Warning: this article contains spoilers forEvilseason 4.
Summary
Despite Sheryl’s past,Evilseason 4 has the potential to transform the character into the hero of the story. The Paramount+ series has been building toward a climax that will see evil coming to New York, likely via the Antichrist baby, Timothy, and his reluctant father, Dr. Leland Townsend (Michael Emerson). This fight between good and evil has seen Sheryl, played by Christine Lahti, struggle between these forces, andthe show’s climax may see her becoming central to this battle.
According to one theory, Sheryl’s redemption to the good side could be central to theEvilseries finale. Throughout the four seasons of the show, Sheryl has battled these forces, with Leland luring her to the dark side and causing a rift with her daughter, Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers). Butwhich side Sheryl lands on could become the turning point of the series,potentially positioning her as an unexpected hero in the ultimate showdown between good and evil duringEvilseason 4.
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Sheryl Wasn’t Always Evil And Can Be Redeemed
She’s Starting To Regain Her Power After Leland
Evilseason 4 has seen Sheryl start to reclaim her good side while still working within the systems of evil. She’s leveraging her relationship with Timothy’s surrogate mother, Leslie (Molly Brown), but also distancing herself from the demonic presence around Leland. Sheryl is a woman scorned and is proving a worthy opponent to Leland so far.
Before Leland entered Sheryl’s orbit, Kristen’s mom wasn’t always bad. She’s been a loving and protective grandmother to her four granddaughters, Lynn (Brooklyn Shuck), Lila (Skylar Gray), Lexis (Maddy Crocco), and Laura (Dalya Knapp), and has been largely supportive of Kristen’s endeavors.That good side is starting to reemerge inEvilseason 4, and this could be an important tipping point for the final episodes of the series.
TheEvilseries finale will air on August 8 on Paramount+. Seasons 1-2 are also available on Netflix.
Evil Season 4 Climax Could See Sheryl Fighting For Power
Sheryl And Kristen Reuniting Could Be The Key To Breaking The Evil Plot Ahead
With Sheryl’s redemption arc inEvilseason 4, Lahti’s character could be set to become the most important element in battling the upcoming climax. She has access to both the evil organization run by the demonic Manager Demon as well as connections to the church. Based on her actions in episode 8, “How to Save a Life”,she’s clearly willing to go to great lengths to ensure the safety of Timothy’s soulby getting him secretly baptized. These elements suggest that Sheryl could be central to theEvilseries finale.
From her position, Sheryl has the potential to seize control of the evil organization from within. She’s worked her way up to management, and although the male executives confined her to an office with a literal glass ceiling,she’s the only one who sees the Manager Demon in his true form. Sheryl has power there and has started organizing the other women in the office, suggesting a possible managerial coup happening in the near future.
Kristen and Sheryl’s relationship has been strained since Leland’s meddling caused a rift between mother and daughter. This was his goal, and untilEvilseason 4, he’d been successful. In recent episodes, Sheryl has been fighting back, and is desperately trying to repair her relationship with Kristen. After Leland’s attack landed Sheryl in hospital,Kristen finally realized Leland’s weakness is unity.He’s worked hard to sow division, so Sheryl and Kristen reuniting in the series finale could be the key to defeating evil. Season 4 is gearing up for an exciting climax, with Kurt Fuller, who plays Dr. Boggs, expressing confidence that theEvilseries finale won’t disappoint.
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Cast
Evil is a psychological mystery series that follows a skeptical forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard, who teams up with a Catholic priest-in-training and a tech expert to investigate purportedly supernatural incidents. The series delves into complex themes of religion, science, and the nature of evil through its deeply layered narrative and character development. The show stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi.
