berg*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Evil online?
Evil is currently available to watch or stream on ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel, Magenta TV+. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Evil worth watching?
Evil holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 33 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Evil, and how long does it take to binge?
Evil spans 1 season and 6 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 4.4 hours (at an average of 44 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Evil are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Evil by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Evil — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/228034)
- [Evil (TV Series 2023– ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22694968/fullcredits/cast)
- [Evil (TV Series 2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/228034-ondskan/cast)
- [Evil (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_(American_TV_series))
- [Evil (2023) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/evil-2023/credits)
- [Evil (TV Series 2019 - 2024)](https://simkl.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*