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- 2016
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- FOX
- 2016
- TV-14
- FOX
Summary The adaptation of William Blatty’s 1971 book focuses on Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) and Father Marcus Lang (Ben Daniels) as they face a case of demonic possession in Angela Rance's (Geena Davis) family.
Created By: Jeremy Slater
- 2016
- TV-14
- FOX
- 2016
- TV-14
- FOX
The Exorcist (2016)
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 23, 2016
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8.0
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Summary The adaptation of William Blatty’s 1971 book focuses on Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) and Father Marcus Lang (Ben Daniels) as they face a case of demonic possession in Angela Rance's (Geena Davis) family.
Created By: Jeremy Slater
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
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59% Positive
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31% Mixed
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10% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
62
59% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
31% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
10% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
With expectations low, this Exorcist surprises with appealing leads, and--a big bonus point--the return to TV of Geena Davis.
The first installment of the drama does a truly impressive job of establishing a mournful atmosphere, as it sketches out an array of characters worth following on what promises to be a very challenging journey.
The TV version can’t quite go that far, at least not on a broadcast channel, but the special effects are convincing, and the script is a labyrinth of mystery and suspicion guaranteed to hold your interest.
The Exorcist started wobbly in season one, quickly grew into a smarter-than-expected, horror-themed drama and then turned wobbly again toward the end of the season. Season two begins similarly, but thanks to Mr. Cho’s character and storyline “The Exorcist” shows promise.
It’s certainly got the potential, at least visually. But as long as it overcooks some horror elements and undercooks others, the only unsettling feeling it will establish in viewers is confusion.
The series is appreciably unsettling, but thus far it won’t make your head spin.
The amount of story that they try to fit in zaps the narrative of any momentum and strikes out any scene that doesn’t speak directly to an upcoming plot twist or sheer exposition.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 181 User Ratings
8.0
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6% Mixed
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9% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 181 User Ratings
8.0
85% Positive
154 Ratings
154 Ratings
6% Mixed
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
9% Negative
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
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Production Company:
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
- New Neighborhood
- 20th Century Fox Television
Initial Release Date: Sep 23, 2016
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Awards
iHorror Awards
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 3 Nominations
Imagen Foundation Awards
• 2 Nominations
