Series synopsis
Midwinter of the Spirit is a British mystery drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 23, 2015. It ended on October 7, 2015. It was created by Phil Rickman. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin, David Threlfall, Ben Bailey Smith and Siobhan Finneran.
Country vicar Merrily Watkins just happens to be one of the few women priests working as an exorcist. When a man is found murdered by crucifixion, the police, aware of her knowledge of the paranormal underworld, turn to the Vicar for assistance. Before long Merilly is convinced Satanists are behind the crime and the investigation takes them into a very dark and dangerous world.
Premise
Country vicar Merrily Watkins just happens to be one of the few women priests working as an exorcist. When a man is found murdered by crucifixion, the police, aware of her knowledge of the paranormal underworld, turn to the Vicar for assistance. Before long Merilly is convinced Satanists are behind the crime and the investigation takes them into a very dark and dangerous world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- 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
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 23, 2015 | October 7, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Priest and trainee exorcist Merrily Watkins is asked for help by police in solving a baffling and gruesome murder. She quickly becomes embroiled in a terrifying mystery and finds herself in real danger. |
September 23, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Merrily is on a quest for answers after a murder, a desecrated church and a clergyman's apparent `suicide'. She suspects a Satanic group may be at work, and is guided through a ceremony of lesser exorcism by Huw Owen, but nothing can prepare her for what she is about to uncover. |
September 30, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 An exhausted Merrily must gather her wits and take strength from her mentor Huw Owen as she puts the final pieces of the jigsaw into place. As the investigation reaches its conclusion, Merrily realises she needs to steel herself and summon the energy to fight evil in order to save her daughter's soul. |
October 7, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2015 |
| Last aired | October 7, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |