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?
My husband and I have GREATLY ENJOYEd the show.Its one of the best on tv.Love scary shows. I am hoping we get to see the last 2 episodes from this season one.PLEASE DON’T CANCEL!!!
This series a great look inside what happened after the movie. I found it frighteningly interesting and the way the season ended left a lot of doors opened.
I am really enjoying the TV series I look forward to it every Friday night I really hoping that fox won’t cancel it it’s been a great Friday night tv series
I love this show and we look forward to seeing it every Friday!
Hoping it doesn’t get cancelled.
Oh I loved the show ! I hope it returns for a second season. Very scary show ! Love it…
FOX: Please, please, please do not cancel this show! It is the best new series !!! Look forward to it every week! Know many people who also watch and don’t want it canceled either! The story is getting better & better with each episode. I really would love to see where it can go! Soo many possibilities!
This show is great I love it got to keep it going
My peeps in my horror club on fb also love it they number way over 50000
I am loving this..!! Sick of crime dramas, nothing like a demonic soap! Mr howdy is back in Reagen. Ye ha! I wish mom would just come back from the deAd tho.. maybe she’s possessed, that would be a fun story. I do hope the series continues it gives me something to look forward to
I just picked up this show at episode 8; I love, love, love it. I think it has real potential to pick up the genre it is shooting for. However 18-49 is a huge range and perhaps the season dropped off due to the progressive moral standard regarding the priest and intercourse. I thought it was well done showing and reminding us of how we as humans compromise ourselves in this way but I feel this lost on many Christians; especially Catholics.
I guess I was just looking at the entertainment value of the whole thing .we all know the church and churches have their issues, and these have been there all along.
I certainly hope Fox does not cancel this show. They must consider those, like me, who choose to watch it on HULU. However, if it is cancelled HULU or Netflix should pick it up and continue with additional seasons.
Renew to see the devil as a cross between everything we fear and a jealous spoiled older child is brilliant and true. Look no one is Max Van Sydow but bravo to the show
Renew. One of the best new shows. Even my husband likes it. He doesn’t usually watch shows on regular channels.
Renew it was slow at first but I got real good
Good series would like to see more. CAN’T end it the way it ended last season ….after all good does triumph over evil
RENEW! My whole family loves it!