---
title: "Midwinter of the Spirit"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/midwinter-of-the-spirit-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 64012
imdb_id: "tt4853930"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 3
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Midwinter of the Spirit (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/midwinter-of-the-spirit-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Midwinter of the Spirit is a British horror drama television series from 2015 that follows country vicar Merrily Watkins, one of the few women priests working as an exorcist. When a man is found murdered by crucifixion, the police turn to her knowledge of the paranormal underworld for assistance, leading to an investigation into a dark and dangerous world of suspected Satanists.

Broadcast as three episodes from 23 September 2015 to 7 October 2015, the series stars Anna Maxwell Martin, David Threlfall, and Sally Messham. It combines elements of mystery, drama, and horror as it examines the intersection of police work and religious exorcism.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A country vicar and exorcist helps police investigate a bizarre crucifixion murder."

### Why Watch
- Features a rare female priest working as an exorcist protagonist.
- Brings a dark and dangerous paranormal underworld into a murder investigation.
- Brings together genres of mystery and drama.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with very dark subject matter involving suspected Satanists and murder.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dark and dangerous, exploring a paranormal underworld of murder and suspected Satanism across its television run.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #horror-drama, #exorcism, #paranormal-underworld, #police-investigation, #mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Shout! Factory TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | BritBox Amazon Channel, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Phil Rickman
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anna Maxwell Martin** as *Merrily Watkins*
- **David Threlfall** as *Rev Huw Owens*
- **Ben Bailey Smith** as *Lol Robinson*
- **Siobhan Finneran** as *Angela Purefoy*
- **Leila Mimmack** as *Rowena Napier*
- **Sally Messham** as *Jane Watkins*
- **David Sterne** as *Cannon Dobbs*
- **Nicholas Pinnock**
- **Kate Dickie** as *DCI Annie Howe*
- **Simon Trinder**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Midwinter of the Spirit?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the source material.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in a British horror drama about a female exorcist vicar assisting police with a dark murder case.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The series consists of three episodes broadcast from 23 September 2015 to 7 October 2015.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes, as the series comprises a total of three episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Midwinter of the Spirit — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/64012)
- [Midwinter of the Spirit - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwinter_of_the_Spirit)
- [Midwinter of the Spirit (TV Mini Series 2015) - Full cast ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4853930/fullcredits/)
- [Midwinter of the Spirit (TV Series 2015) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/64012-midwinter-of-the-spirit/cast)
- [Midwinter of the Spirit - TheTVDB.com](https://www.thetvdb.com/series/midwinter-of-the-spirit)

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