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?
Great show hope to watch season 2
Please don’t cancel this show! We find it very intriguing, think it has a great cast, and think it is well written and directed…
This show is so good. It is so well written and scripted. It gets better and better after every episode.
Do not cancel this show, it has such a great storyline. Maybe if they advertised it more they would have more viewers. No one I know has even heard of the show.
please please please renew the show for a second season get rid of some of that other dead weight that you’ve got there don’t squander this excellent cast and superlative writing!
I love the show. It is smart and scary.
It’s a great show…a good horror show that’s NOT zombies…awesome!!! Please please do not cancel it!!! :/
The Exorcist is the show I look forward to watching each week! I have friends who also watch and they are in love with the show. Great acting, plot and each episode provides great television. Please do not cancel this show!
I agree with Teena Franks this is an awesome show. Get rid of all the other crap on TV and keep the Exorcist!
The thought of such a well written perfectly casted show being canceled after only one season makes me sick. With as much third rate crud on television these days and you want to get rid of one of your shining stars? What sense does that make? Perhaps you should consider getting rid of the genius that chose that death time slot. Think about it. The Exorcist is chock full of first rate talent and it’s thrown beneath the Friday night bus wheels when most folks are out doing a little something different after a long hard work week besides watching… Read more »
I think the show is far better than even the original, the last scene of the finale was amazing and had me shocked. If fox canceled this I’m done with the network. Why start a brand new show on Friday at 8 when half of America is out makes no sense. If it was on Sunday at 8 I bet they could have built it up to an incredible outcome. Clearly which ever moron that decided what time and day to put it on should be fired
I look forward to The Exorcist. I think the story is awesome. I’m looking forward to see what happens with the story line with The Pope as well as the Rance family. Maybe it’s the time slot? I’ll really miss this show if it doesn’t come back next season.
Thank you,
Maria
This show just has to be renewed for a season 2 and so on. First Constantine got canceled. Can’t handle an awesome show like this to not go on. Very well written and amazing cast!
There is no way this can be canceled after one season. Marcus and Tomas can carry this thing for a long, long time. It isn’t about “a girl who was possessed.” It’s about two priests and their constant mission. Evil never dies, and neither should this show.
Please keep the show!!!! It’s terrific!
The exorcist on Fox is a great show. It’s not the usual horror show. I hope & pray that Fox renews the show for a second season.