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      Season 1 – The Exorcist

      2016 Drama Horror Mystery & Thriller List
      79% Tomatometer 53 Reviews 91% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings Angela Rance believes something is very wrong in her home. Plagued by increasingly frightening nightmares, she isn't the only one in her family suffering: her husband Henry is slowly losing his mind, while their older daughter spends all of her time locked in her room and the younger one believes she hears strange noises coming from inside the walls. Desperate, she turns to Father Tomas Ortega -- the progressive leader of their suburban Chicago parish -- setting him on a collision course with old school Vatican soldier Father Marcus Brennan, as all their fates become entangled in a battle against an ancient force of evil. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 02 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      The Exorcist doesn't come close to its classic source material, but still boasts a tense narrative that manages some legitimate scares and credible special effects.

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      Graeme Blundell The Australian Much anticipated and ferociously well realised. Dec 16, 2016 Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post From the first episode, Slater's version distinguished itself with a look and sensibility that honors Friedkin's eerie style. Dec 8, 2016 Full Review Rebecca Hawkes Daily Telegraph (UK) Taking place in the present day, the series is, crucially, not a retelling of the famous Regan case from the Friedkin's film but a new tale, set in the same demon-ridden universe. Rated: 4/5 Oct 20, 2016 Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) A series inspired by the original film did not sound like a great idea, but the end result has been quite dignified. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Anissa Hanley Black Nerd Problems Father Tomas had a dream about the whole exorcism and witnessed it as it went on as if he was in the room. It was some Inception s**t! Jun 18, 2018 Full Review Jade Budowski Decider There are some genuinely creepy moments here, and the strength of the cast may eventually lead to some really quality horror. Dec 20, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Gypsy G The best horror series I ever watched. I truly loved the series and cant stop watching . The acting and the special effects are amazing,so sad that they canceled 😞 one of my favorite shows I can't believe they canceled such a great show it's just sad, on these days is nothing good to watch and finally I found a great show the exorcist and then they canceled 😠 really sad such amazing show is one of my favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/10/23 Full Review Gareth v Was intrigued to see what direction this show would take in it's telling but it stayed pretty true to the source material. It does make it predictable but it also gives you what makes the franchise a success. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review Yuri S Com uma história intrigante e reviravoltas que seguem bem o propósito, 'O Exorcista' se aproxima do original sem forçar ou querer ser melhor. A rede por trás da igreja é um arco bem planejado e executado. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/06/22 Full Review y c Gripping, sucked me in straight away. Three episodes in I stopped and decided to wait till the weekend so i could binge. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review farah r Compelling characters and an intriguing story make The Exorcist a series worth watching. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A worthy and glorious ending to the Regan & Pazuzu storyline, and that was just a plus Something of a breath of fresh air in the "supernatural" horror genre. An excellent combination of -sorely missed- brilliant writing and acting, what this series achieved is nothing to sneeze at; After 70 years of horror movies, from Devil Rides Out to VVitch and Hereditary, who would have thought it is still possible to even make an 80-min movie based solely around demonic possession, let alone a series, that is not only "actually" horrifying and scary yet is also thought-provoking. The actual "horror" isn't just in what you see (still pretty scary); it's written in the atmosphere, the feeling you get when you see a demonic invasion and a corrupt church and law enforcement, coupled with the evil in human nature and lack of presence of God where you can't tell if what you are feeling is influenced by God or Demons; that world is truly scary. Who should you run away from, towards whom? There always has been likes of Polanski or Lynch and many in between (mentioned at the end) who truly respected the integrity and importance of "the screenplay" and didn't settle for repetition of the horror flick formula to get a few scares; instead searched for new ways to provide a rich atmosphere of fear and horror. This is a combination of justified scary scenes and an atmospheric fear. The Innocents, Hellraiser, Susperia, Blair Witch, The Ritual, The Believers and a handful of others Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee When Angela Rance suspects demonic possession at her home, she enlists help from two priests, the progressive Father Tomas Ortega, and a broken holy warrior, Father Marcus Keane. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2016 Chapter Two: Lupus in Fabula Tomas is denied permission to perform an exorcism on Angela's daughter, prompting Father Marcus to break out of Saint Aquinas to join forces with him; the Rance family's relationship with the demon advances. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2016 Chapter Three: Let 'Em In Kat struggles to face the reality that Julia is dead; Casey is given a slightly inappropriate dress to wear at Julia's memorial service; Marcus and Tomas present footage of the Rance home to papal emissaries to get permission to conduct an exorcism. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2016 Chapter Four: The Moveable Feast Angela's distress increases as her daughter's condition worsens; the demon focuses on innocent victims; Father Thomas encounters a face from his past; Marcus gets unexpected guidance; the priests must decide whether to defy the church. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2016 Chapter Five: Through My Most Grievous Fault The storm of the century descends on Chicago as Father Tomas and Marcus battle the demon in spiritual warfare; the demon's control begins to divide members of the Rance family. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2016 Chapter Six: Star of the Morning As Casey's story continues to make national headlines, Father Tomas finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2016 Chapter Seven: Father of Lies With no sign of their missing daughter, the Rance family begins to disintegrate; Marcus looks to Mother Bernadette for help with his latest problem; news of Casey's possession goes public; Father Bennett continues his probe into Tattersal. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2016 Chapter Eight: The Griefbearers Marcus, Tomas and Mother Bernadette race against the clock to stop the demon, and the Rance family is pulled into the conflict; the church's enemies become more aggressive as the pope's visit nears; Angela faces someone from her past. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2016 Chapter Nine: 162 Marcus and his companions race to avert a tragedy on the eve of Pope Sebastian's visit to Chicago; Tomas is offered a life-altering opportunity; a new problem threatens to tear the Rance family apart. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 16, 2016 Chapter Ten: Three Rooms The demon is determined to destroy Angela Rance and her family; as the enemies of the church mobilize against Pope Sebastian, time begins to run out. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Jeremy Slater, Rolin Jones, James G. Robinson, Barbara Wall, David Robinson, Rupert Wyatt, Roy Lee
      Network
      Fox
      Rating
      TV-14 (S|L|D)
      Genre
      Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 23, 2016