Series synopsis
Evil, also known as Ondskan is a crime drama mystery television series that premiered on TV4 Hits on November 2, 2023. It ended on November 30, 2023. It was created by Fredrik T Olsson, Jan Guillou. It stars Isac Calmroth, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Gustaf Skarsgård and Ruth Vega Fernandez.
It follows 16-year-old Erik, who is used to violence both at home and in the schoolyard. After being expelled from his school in Stockholm due to his violent behavior, he is transferred to the boarding school Stjernsberg. It is his last chance to continue his education and break with his previous life, but at Stjernsberg, the violence is worse than at home. While there, he also engages in a forbidden love relationship with Marja, a member of the kitchen staff.
Premise
It follows 16-year-old Erik, who is used to violence both at home and in the schoolyard. After being expelled from his school in Stockholm due to his violent behavior, he is transferred to the boarding school Stjernsberg. It is his last chance to continue his education and break with his previous life, but at Stjernsberg, the violence is worse than at home. While there, he also engages in a forbidden love relationship with Marja, a member of the kitchen staff.
Premise: Some mysteries can’t be explained.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- 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
- Jens Hultén as Tosse Berg
- Björn Mosten as Leffler
Supporting cast
- Nonni Ardal Hammarström as Dahlén
- Saga Sarkola as Stina
- Leon Henzel as Bernhard Von Schrantz
- Simon Norrthon as Principal Stjernsberg
- Ludvig Deltin as Börje
- Jonathan Falk as Milton
- Rufus Glaser as Den yngsta
- Anders Johannisson as Director at Vasa Real
- Simon Tarakkamäki as Johan S
- Aksel Morisse as Teacher Stjernsberg
- Göran Holm as Train passenger (uncredited)
- Stella Juhlin as Kitchen girl 1
Guest cast
- Jens Hultén as Tosse Berg
- Björn Mosten as Leffler
- Nonni Ardal Hammarström as Dahlén
- Saga Sarkola as Stina
- Leon Henzel as Bernhard Von Schrantz
- Simon Norrthon as Principal Stjernsberg
- Ludvig Deltin as Börje
- Jonathan Falk as Milton
- Rufus Glaser as Den yngsta
- Anders Johannisson as Director at Vasa Real
- Simon Tarakkamäki as Johan S
- Aksel Morisse as Teacher Stjernsberg
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 43 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 2, 2023 | November 30, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 20, 2021 | October 10, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | June 12, 2022 | August 14, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 14 | May 23, 2024 | August 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Start Erik is sent to the only school that will accept him, Stjernsberg Boarding School. The school's concept of "team spirit" is an oppressive structure where older students bully younger ones. He meets the kitchen girl Marja, who despises the violence at the school. |
November 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
Collision The school's rules prohibit students and staff from hanging out on the school grounds, so Marja invites Erik to the evening's dance. But Silverhielm wants to seize the opportunity and teach Erik who decides. |
November 2, 2023 |
| 3 |
Power Struggle Erik has been challenged to Rutan by Silverhielm. Erik's previous violent life in Stockholm echoes in the background. He must choose between fighting back. |
November 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
N Is for Night Terrors The team is given the task of evaluating the likelihood of Leland being possessed, which if decided true, would require them to exorcise him. |
June 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
A Is for Angel The team is charged with investigating a man who claims that he is hearing an angel. |
June 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
F Is for Fire The team encounters a nine-year-old girl, Mathilda, who is seemingly haunted by a Jinn, a spirit in the Islamic faith. |
July 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Demon of Death David’s relationship with Kristen takes a turn when he gives into his temptation. Meanwhile, the team is tasked with exploring a machine to measure the weight of the human soul as it leaves a dying body. |
June 12, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Demon of Memes Kristen, David, and Ben face the horrors of the internet as they investigate a Slender Man-style meme that scares teens into committing blasphemous acts in order to avoid death. Leland trains Sheryl in the fine art of online trolling. |
June 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Demon of Sex Sister Andrea joins the team to fix a demonically possessed marriage, and Leland and Sheryl continue their crusade for Satan. |
June 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How to Split an Atom Kristen learns the details of Leland's evil scheme involving her ovum, and Sheryl's involvement in the plot increases the tension between mother and daughter. Meanwhile, David, Ben, and Kristen are sent to investigate a particle accelerator suspected to be a gateway to Hell. |
May 23, 2024 |
| 2 |
How to Train a Dog Kristen, David, and Ben look into a possible werewolf attack that isn't what it seems. Andy grapples with his mysterious trauma, while Ben uses science to solve his Jinn problem. |
May 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
How to Slaughter a Pig Kristen's surrogacy faces complications, and the team visits a pig farm. |
June 6, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV4 Hits |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 30, 2023 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 00:00:00 |