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.
The ratings are pathetic. This show isn’t getting renewed without a miracle.
On the contrary, if this were a movie, Fox studios would have made >> 200MM on a 9MM budget. Would have beat the original box office collections.
But I also think a change in time slot could help this show’s fate. Scream queens doesn’t even come close to this show.
Fantastic show!! I’m completely addicted. Please don’t cancel!!
I absolutely love this show! The acting and writing are phenomenal. I only watch 4 shows and this is one of them. I look forward to it every week!! Please don’t cancel!!!!!
Love the show. Just a bad time slot. Great storyline.
Please don’t take this show off!!!! The cast & plot are fabulous. Definately want a season 2
Please do not cancel this show it one of my top 3 with lucifer and supernatural.
They should look at the show, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
Buffy had a slow start but became cult and one of the best and most remembered shows on television. Methinks, that there are parrallels with the (2) two shows developement.
Another season definitely! Something out if Hollywood that actually doesn’t overly criticize religion too
Exactly. The show is respectful to faith The priest characters speak well of Christ and Like that….I do.
OmG! Please keep this show on.. don’t cancel it. Ben Daniels is outstanding! Please find another time slot…
O yes shouting out some Ben Daniels love over here too!
I love this show !!! Please give it a chance and don’t cancel it. The storyline is great and the actors are amazing. Can’t wait for nexts episode !!
Love the show.
Great show! Bad time slot for the genre.
Love the show. Great actors and well written scripts. Grade A entertainment.
I LOVE this show. It’s of the best shows in a long time. It’s preety intense and the horror aspect works great. Please don’t cancel this show.
I love this show.Please don’t cancel it.It has such good actors and credibility.
I love this show! It’s one of. My top 3. Please don’t cancel it!