What’s next for The Exorcist? Recently, creator Jeremy Slater spoke with Variety about the future of the FOX TV series.
Based on the classic horror film, the drama follows two priests who team together to solve a terrifying case of demonic possession. The cast includes Ben Daniels, Alfonso Herrera, Kurt Egyiawan, Geena Davis, Alan Ruck, Brianne Howey, and Hannah Kasulka.
In the interview, Slater said he has plans for more seasons:
The idea of doing a serialized show where every single year is just another possession and next season, we’re moving one block down and a different family is having this happen to them — your eyes would glaze over so fast. I don’t know how to write that show and I don’t know who would want to watch that show. In this first year we’re giving the audience something recognizable and relatable, but hopefully by the time a few episodes have gone by, you’ll start to understand how we’re creating an engine that can run for several years.”
He revealed that he plans on having characters return for a possible second season:
It could be. The goal is not to tell an anthology story, because I don’t think this is “American Horror Story.” The characters who survive this first season and still have story left to tell, you will absolutely see them again going into Season 2. I think our two priests, Marcus and Tomas, are probably going to be the spine of the show going forward. But the idea is to aggressively tell a new story every single season.”
FOX has not announced whether The Exorcist will have a second season or not. However, the outlook is dim. So far, season one has earned an average rating of .74 in the 18-49 demo and 2.125 million viewers.
What do you think? Are you watching The Exorcist?
Very good first season. But already I see some more stories that could come out, but will Fox care to try? I doubt it. The ratings were really bad.
LOVED The Exorcist, looked forward to watching it every week. That and Salem. Would really like to see more seasons. It’s nice to have a free show worth watching. If no more seasons will boycott Any of the other channels affiliated to Fox. For once let the 2 million watchers have something to watch. For those who didn’t view, you don’t know what you missed.
I loved the frist season very good and hope there is another please do another
Amazing show , great actors and intense to watch , we love iT , please renew this masterpiece for a new season !!! We will watch surely
I love this new series, I find it to be one out of 2 series running that have started for 2016. I would be beyond upset if this show would be cancelled and probably finding myself permanently leaving from Fox, ABC, NBC, CW, etc. I am one of the 1st fans to American Horror Story but however this series has ran flat with finding a disappointed year for 2016. Other than The Excorist, I enjoy Salem & Outcast. This is the 1st show in a very long time on basic free channels that I am excited to watch each week
I absolutely LOVED this show! Please make another season!
This show absolutely deserves another season. Took a few episodes to realize I was seeing Regan all grown up with a family of her own. This story was long overdue. I saw The Exorsist in a movie theater when I was a teenager — now I’m in my 50’s !! Sharon Gless was an amazing surprise playing Regan’s present day Mom. I’m ready to see what’s next
Definitely hoping for a second season!
Enjoying the show very much. Hope to see a second season and see where it goes. Great realism and good actors. Give it a chance for a second season ! thanks to all voting to keep it alive another season.
Please keep this show alive for season two ! I LOVE it … an AWSOME show .. I did not watch the original movie but love the show
I am enjoying this show and so hope we will see season 2 !! Please bring it back one of the FEW shows I do watch !
I watch little TV, but I watched this on on demand over 2 days. Fox please give this show a shot at season2
I absolutely LOVED it! Great show. Fabulous actors. There is so much more you can do! Please give us more!
Hope they continue to next season! Huge fan of the original movie, this gave it a fresh new look and perspective. Would love to see a new story involving different characters.
I hope they do have a second season, this first one was great!!