Two Choices Tonight: Horror or Comedy

Tonight you can watch the premiere of the horror series Outcast or a Carol Burnett comedy on PBS. Of course, you might watch both. I think I will stick with Carol.

Outcast will be shown on Cinemax. It is based on a comic book (of course) and has ties to The Walking Dead (same creator). Here are the basics:

Outcast follows Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by possession since he was a child. Now an adult, he embarks on a journey to find answers but what he uncovers could mean the end of life on Earth as we know it.

Yes, a simple story after a long day at work. All the reviews I have read warn viewers that they will see some disturbing imagery. One tv critic noted:

The scenes of possession are graphic and horrifying; "Outcast" is certainly adults-only fare. The original "Exorcist" looks almost tame by comparison.

Next!

Now you know what you will be getting with Carol Burnett's Favorite Sketches. And that is enough to draw me away from evil children and towards wicked humor. 

So you decide, but you have been warned.