The Exorcist

In a modern reimagining of a legendary nightmare, two priests from opposite ends of the world face a crisis that shakes a quiet family. Father Tomas Ortega and Father Marcus Brennan join forces to examine a possession that resists easy explanations, testing both their faith and their methods. As they investigate, personal histories surface and moral choices come into sharper relief, blurring the line between sacred duty and human vulnerability. The case unfolds with a steady mix of mystery and drama, focusing on character, belief, and the stubborn endurance of a family under siege.

The Exorcist is a 2016 Fox TV series created by Jeremy Slater drawing on William Peter Blatty's novel and the 1973 film, featuring a cast led by Alfonso Herrera and Ben Daniels as two priests confronting a disturbing possession.

Beyond its scares, the show contributed to the Exorcist legacy by re framing demonic possession for a modern audience. It leaned into atmosphere and character driven suspense, prompting conversations about faith, doubt, and resilience in families facing unseen threats.

Critics were mixed but tuned in, with praise for the performances of Tomas Ortega and Marcus Brennan and the tense mood, while some felt the pacing lagged at times. Central themes include the tug of faith against doubt, the weight of duty, and how fear affects ordinary life.