Damien: Season 1

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A&E | A&EHD-E | Season Premiere Date: March 7, 2016

Starring: Megalyn Echikunwoke, Barbara Hershey, Omid Abtahi

Summary: Originally set at Lifetime, the horror series based on the 1976 movie The Omen, follows the now 30-year-old Damien Thorn (Bradley James), who had little idea about his past before discovering he is the Antichrist.

Creator: Glen Mazzara

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Ave Satani
Air Date: May 9, 2016
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S1:E9. The Devil You Know
Air Date: May 2, 2016
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S1:E8. Here is Wisdom
Air Date: April 25, 2016

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David Wiegand

Mar 3, 2016

The early episodes are the most overly ripe. Eventually, we get used to the bad dialogue and unintentionally funny direction and performances and surrender to the fundamental mystery of who Damien is, not to mention the question of the real identities and purpose of various people around him. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Mar 4, 2016

A&E's Damien joins the franchise, offering spooky and violent moments through its first five episodes, but struggling to find the narrative momentum necessary to work as an ongoing series. Read full review

Rob Lowman

Mar 7, 2016

Not bad if it’s your thing. Read full review

Jeff Korbelik

Mar 7, 2016

Damien is nothing more than cliche, right down to the use of Rottweilers as hellhounds. Read full review

Isaac Feldberg

Mar 7, 2016

That a series centered around the Antichrist is this scare-free, weirdly witless, and dramatically inert comes as a deeply unpleasant surprise. Read full review

Michael Slezak

Apr 6, 2016

Hershey’s commitment to the role is impressive, but it’s not enough to follow Damien into the schlockiest circle of TV hell. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Mar 7, 2016

It is a show in search of the right tone, littered with laughable dialogue and a notable uncertainty of what it’s supposed to be. The horror doesn’t work, the characters aren’t defined and the plot is ludicrous. You’d be better off watching one of the “Omen” sequels. Read full review

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Mrs40

May 13, 2016

Damien is the best show on TV! It has been awhile since I have been captivated by a television show, the dribble they put on these days blows the mind, but this is extremely well acted and produced.

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kissorkill

Apr 15, 2016

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND IGNORE THE REVIEWS OF THE PILOT.

Isn't there fun in leaving the house and getting into the car, not quite knowing where you'll go?! It's like that with Damien. I agree about the lack of horror elements in the pilot, but every other episode is filled with spineDO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND IGNORE THE REVIEWS OF THE PILOT.

Isn't there fun in leaving the house and getting into the car, not quite knowing where you'll go?! It's like that with Damien. I agree about the lack of horror elements in the pilot, but every other episode is filled with spine tingling creepy moments. Oh yeah, there aren't tons and tons and tons of blood, because some people know how to deliver horror on a much higher level. It's also filled with twists and turns, unexpected things you surely haven't seen before. But judging a show/plotline by its pilot makes you miss all the fun. Personally I'm happy to see full character development instead if being confronted with an evil badass guy, not being able to understand his darkness. Episode 6 was absolutely brilliant, giving a lot of insight into Damien and his emotions.… Expand

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Arabiates

Apr 21, 2016

Hope this gets in for another season, Australia loves it! So twisted and scary. No fan of Mister James here but he rocks that role next to Wilson and Hershey

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petrella

Apr 17, 2016

I am glad I kept watching after the first episode, five and six were particular intense and loaded with surprises. The sensitive and realistic approach regarding our soldiers and their struggles with PTSD was really touching and I wish more shows would look at it like this. I didn't thinkI am glad I kept watching after the first episode, five and six were particular intense and loaded with surprises. The sensitive and realistic approach regarding our soldiers and their struggles with PTSD was really touching and I wish more shows would look at it like this. I didn't think the pilot was almost black and white, maybe the person who said this should check their tv screen settings. It was fitting. I agree with the benefit of getting to know the characters instead of having their evil sides pushed upon us. As a big fan of the Omen, I really do appreciate this and hope it gets into another season, one doesn't seem to be enough. Casting Wilson and Hershey was such a good idea, especially since their characters are standing on different sides. Hershey is such a passionate actress, always has been, and she doesn't fail to deliver spine tingling moments and leaves us in sheer wonder of her characters intention. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy Bradley James as the Anti Christ, but to me the story is very authentic. This show makes me excited for Mondays. PS: First time reviewing, I only joined to leave my heads up to this show.… Expand

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firethecanon

Apr 15, 2016

Please do not decide not to watch based on the bad reviews. They are, except for one, based on the PILOT. Judging a show by it's pilot is like judging a book by its cover, since ya'll like deep quotes so much.

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Pericles111972

Nov 22, 2016

most critics are stupid perfectionists who loose the idea of the big picture. which is to have a series (whatever that is - always hope for the best version,remake, etc) of your favorite horror movie now that we discuss about Damien. After so many years, thank God someone took the risk tomost critics are stupid perfectionists who loose the idea of the big picture. which is to have a series (whatever that is - always hope for the best version,remake, etc) of your favorite horror movie now that we discuss about Damien. After so many years, thank God someone took the risk to make a new plot , a new serie based on the old OMEN series. after so many! years, and what? a bunch of critics write some paragraphs of whether Damien lacks of horror atmosphere and blah blah. maybe they should invest their own money and time to make a better version of what they think it should be. In my opinion Damien is a very nice try to bring the old OMEN to the modern era ( an era which is of course full of sarcasm and irony in the every day dialogues ). the evil part is there . i see it! maybe with some more adjustments CGI, dialogues, photography, etc , season 2 would be better , but we have to let it continue. OMEN released 3 movies, so there re many things you can take from there and add them to season 2 episodes. my general point of view is that to make a serie based on a legendary movie is a difficult job but its not impossible because you can adjust it to the present , which sometimes is more horrific . i hope something to change and rethink about making season 2.… Expand

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roinujrino

Mar 8, 2016

What a horrible pilot episode! Lighting so dark it could've been filmed in B/W and you wouldn't know the difference, sullen characters, slow pacing - fell asleep twice trying to watch it

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 7, 2016
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  S1:E10. Ave Satani
  Air Date: May 9, 2016
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  S1:E9. The Devil You Know
  Air Date: May 2, 2016
- tbd
  S1:E8. Here is Wisdom
  Air Date: April 25, 2016
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  S1:E7. Abattoir
  Air Date: April 18, 2016
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  S1:E6. Temptress
  Air Date: April 11, 2016
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  S1:E5. Seven Curses
  Air Date: April 4, 2016
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  S1:E4. The Number of a Man
  Air Date: March 28, 2016
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  S1:E3. The Deliverer
  Air Date: March 21, 2016
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  S1:E2. Second Death
  Air Date: March 14, 2016
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  S1:E1. The Beast Rises
  Air Date: March 7, 2016