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?
I don’t understand why all the horror fans out there don’t seem to know about this show. It’s great! So creepy that a couple of my friends only watch it in the daylight!! Great story, fabulous actors, terrific special effects that seem so real. I agree – all the networks are worried about the 18-49 group, and where are most of the younger people on Friday nights?? Not at home watching tv. What about putting this on the same night as Lucifer. Yes, Lucifer is not really scary. Maybe the same night as Scream Queens…… I just hope that Fox… Read more »
Who is the genius that selected Friday at 9 pm to air a show like exorcist that targets the 18-49 demographic?! This age group is either out partying at 9 or getting ready to go out! And even granny doing her knitting is in bed by 9, if she’d even tear herself away from the Bible to watch this type of show. Cancel the head of programming instead and keep this great show!
I realize ratings have not been good this first season. But with everything going on right now I think it resulted in the shaky start. I really enjoy the show, especially the last few episodes and hope it gets a reprieve for season 2. Maybe Friday evening isn’t the best time slot for the target audience. People are typically going out and not watching tv at 9pm
My favorite shows are American horror story and Game of thrones. If they were all on at the same time it would be very hard to pick. I love exorcist! My Husband and 2 of his sisters have a little “watching parties”.
The show is really great , it has the darkness needed for a horror show and the plot is also awesome. But the thing is that it is underrated , its not getting the required attention and rating it needs . May due to poor advertising. But this is a show that definitly deserves a second season.
I think the show is great and not getting the recognition it deserves. Maybe due to poor advertising or lack of. Also premiering on Friday night isn’t going to attract the audience it deserves because most people are not glued to TV on Friday night or have favorite premiering shows. Gena Davis is great as well as the entire cast. I really hope they rework this show so more people know about it.
This is a great show. Please give it one more season. I think it needs more ads to bring in more viewers.
My family looks forward to this every friday. Our absolute favorite.
Please make a second season! Absolutely amazing!
NOOO! Fox don’t cancel! This show is AMAZING!
The Exorcist is a great show that has the misfortune of being on Friday nights. It definitely deserves a second season. Much better than Outcast, which has similar story. Put the show on a different night and the desired demo may discover what they have been missing .
I hope it’s back! It’s by FAR my favorite show! I watch it over and over!
OMJESUS!! Fox Has to put a second season on! This show is addicting in a Erie way. The storyline is creative and the effect is amazing compared to a lot of horror movies that are going on now I have to say that this shows effects is way better and this is coming from a very harsh critic of horror movies. If is not getting the ratings that it needs they should do a spin and make father Tomas and the other priests go on their own and do exercises all over the country where I need to be somewhat… Read more »
This show is so amazing. The story is suspensful. I appreciate how the writers have built the season step by step; they gave us viewers just a piece of the story each episode. The series also gives a unique perspective of the possession story. I really hope that the network decides to put this series on a better night. It would maybe be better suited for Monday or Tuesday to give the series a chance to gain a real viewership. Regardless of whether the air date changes or not, I hope FOX green lights season two. It would be a… Read more »
Best Show on TV!
Amazing show. The. Casting is fantastic