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The Exorcist

2016 – 2017Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic627.8Rotten Tomatoes89%90%

A nerve-racking, scary mystery series about faith and meaning and the mind.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S2E6 "Darling Nikki" 8.6

Episodes

8.1
8.0

Story

Every soul is a battlefield.

Follow the lives of two very different priests tackling one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.

Feels like

  • Religious Horror Drama
  • Psychological Possession
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Faith vs. Doubt
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Modern Gothic
  • Character-Driven Thriller
  • Dark & Bleak Tone

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rupert Wyatt, Jason Ensler, Michael Nankin
Written by
William Peter Blatty, Jeremy Slater, Adam Stein
Produced by
Judd Rea

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 2016 · December 15, 2017 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 2016
Last aired
December 15, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
89 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Fan Disservice, Revenge by Proxy, First-Episode Twist +9

  • Fan Disservice
  • Revenge by Proxy
  • First-Episode Twist
  • Body Horror
  • Papa Wolf
  • Karma Houdini
  • Red Right Hand
  • Expy
  • Pre-Mortem One-Liner
  • Conspiracy Theorist
  • Bring It
  • Sexy Priest

12 of 101 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Exorcist?"

Questions about The Exorcist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Exorcist?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Exorcist from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Exorcist worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 62).

Is The Exorcist okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Exorcist?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Exorcist scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

What tropes does The Exorcist use?

Fan DisserviceRevenge by ProxyFirst-Episode TwistBody HorrorPapa WolfKarma HoudiniRed Right HandExpyPre-Mortem One-LinerConspiracy TheoristBring ItSexy Priestand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Fan Disservice, Revenge by Proxy, and First-Episode Twist.