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?
Please bring it back I loved this show! With the two priests too
Please have a second season! Season 1 …I was completely faithful every Friday night watching the series! I have it also recorded on my dvr so I can watch again. This is the first time I have watched a show on Fox religiously since party of 5 or 90210. Seriously! It is a good show ….please fox keep the excorcist series going have faith in your writers and let your actors and actress work cause they seem passionate about the series and it showed on season 1. Advertise a little more on it and trust me it will be a… Read more »
I absolutely love this show. I couldn’t watch it at night without somebody here though lol but I couldn’t wait for each week for it to come on. I’ve told a lot of people about the show and they’re currently watching season 1 now. Please please let’s get another season going
I can’t get my wife to watch anything with me on tv but this show had us watching every week together
Our family loves The Exorcist! We are definitely looking forward to season 2. Please don’t cancel!!!
I hope they bring this show back! I noticed it didn’t receive much advertising, that’s probably why the viewing was low. It obviously has the makings of a great show, it could even rival Supernatural, but you have to give it a chance.
My wife and I loved the show. We hope the show continues with the two priest fighting the onslaught of demons.
I absolutely love this show. Watched the whole season and wished it wouldnt have ended. Please dont cancel, dont give up on it. It is a really good show.
Please don’t cancel
I watched this show On Demand had my own marathon of season 1. I hope to see a season 2 or possibly more. It is well written and once I started watching it, I couldn’t think about watching anything else until I had watched all of the episodes.
I watched the whole of season one the exorcist and it was very well made and much better than the original silly film. All the actors were brilliant and it would be a shame not to do a second series.
If you love TRUE horror films that make you actually ” think ” , this is it ! Watched the whole season and wanted more . The trouble is , I think , that it was on FOX . If it were on the Big Three it would have been a huge hit .
I love this show! I wait all week for the next episode. I cannot imagine why ratings are low unless it is a scheduling snafu. Love love love this show!
I thought Season 1 was a smash, there was a story Line and plot that came together at the end of the Season. Tied in with the movie version with a grown up Raegan. The Cast chosen played their parts to the T. I would be thrilled to see a Season 2. Either Way Thank You for Excellent Job with Season 1.
I loved this and always looked forward to watching it sometimes having to record it so I could watch it after work but please do a secound series