The Exorcist (2016)

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
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
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  1. AxeT
    Oct 11, 2016
    6
    Adult, well made, well acted, elegant looking remake (based on the novel) which goes much further in scope than the classic film and unfortunately also the ludicrous. What do you want from a TV show with this title?
  2. caissa
    Oct 3, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In fact, I saw the second part of first season. The movie is oriented to the previous direction which old versions of exorcism/devil stories passed through it!… Expand
  3. Magnum87
    Dec 20, 2016
    6
    Just finished watching the season finale of "The Exorcist". I'll admit I'm a huge fan of the movie and therefore partially biased. For the most part, I really enjoyed this series. I seemed to always want to see the next episode. Sad that there were only 10. I think this show has tons of potential. It does need to get better in season 2 (if there is a season 2). I think it needs a littleJust finished watching the season finale of "The Exorcist". I'll admit I'm a huge fan of the movie and therefore partially biased. For the most part, I really enjoyed this series. I seemed to always want to see the next episode. Sad that there were only 10. I think this show has tons of potential. It does need to get better in season 2 (if there is a season 2). I think it needs a little more suspense and possibly some surprise factors thrown in in order for me to rate this series higher. For now, it's a descent watch.... not a must watch. However, it has the potential to be a must watch in the future, if done right.… Expand

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#52 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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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
  1. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Sep 26, 2016
    80
    Judging by the first episode, The Exorcist works as both a tribute to the original as well as on its own terms. There is something of a family drama inside the scares, which gives the idea of making a series out of it more staying power.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    If you're the kind of person who likes scary shows and mythology, it might be fair to give The Exorcist a chance for a few episodes to see what it has planned. Both Daniels and Herrera are charismatic, and if the writers can make the God vs. the devil face-off grow beyond the Rance household, there might be a show here that's worth a few scares.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Sep 26, 2016
    67
    Though the first hour dutifully pays homage to the scariest movie of all time--especially in its studiously lit opening moments--and even branches out with key changes meant to elongate the story, the pilot fails to pay off in one major way: It’s not very scary.
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