A missing boy has a pentagram under his carpet – how does it tie to the Elevator Game?

It’s the Kings themselves credited for this instalment of Evil, and it’s one that gives us some interesting insights into all three of our lead characters – with a few side moments with Leland that maybe push him a little too far into the realms of comic relief.

David’s seminary training takes centre stage, with him up to give a sermon in front of a real congregation – something I know from friends who have pursued the priesthood is something that really does test their mettle. He’s quite rightly determined not to be put off his stride, either by his superiors in the church or those who see him as some sort of token figure (and his reaction to one comment is spot on – muscular Christianity at its finest!).

Kristen, meanwhile, gets to spend time with her girls although the parenting level of bringing them to the place where someone has disappeared and there’s a recording of someone screaming as part of the case would seem a little off. She’s also the subject of one of the few jump scares that’s really worked for me this year.

As for Ben, he’s put through the wringer when he does manage to solve the case, and discovers that he really shouldn’t have. Aasif Mandvi’s performance in the last 15 minutes of the episode is excellent, and we see sides to Ben that we might not have expected. But then, what is it they say about foxholes and atheists?

Verdict: Some good character work that bodes well for the future. 8/10

Paul Simpson