Series synopsis
The Exorcist is an American mystery drama television series that premiered on FOX on September 23, 2016. It ended on December 15, 2017. It was created by Jeremy Slater. It stars Alfonso Herrera, Ben Daniels, Geena Davis and John Cho.
Follow the lives of two very different priests tackling one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.
Premise
Follow the lives of two very different priests tackling one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.
Premise: Every soul is a battlefield.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alfonso Herrera as Father Tomas Ortega
- Ben Daniels as Father Marcus Brennan
- Geena Davis as Angela Rance
- John Cho as Andrew Kim
- Brianne Howey as Katherine Rance
- Li Jun Li as Rose Cooper
- Kurt Egyiawan as Father Bennett
- Brianna Hildebrand as Verity
Supporting cast
- Hannah Kasulka as Casey Rance
- Alan Ruck as Henry Rance
- Sharon Gless as Chris MacNeil
- Beatrice Kitsos as Harper
Guest cast
- Keira Naughton as Cherry Rego
- Griffin Kane as Young Marcus
- Philip Craig as Cardinal Caro
- Kelcey Mawema as Ana
- Hunter Dillon as Caleb
- Sandra Delgado as Isabelle
- Zuleikha Robinson as Mouse
- Alicia Witt as Nicole
- Camille Guaty as Olivia
- Francis Guinan as Brother Simon
- Alan Metoskie as Homeless Man
- Isaac Linares as Gabriel
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 23, 2016 | December 16, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 29, 2017 | December 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee Something is wrong in the Rance household. Angela Rance suspects demonic possession and enlists the help of two priests: the progressive, but naive Father Tomas Ortega and the broken holy warrior, Father Marcus Keane. Together they will be drawn into a nightmare beyond imagination. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two: Lupus in Fabula When Bishop Egan denies Tomas permission to perform the exorcism on Angela's daughter, Father Marcus breaks out of Saint Aquinas and joins forces with Tomas, though he urges him to get his ex, Jessica, out of his life and heart. The Rance family's relationship with the demon deepens and when Marcus catches Angela stealing holy water, he instructs her on how to use it. On Chicago's south side, a series of bizarre ritual killings begin taking place. |
September 30, 2016 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three: Let 'Em In Kat struggles to confront the realization that her friend, Julia, is dead. Shopping for a dress to wear to Julia’s memorial service, Casey is given a sexy, expensive and slightly inappropriate dress by a salesman at the store. Seeking permission to conduct an exorcism, Marcus and Tomas take footage from the Rance home to papal emissaries, only to be met with shocking news that will change Marcus' life forever |
October 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Janus Six months after leaving Chicago, Father Tomas and Marcus Keane's travels lead them to a troubled young woman in rural Montana. On a secluded private island off the coast of Seattle, Andy Kim runs a group home for at-risk foster children, whose lives are disrupted when the state sends a social worker. |
September 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
Safe as Houses Tomas and Marcus attempt to finish Cindy's exorcism and escape the wrath of her family. Rose conducts her inspection of Andy Kim's household. |
October 6, 2017 |
| 3 |
Unclean Marcus and Tomas travel to Seattle where they find a young girl targeted by a force of pure evil. Meanwhile, Father Bennett tracks down a rogue church operative named Mouse who is waging a one-woman crusade against the demonic conspiracy. |
October 13, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2017 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |