While some cable channels have found great ratings success with horror shows, the broadcast networks have often struggled with the genre. How will FOX do with The Exorcist? Will it be a hit or a flop? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
Based on the 1973 feature film, The Exorcist follows two very different priests. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) is progressive, ambitious and compassionate. Meanwhile, Father Marcus Keane (Ben Daniels) is relentless, abrasive and utterly consumed by his mission. Together, they tackle a family’s case of a horrifying demonic possession. The series also stars Kurt Egyiawan, Geena Davis, Alan Ruck, Brianne Howey, and Hannah Kasulka.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like The Exorcist TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season on FOX?
5/12/17 update: FOX has renewed The Exorcist TV show for a second season. Details here.
Greatly written show with good acting. Much suspense, but needs better time slot.
great, keep it, don’t cancel like dominion and firefly and stargate universe…
Great show. Horrible time slot.
Give this show a chance. I love it. Just need to move it from Friday
This show is a victim of its time slot. It’s original and a genre of horror that TV is missing. Throw it on the same night as Lucifer and have people get their mix of campy demons and serious content. Fox is always looking for a new XFiles on Friday night. TV viewership is different from the 90s and unless you throw teeny bopper horror in that Friday night slot (Grimm, Scream Queens, Supernatural, etc.) you aren’t going to get people tuning in live for ratings. Ben Daniels’ Marcus is knocking this out of the park. Find this show a… Read more »
One of the most brilliantly written and acted tv series I’ve seen in a long time. Well done, Fox!
Really enjoying it. Last episode was the best so far. Too soon to cancel.
I love this series….it is great please do not cancel it. I look forward to watching every week….
I love it!!!! Maybe move to another day of the week thou. Fridays are tough!!! Please don’t cancel. Only reason I tune in to Fox!
This is one of my favorite shows on TV. The writing is brilliant and the actors are fantastic. I also think it is a victim of its time slot and a show based on a movie, which is a cult classic…peoplentend to look down on such shows and think they will be nothing. Their opinions are made before the show even starts…which is a shame and I really hope this goes on and does well, it deserves to.
Yep, i liken “The Exorcist” to the hurdles that
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” had to jump.
Love this series.. especially because it is tied very closely to the original movies. I was sad when Damian was cancelled. This show is very well produced and directed and can go in so many directions. There is not enough good quality horror shows on TV. However I agree Friday night airing is a handicap to get the ratings. It should be a Sunday night or even Mon/Tue. I am fortunate that I have a DVR to record it to watch it when I get home from work but I look forward to it every week. PLEASE RENEW
I dont get fox channel on my tv then also i am watching this show by downloading it from torrent….. I am just a big fan of this show and i beg plz dont cancel this show… I just love this show very much
I like the show a lot. There is some inconsistencies with the shows understanding of Catholic theology but it’s still a great show. I hope it gets picked up for a second season.
It is awesome. Friday nights are though. I think is having decent ratings. Keep it FOX!
Please don’t cancel. Love the show
LOVE IT – DON’T CANCEL!!