A&E’s new series, Damien, premiered last night. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, series showrunner Glen Mazzara discussed the upcoming season and his plans for the future of the horror drama.
Damien is based off the classic 1976 horror film, The Omen.
When asked about the future of the show, Mazzara said the season one finale will be “very surprising” for viewers:
I have to say I think that finale is one of the best episodes of TV I’ve ever worked on. I’m so excited for people to see it. When you see how everything in season one comes together in that finale in a very surprising way, it’s going to kick ass.”
He added that he does have a “game plan” if the series is renewed for more seasons by A&E:
I do have a game plan and I’m not sure A&E or Fox would want me to say because I don’t want to box them into something. But we do have one and hopefully we’ll get the opportunity to tell that story. There’s a lot of story and what’s fun about writing a psychological thriller like this is that there’s not only twists and turns with the characters but there’s obviously twists and turns with the plot. If we get to tell the full story the audience will be surprised because there’s a lot of unique territory we can go into that hasn’t been told with this type of character before.”
What do you think? Did you watch the series premiere of Damien? Will you watch more?
I can’t wait for this show every week. It (and Lucifer, despite what someone said earlier — can’t compare them really. Lucifer is just good fun!) were my favourite two shoes this winter/spring season. I can’t believe the ratings are so low. How come no one knows about it. I’m going to be so upset if we don’t get a second season. It’s creepy and scary and I can’t wait for more. Please Please RENEW!
Damien was awesome! We watched every episode and will continue to do so in future!
I love the show and like to be renewed
I just got finished watching the season finale of Damien. And it was VERY cool indeed for anyone who hasn’t watched it yet…!!! Despite the low ratings i am REALLY remaining hopeful that it gets a renewal. As there is SO much they can do with a show like this in terms of twists and turns with the plot and characters. And as others have mentioned Lucifer was absolutely horrid and if it gets renewed and this show doesn’t i’ll be VERY upset. This show was definitely a breath of fresh air as others on here have pointed out. That… Read more »
This show and Lucifer were great. I can’t wait for the new seasons to begin.
I love this show and the season finale episode was what I have expected from this show and more! I live for this show, I count the days until every Monday. I am hoping it has many, many seasons. The acting, the characters, is superb. I always loved The Omen. 10 stars!
It sucks that the UK doesn’t get this on our channels. I had to watch it online 🙁 if it got renewed i would definitely by the boxset!!!!!! All my friends like it too 😀 and who doesn’t love Bradley?!?!?!
After the huge disgrace of the Lucifer TV show, Damien is a breath of fresh air! Looove, hope we get to see a season 2!
Love the show hope it stays on for awhile!
I’ve been watching this show since day one. Love, love, love it. It has a great story that picks up after Damien was a child. It has captivated my attention ever since Damien came into focus on the screen. I truly hope o see a 2nd season
And while I’m at it, I feel these prolific writers should look into Rosemary’s Baby. And take that story in the same direction. I do vaguely remember a sequel, but feel these writers would do it justice.
Fabulous, creepy story telling. Great homage to the film, but very creative updating! MORE!!
Loved it,brilliant beyond awesome even,please season 2 and beyond, do not do a firefly on us…production,acting,characters..just awwwww..10
I thought this was brilliant,loved it so far,acting was awesome,characters,cinematography,production,top class, would be gutted if this was axed..aka firefly…
I have enjoyed the series ppl don’t seem to realise that these types of shows need a build up you can’t just go full throttle you need to lure the viewer in get them trying to figure it out and then BAM which I think will be conning in last episode and then next season will be killer excuse the pun
Same here, love the show since the beginning and really hope that we get the chance to see more of it.
I have watched “Damien” from the beginning & I love it! I really hope it comes back for a second season & more. I have always been fascinated with “Damien”, “The omen” & all other shows like them. Please keep the seasons coming.