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The Exorcist 2016

“Every soul is a battlefield.”

★ 7.3/10 · 757 votes TV-14 MysteryDrama 2 seasons · 20 eps Canceled
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What is The Exorcist?

The Exorcist is a television series that aired from 2016 featuring two priests who become involved in a family's demonic possession case. The show centers on the contrasting approaches and backgrounds of these two religious figures as they work to address the supernatural crisis facing an ordinary family.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Canceled
Episodes
20
First aired
Sep 23, 2016
Last aired
Dec 15, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FOX
Genres
Mystery, Drama
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The Exorcist is a television series that aired from 2016 featuring two priests who become involved in a family's demonic possession case. The show centers on the contrasting approaches and backgrounds of these two religious figures as they work to address the supernatural crisis facing an ordinary family. The series explores themes of faith, doubt, and the battle between good and evil through the lens of contemporary television drama. The program examines how the two priests, despite their different methods and perspectives, must collaborate to confront the terrifying situation. Their investigation delves into both the spiritual and psychological aspects of the family's ordeal. The show presents a modern take on the classic exorcism narrative, focusing on the human drama and religious conflict surrounding the central supernatural event. The series follows the procedural elements of investigating and addressing demonic possession while developing the personal stories of both the afflicted family and the clergy involved in their case.

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Should you watch it?

“Two priests with contrasting backgrounds unite to combat a terrifying case of demonic possession within a family.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • focus on character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • contains intense supernatural themes

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural horror stories centered on the battle between good and evil.

The series features intense themes of demonic possession and supernatural conflict.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

Two very different priests work together to address a case of demonic possession affecting a family.

What is the tone?

The series is a supernatural horror drama.

Who are the primary characters?

The story centers on two priests and a family dealing with a demonic entity.

Is this related to the 1973 film?

The 2016 television series shares the title of the 1973 film but is a distinct production.

What is the central conflict?

The plot revolves around a vicious battle of good versus evil involving a demonic possession.