Great show, nothing else quite like it at the moment and such a shame that Fox has wielded the axe on a promising asset once again. I think i'll Boycott Fox shows in future to save myself the disappointment when they inevitably axe it.
280 Reviews
Why canceled such a good TV show
danijeljelavich10 June 2018
Nowdays there is plenty options to watch some good TV show but The Exorcist is really in top 10, specially in this genre. Why for god sake and ours :) they canceled the show!?? This is really depressing and not right. :((
Superb Storytelling
contrarymary-5712130 May 2018
The Exorcist is not a reboot of the original movie. It pays homage to it from time to time, but by season 2 it's on its own track. Ben Daniels as Fr Marcus Keane is simply sublime. His performance is a masterclass in acting from beginning to end. Alfonso Herrera grows into his role, just as his character, Fr Tomás Ortega does in his. Season one has Academy Award winner Geena Davis and Alan Ruck. In addition is the truly great performance by young actress Hannah Kasulka and the strong supporting role in Brianne Howey. Each episode slowly reveals the nature of the demonic possession. The demon is played with exquisite perfection by Robert Emmett Lunney. Kurt Egyiawan plays Fr Bennett who is protecting the exorcists from the Church officials. I don't want to say too much. Suffice it to say the entire cast of season one is perfect. The struggle is real.
Season two jumps ahead 6 months with a slow build to reveal the evil. Soon situations come to fruition and Marcus and Ortega find themselves helping a social worker and a foster dad, played beautifully by Li Jun Li and the greatest performance to date by John Cho. Every child actor in this story is perfectly cast. It's as if they're a real foster family. The cinematography in this season and the special effects are remarkable and surprisingly stunning for network television. The music score is perfect. This season surpasses, if possible, season one. The story takes time to build as the expert writers help give great character development, something not often found in horror. There are no cheap jump scares. It's a slow build to perfection.
The Exorcist was canceled by Fox and I think they simply couldn't handle the superb show. It's too good for network television. Hopefully one of the streaming services will pick it up. It is definitely bingeworthy and you're left wanting more, much more. Every aspect of The Exorcist is film worthy. Please watch this truly remarkable series! You won't forget it.
Bring back the Exorcist series!
repingol27 August 2018
Wow this was a extremely entertaining series. I am very disappointed in Fox for cancelling it. Will some other network pick it up? I am sure there is a large following of watchers interested in seeing its return just as I am!
Reasonably entertaining...
tchitouniaram26 March 2021
This Is A Great One!
ksp-5849124 September 2016
Most series don't pilot well. They usually lag out the plot or leave you struggling to follow along. That wasn't the case with The Exorcist. The plot is step-by-step easy to follow, but the show is very forceful--no lag, here. I am VERY impressed with this show.
Horror thrillers that air on television are usually fly-by-night and usually don't fair well among viewers. That wasn't the case with The Exorcist. This is a strong show with a strong plot, and is really well-cast. I had it's reel-you-in hooks and I was at the edge of my seat the whole time. One of my favorite scenes, though not scary, was the dining room scene where Katherine berated her dad's mental capacity, only to be chastised by Father Tomas. I LOVED that scene!
I won't publish any spoilers, even if I had any. I just wanted to post that I think this could potentially be one of the scariest shows on television. I'm a die-hard horror fan, and I can appreciate watching (in my opinion, anyway)one of the best horror remakes I've seen in a long time... And, at 58 y/o, I've seen a lot of horror! It isn't bloody-gory yet, but for me, that could well be part of its appeal.
Personally, I would've rated it a 10, but I noticed only five episodes listed. I hope that isn't so, as the first episode was really intriguing and five episodes do not equal a fulfilling season--it's more a tasteless tease.
KUDOS to everyone involved in the making of this show. It is very well written, cast, directed and produced. This is truly refreshing. My television screen was getting boring.
Horror thrillers that air on television are usually fly-by-night and usually don't fair well among viewers. That wasn't the case with The Exorcist. This is a strong show with a strong plot, and is really well-cast. I had it's reel-you-in hooks and I was at the edge of my seat the whole time. One of my favorite scenes, though not scary, was the dining room scene where Katherine berated her dad's mental capacity, only to be chastised by Father Tomas. I LOVED that scene!
I won't publish any spoilers, even if I had any. I just wanted to post that I think this could potentially be one of the scariest shows on television. I'm a die-hard horror fan, and I can appreciate watching (in my opinion, anyway)one of the best horror remakes I've seen in a long time... And, at 58 y/o, I've seen a lot of horror! It isn't bloody-gory yet, but for me, that could well be part of its appeal.
Personally, I would've rated it a 10, but I noticed only five episodes listed. I hope that isn't so, as the first episode was really intriguing and five episodes do not equal a fulfilling season--it's more a tasteless tease.
KUDOS to everyone involved in the making of this show. It is very well written, cast, directed and produced. This is truly refreshing. My television screen was getting boring.
Not the 1973 classic original still has enough of a story and cast that's with fright, fear and scary!
blanbrn8 October 2016
Like most horror fans and film buffs always loved 1973's "The Exorcist" and saw it many times, so sure I had to check out this new FOX series called the same title, and true it's not like the movie still it has many themes and it's story is a feel good fright of terror and the scenes try to bring terror and fright! Set in Chicago the series involves the typical demonic possessions, and involves the world of spirits and crazy religious happenings and strange cult murders. Most of the plot involves around a young father Tomas(Alfonso Herrera) who rolls into town to try and save a families young daughter who's bedeviled and Geena Davis gives a strong performance as the mother and leader of her family. This series will have you thinking about the world as you see that evil is present and alive and working it's not a masterpiece still it's a Friday night fright and chill thrill.
Because good storytelling is a worthy addiction.
Janine-The-Barefoot27 September 2016
I'm not going to start with comparisons to either the book or the movie. I read the book, watched the film and did that over 40 years ago. Enough has been said about both in prior reviews that it just doesn't seem necessary for me to go over ground that's already been covered be it good or be it bad. So I'll start as I mean to go on and address THIS story in THIS TIME.
Good storytelling is a rare and beautiful thing. Using effects to define your characters instead of characters to be there while you show off the effects is becoming as rare as really good storytelling. So letting a plot play itself out in it's own time instead of at a breakneck pace designed to please horror/action fans who want action and gore to define a story instead of characters and the events that have shaped them is becoming equally rare. As the implosion of Penny Dreadful made many of us aware, good storytelling, incredible characters & actors, beautiful sets and costumes, combined with action in service of the story still wasn't enough to save it from destruction. One that many of us are still hurting over.
So now we have Fox's The Exorcist... and after only one episode (which is all it took me for PD by the way) I know enough to be willing to commit myself to whatever amount of time has been given to this series in it's freshman season. Because, for me, the bottom line is that it's a really good example of good storytelling and it's nice to come back to worthy TV after running off to the solace of my bookshelves after the great debacle that was S/3 of PD.
I like the priests. I like that we're seeing signs that their backstories are going to be more fleshed out. I was appreciative of the nod made to the movie out of what was clearly respect and I especially like that the family involved is both diverse and will also have stories of their own to tell. So, in short, it already appears to me that The Exorcist plans to be an actual STORY; played out over a season and that it takes itself, it's characters and it's audience seriously.
Right now, that's more than enough for me. In point of fact, it's enough to guarantee that I'm going to be there throughout it's freshman season hoping against hope that it too has started as it means to go on.
Good storytelling is a rare and beautiful thing. Using effects to define your characters instead of characters to be there while you show off the effects is becoming as rare as really good storytelling. So letting a plot play itself out in it's own time instead of at a breakneck pace designed to please horror/action fans who want action and gore to define a story instead of characters and the events that have shaped them is becoming equally rare. As the implosion of Penny Dreadful made many of us aware, good storytelling, incredible characters & actors, beautiful sets and costumes, combined with action in service of the story still wasn't enough to save it from destruction. One that many of us are still hurting over.
So now we have Fox's The Exorcist... and after only one episode (which is all it took me for PD by the way) I know enough to be willing to commit myself to whatever amount of time has been given to this series in it's freshman season. Because, for me, the bottom line is that it's a really good example of good storytelling and it's nice to come back to worthy TV after running off to the solace of my bookshelves after the great debacle that was S/3 of PD.
I like the priests. I like that we're seeing signs that their backstories are going to be more fleshed out. I was appreciative of the nod made to the movie out of what was clearly respect and I especially like that the family involved is both diverse and will also have stories of their own to tell. So, in short, it already appears to me that The Exorcist plans to be an actual STORY; played out over a season and that it takes itself, it's characters and it's audience seriously.
Right now, that's more than enough for me. In point of fact, it's enough to guarantee that I'm going to be there throughout it's freshman season hoping against hope that it too has started as it means to go on.
Incredibly overrated
LiddleBethyChicago12 November 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Has anyone who rated this series so highly ever watched The Exorcist movie? The movie had everything--a phenomenal script, incredible performances, superb cinematography and outstanding direction. The series has none of that. I have continued to watch hoping at least one aspect would improve, but nothing does. The best of the lot, as far as acting goes, is Ben Daniels, but even he can't do much with lame dialogue. So happy that Ellen Burstyn said no or wasn't available to play Angela/Regan's mother--I wouldn't want her to be associated in anyway with this project--her original performance was Oscar nominated. This series needs to be exorcised.
So much potential. Unfortunate. CSI Cyber for Demons. Sad
elliott-8961618 January 2017
I have been a horror buff for 20 years, and was really excited when I saw this series start. It starts off with so much potential, and then... all of a sudden... we have over the top fake Hollywood sound effects (monsters growling and screaming out of a mouth which is hardly moving and sound effects ripped straight out of a video game) and situations which are so stupid that you fall out of the mood, and then the fake Hollywood acting kicks in. Sad.
The original exorcist was scary... it felt real. Not only did it feel real, it scared the crap out of you. What I find scary in movies is situations which are so realistic that they terrify you. This series reminds me of CSI Cyber for Demons. In my opinion, it is a piece of garbage and feels like someone trying to cash in on a popular franchise.
The original exorcist was scary... it felt real. Not only did it feel real, it scared the crap out of you. What I find scary in movies is situations which are so realistic that they terrify you. This series reminds me of CSI Cyber for Demons. In my opinion, it is a piece of garbage and feels like someone trying to cash in on a popular franchise.
Awesome series!
rwfanj15 October 2016
This is a GRITTY and teeth clenching series that will make you think and feel that terror inside. Better than the latest big screen prequels BY FAR...and it doesn't shy away from incredible religious aspects that make some uncomfortable...yet doesn't promote religion. It is not shy about wryly criticizing the politics within the church while focusing on the good individual men, women, priests, nuns, etc who aren't afraid to defy said church (under threat of serious personal and spiritual consequence). I think it frames the truth of demonic possession along with everyday lives of normal people fairly well. Call it science fiction, horror or whatever you want....the show is certainly not afraid to push the boundaries of individual, societal and religious beliefs while providing an incredibly complex story line that is as good as any suspense thriller! Just one thing FOX Network....move the show to a better night than Friday!
Keep your crucifix handy
rushail1525 September 2016
When they remake a movie it generally sucks, even more so when they try to televise probably the most loved horror movie of all time. Fox finally got it right, I'm a huge fan of horror and have seen pretty much every single title that has anything remotely scary in it. Special mentions to the original exorcist, the exorcism of Emily rose and the conjuring the unholy trinity of horror movies in my book.
Just like the Omen which has now been made into a series i was worried for the exorcist but I was pleasantly surprised. The casting is excellent the conflicted priest, the exorcist whose having a crisis of faith. I won't give away the twist but it is quite entertaining.
They haven't let us down so far in my opinion the pilot gives you just enough to make you definitely come back for another episode and hey what more can you ask for from a pilot, i enjoyed it so much it became my first ever review on IMDb.
Just like the Omen which has now been made into a series i was worried for the exorcist but I was pleasantly surprised. The casting is excellent the conflicted priest, the exorcist whose having a crisis of faith. I won't give away the twist but it is quite entertaining.
They haven't let us down so far in my opinion the pilot gives you just enough to make you definitely come back for another episode and hey what more can you ask for from a pilot, i enjoyed it so much it became my first ever review on IMDb.
Why cancel it???
crankaintdead7 October 2018
Are we watching the same show?
allweinz25 May 2020
I'm only a little over halfway through the first season but I have to disagree with almost all of the reviews here; Although interesting and entertaining, It's just not of the quality I was expecting. The writing and dialogue lacks subtlety. The pacing is ok but the show is not particularly scary. There are some genuinely creepy and horrific moments mostly coming from the over-arching story which I appreciate. Most of the main actors are acting with a capital "A" (just saw that phrase in a review for something else so I have to use it). Although, I have to give praise to Ben Daniels as Fr. Marcus (see what I did there?) who gives one of the only believable performances out of the main cast. Could be a directing issue too, idk. I actually had to stop watching for a minute so I could put these thoughts down, because the character of Fr. Tomás was bothering me that much. There is some very noticeable CGI, but the makeup and some of the special effects are pretty good. I guess I'm invested so I'll keep watching. I also want to add that as a Chicago actor I do appreciate the detail and all the hard work that goes into making a scripted show. It's still art and it's subjective for the most part. I just don't think the 8.1 rating is accurate.
A pleasant surprise in the form of a compelling story and its breakout star
matthewdgabriel24 September 2016
This new FOX entry to Fall 2016's television lineup makes a great companion to FX's "American Horror Story." As a lifelong fan of the original 1973 classic, I fully expected to be disappointed by this offering. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the 9/23/16 pilot episode. While it's great to see Geena Davis back on TV, the two main reasons I highly recommend this series are (1) a compelling story, especially for horror fans and believers in the supernatural -- including a clever twist in the first episode which I will not spoil, and (2) the affable lead actor, Alfonso Herrera, a Mexican telenovela star who shines in this major network English-speaking breakout role. Herrera portrays Father Tomas with such authentic emotion, he proves that he's got genuine acting chops to accompany his smoldering good looks.
Pretty solid horror TV show..... only the first season!
AvionPrince1618 August 2021
I started This TV show with nothing in mind, i just wanted to have some horrific TV show to see and to get thrilled and scared. So that s why i started this one but i didnt know that i will love this TV Show, i mean only the first season, the second is not as good as the first but still enjoyable to see. So the Exorcist have some pretty good horrific scene, with a scary visual, i found it very entertaining. I enjoyed all the episodes. They have also an parallel plot with other character. I was clearly not expected this kind of horror from a TV Show. I enjoyed it and i recommend it for sure!
So I watched the first episode...
ledgerheath24 September 2016
UPDATE: I've watched three episodes now and my reaction is exactly the same as it was after watching the premiere, great show.
Also, for people worried about IMDb listing only 6 episodes in the show, worry not! Hannah Kasulka (the excellent actress who plays Casey Rance in the show) has told me that they are filming ten episodes for the first season! :D
Original review follows:
OK, so let me start off by saying I'm a huge The Exorcist (1973) fan, and think that it is the best horror movie ever made. Similarly, I also liked The Conjuring 1 and 2, Insidious 1 and 2, The Ring, The Babadook, and The Thing (1982). Talking about TV shows that are usually categorized as horror, I also enjoy The Walking Dead. American Horror Story is meh-ish but Season 1-2 were pretty good. Lastly, Supernatural isn't exactly horror nowadays, but I still enjoy watching it.
I think it's important that you know about my taste in horror, so you can judge and weigh my review. I started watching this episode with a skeptical mind, knowing how this reboot of a TV series of my favorite horror movie could go horribly wrong, likely many other remakes and reboots out there.
So, the episode started off as you might have expected, hints of horror and tension, but nothing really to make you jump out of your seat. However, after around 10-15 minutes, it started to become really interesting. There were scenes of genuine suspense, and no, I'm not talking about strange noises (which are pretty standard in all horror movies), but actually a few attempts at exorcism.
This is where the show really started to shine for me, the special effects used were decent, though I would appreciate a little less close-ups to the face and shaking cameras in future episodes. But generally, it was overall pretty good and reminded me a lot of the movie and the book (yes, I've read it) it's based on. I also liked the references sneaked in (especially the one in the article, and right at the end).
Acting was spot-on. I have seen Ben Daniels in House of Cards, and Geena Davis in Stuart Little, but the rest of the cast were generally unknown to me. That said, all of them really surprised me with excellent acting, especially Alfonso Herrera, Hannah Kasulka, and Brianne Howie. These characters actually felt relate-able and not the usual nincompoops we see in horror movies. I liked how the characters immediately consulted specialists instead of dragging the thing out for two or three episodes.
As this is a spoiler-free review, I'm not going to go into the details, but if I had to rate the following out of 10, this is how I would do it:
Story: 9 ||||| Cast / Acting: 9.5 ||||| Dialog: 8.5 ||||| Horror: 8.5 ||||| Direction / Effects etc: 8.5 ||||| Originality: 9.5
The only thing I found slightly lacking was the amount of horror in it. Sure, there were legit scenes of terror, but I'd really like to see the show go beyond and scare the hell out of me like The Exorcist did. (I couldn't sleep the entire night after I watched that movie almost four years ago, when I was 16).
All in all, if you're bored of the current "horror" shows which are kind of failing at horror *cough* AHS *cough* Supernatural *cough*, this is looking like the show to go to. That said, this is just my reaction after watching one episode, and I could be wrong. However, the preview for the next episode looked really awesome and I really think that this show is going to be great, must watch! ;)
P.S: Also, watch out for that twist at the end of the episode, pretty great! ;)
Also, for people worried about IMDb listing only 6 episodes in the show, worry not! Hannah Kasulka (the excellent actress who plays Casey Rance in the show) has told me that they are filming ten episodes for the first season! :D
Original review follows:
OK, so let me start off by saying I'm a huge The Exorcist (1973) fan, and think that it is the best horror movie ever made. Similarly, I also liked The Conjuring 1 and 2, Insidious 1 and 2, The Ring, The Babadook, and The Thing (1982). Talking about TV shows that are usually categorized as horror, I also enjoy The Walking Dead. American Horror Story is meh-ish but Season 1-2 were pretty good. Lastly, Supernatural isn't exactly horror nowadays, but I still enjoy watching it.
I think it's important that you know about my taste in horror, so you can judge and weigh my review. I started watching this episode with a skeptical mind, knowing how this reboot of a TV series of my favorite horror movie could go horribly wrong, likely many other remakes and reboots out there.
So, the episode started off as you might have expected, hints of horror and tension, but nothing really to make you jump out of your seat. However, after around 10-15 minutes, it started to become really interesting. There were scenes of genuine suspense, and no, I'm not talking about strange noises (which are pretty standard in all horror movies), but actually a few attempts at exorcism.
This is where the show really started to shine for me, the special effects used were decent, though I would appreciate a little less close-ups to the face and shaking cameras in future episodes. But generally, it was overall pretty good and reminded me a lot of the movie and the book (yes, I've read it) it's based on. I also liked the references sneaked in (especially the one in the article, and right at the end).
Acting was spot-on. I have seen Ben Daniels in House of Cards, and Geena Davis in Stuart Little, but the rest of the cast were generally unknown to me. That said, all of them really surprised me with excellent acting, especially Alfonso Herrera, Hannah Kasulka, and Brianne Howie. These characters actually felt relate-able and not the usual nincompoops we see in horror movies. I liked how the characters immediately consulted specialists instead of dragging the thing out for two or three episodes.
As this is a spoiler-free review, I'm not going to go into the details, but if I had to rate the following out of 10, this is how I would do it:
Story: 9 ||||| Cast / Acting: 9.5 ||||| Dialog: 8.5 ||||| Horror: 8.5 ||||| Direction / Effects etc: 8.5 ||||| Originality: 9.5
The only thing I found slightly lacking was the amount of horror in it. Sure, there were legit scenes of terror, but I'd really like to see the show go beyond and scare the hell out of me like The Exorcist did. (I couldn't sleep the entire night after I watched that movie almost four years ago, when I was 16).
All in all, if you're bored of the current "horror" shows which are kind of failing at horror *cough* AHS *cough* Supernatural *cough*, this is looking like the show to go to. That said, this is just my reaction after watching one episode, and I could be wrong. However, the preview for the next episode looked really awesome and I really think that this show is going to be great, must watch! ;)
P.S: Also, watch out for that twist at the end of the episode, pretty great! ;)
Pretty surprising even if the season 2 disapointed me a little bit
AvionPrince165 December 2021
I was pretty surprised of the tv show. The season 1 is pretty good: scary moments, funny sometimes, interesting characters, some believable exorcist scenes and have a lot revelations and surprises trough all the episodes. I recommend even if the season 2 was a litttle bit disappointed and dont resonate as the first season 1 but still pleasant to watch. I recommend.
This is no "The Exorcist"
erimerdi11 December 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I have to admit that the first episode was really promising. I was expecting a very detailed and modern story of the stages of possession with all it's phycological effects on the victim and on the loved ones in a way a 2 hrs original movie can not offer. I also was expecting all the classical horror elements of the original movie and as the story goes on of course the tense exorcism scenes. Afterall this was I think a very good opportunity for to create a horror masterpiece which turned into a real joke! If we look into the story and the characters the old mean vengeful demon Pazuzu once again targets his old victim's family and possessed Cacy Rance who happened to be one of the daughter of Angela Rance, the mother, who was actually Regan Mcneil that forced to change her name due to the public attention after her possession case. Father Tomas Ortega is very much like Father Karras, he even looks like him, of the original movie but he has problems with his adultery commitment. Experienced Father Marcus Keane who is the closest thing to Father Merrin but he is more like a special ops soldier of Vatican who exorcise the demons with sheer force, guns and beating rather than pure faith. Chris Mcneil shows up in the middle of the night just like Father Merrin did in the original movie and quite frankly has nothing to contribute much other than her name and revealing the true name of Angela Rance. The father of the Rance family, Henry Rance is recovering from a brain damage and nothing more than a side character just like the other daughter of the house Kat Rance.
As the show goes instead of focusing on the victim and her family the show starts to shift and focuses on Demon Pazuzu's mean plans of destroying the church by assassinating Pope in NY not to mention that now Pazuzu has his army of catholic priests and very powerful friends in high places like chief police officer of NY who worship Satan and assassinate the key figures to make the plan work! Man If I were Pazuzu I would directly possess the president of United States why bother with the low ranking officials? We should expect some limited supernatural powers from the demon like cracking the ceiling, moving the furnitures around, shaking the room etc. but come on in this version of the exorcist, Pazuzu keeps possessing and killing dozens of people with just a single mean look, exploding ambulances and killing nuns in really gory ways like a bad unholy superman!!
All of these make the show really cheesy and nothing like the original movie. If you love pop culture horror flicks like Supernatural or The Originals you may love this show as in that category it is not a bad show but if you expect a masterpiece like "the Exorcist - the creepiest horror movie of all time" it will disappoint you in big ways. Just keep watching the original The Exorcist on every Halloween eve and do yourselves a big favor by staying away from this show. It is a shame to use "the Exorcist" title for this one.
As the show goes instead of focusing on the victim and her family the show starts to shift and focuses on Demon Pazuzu's mean plans of destroying the church by assassinating Pope in NY not to mention that now Pazuzu has his army of catholic priests and very powerful friends in high places like chief police officer of NY who worship Satan and assassinate the key figures to make the plan work! Man If I were Pazuzu I would directly possess the president of United States why bother with the low ranking officials? We should expect some limited supernatural powers from the demon like cracking the ceiling, moving the furnitures around, shaking the room etc. but come on in this version of the exorcist, Pazuzu keeps possessing and killing dozens of people with just a single mean look, exploding ambulances and killing nuns in really gory ways like a bad unholy superman!!
All of these make the show really cheesy and nothing like the original movie. If you love pop culture horror flicks like Supernatural or The Originals you may love this show as in that category it is not a bad show but if you expect a masterpiece like "the Exorcist - the creepiest horror movie of all time" it will disappoint you in big ways. Just keep watching the original The Exorcist on every Halloween eve and do yourselves a big favor by staying away from this show. It is a shame to use "the Exorcist" title for this one.
PLEASE BRING IT BACK
aucottjohn23 June 2021
This is my 3rd time watching this series and it still pains me to this day knowing there's no more being made after so long.
So much thought and effort has gone into this series it's such a travesty to let it fizzle out to nothing.
So much thought and effort has gone into this series it's such a travesty to let it fizzle out to nothing.
Two Enthusiastic "Thumbs Up" for First Episode
smoothsoul-8120624 September 2016
I agree with anyone who believes the Exorcist is the scariest movie ever. In fact, I think it's the scariest by far. The TV show wasn't as scary, but it was creepy enough...for TV. I watched it alone, and that is something I cannot say for the original (even though I've seen it many times.
It was actually a lot better than I dared hope. It was well filmed, smart, stylish, and compelling. It has some great actors playing characters who appear to have at least some layers of depth to be unraveled in the coming weeks. It was good to see Geena Davis. That was a nice surprise. The casting overall seems well thought out, and it works for me.
There's only been one episode at this point, but it was pretty, pretty good (to borrow the Larry David phrase). I've got my fingers crossed that the show can maintain its current level of intrigue.
I may be overstepping a bit, but it has the POTENTIAL to measure up to American Horror Story (season 2) and maybe even...Penny Dreadful (season 2).
We'll soon find out.
It was actually a lot better than I dared hope. It was well filmed, smart, stylish, and compelling. It has some great actors playing characters who appear to have at least some layers of depth to be unraveled in the coming weeks. It was good to see Geena Davis. That was a nice surprise. The casting overall seems well thought out, and it works for me.
There's only been one episode at this point, but it was pretty, pretty good (to borrow the Larry David phrase). I've got my fingers crossed that the show can maintain its current level of intrigue.
I may be overstepping a bit, but it has the POTENTIAL to measure up to American Horror Story (season 2) and maybe even...Penny Dreadful (season 2).
We'll soon find out.
Decent first episode
rstonesfan23 September 2016
Strong characters. Going to see how the two main priests interact and relate. Thoroughly did keep me from not changing the channel and wanting to see what happens next. Not going to compare it to the original. There is no point in going there, just keeping an open mind. Not going to bash anything. Believable story line. Interested enough to continue watching next week. Pretty sure there are going to be many more twists. Better than most of the crap on television nowadays. Its about time they had a decent thriller/suspense TV show. Hoping this show continues. Surprised it is on at 9pm around here and not 10pm for content and concept. If I had children under the age of 10 I would not let them watch it as they sure would have nightmares. Just say-in. Then again if my parents would not have allowed me, heck I would have anyways, then not slept !!
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