The Exorcist (2016)

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Sep 23, 2016
    33
    The young skeptical priest and older exorcist priest will team up to do battle with the devil while Davis looks on wide-eyed, apparently, and this will be dragged out on a weekly basis. Heaven help us.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Ed Gonzalez
    Sep 1, 2016
    25
    Throughout, the series suggests that it’s been market-tested to a place where originality no longer has a place to bloom.
  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Sep 13, 2016
    20
    The amount of story that they try to fit in zaps the narrative of any momentum and strikes out any scene that doesn’t speak directly to an upcoming plot twist or sheer exposition.

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#52 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#89 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 120 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 137
  3. Negative: 11 out of 137
  1. JMoneys
    Oct 4, 2016
    10
    This show is dope! Love it ! I'm pretty hooked after two episodes it's freaking me out at times brings back memories from the movie I mainlyThis show is dope! Love it ! I'm pretty hooked after two episodes it's freaking me out at times brings back memories from the movie I mainly watch it on Hulu I hate commercials so it's perfect the suspense does not go away .… Full Review »
  2. Lollipopfop
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    This is my new favorite show. It is actually fum, thrilling and made for adults. No gaps in the plot, completely serious. No silly campy peaThis is my new favorite show. It is actually fum, thrilling and made for adults. No gaps in the plot, completely serious. No silly campy pea soup. Not dumbed down, or made into a joke like Lucifer. Its tv for smart, serious people. I hope for more.… Full Review »
  3. Bubba1
    Sep 27, 2016
    9
    I absolutely loved it. I thought the acting was fantastic. The special effects were great. Can't wait to see the next episode! It was niceI absolutely loved it. I thought the acting was fantastic. The special effects were great. Can't wait to see the next episode! It was nice seeing Gena Davis again.… Full Review »
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