Premiering in 1973, The Exorcist became one of the most successful movies in history. But, how’s The Exorcist TV show that’s airing on the FOX network doing? Will this TV series be long remembered or quickly forgotten? Will it run for many seasons or will it be cancelled? Cancel or keep it?
The Exorcist TV show follows two very different priests. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) is progressive, ambitious and compassionate. Meanwhile, Father Marcus Keane (Ben Daniels) is relentless, abrasive and utterly consumed by his mission. Together, they tackle a family’s case of a horrifying demonic possession. The series also stars Kurt Egyiawan, Geena Davis, Alan Ruck, Brianne Howey, and Hannah Kasulka.
Debuting on September 23rd, The Exorcist attracted a 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.85 million viewers. That was a disappointing start in the ratings, even for a Friday night series. And the numbers have gotten worse.
In week two, the demo rating dropped 40%, falling to a 0.6 rating with 1.976 million viewers. The later episodes rose to a 0.7 in the demo but total viewership has remained about the same, never cracking two million.
Unfortunately, with such poor ratings, The Exorcist will surely be cancelled. It’s hard to imagine that FOX execs would order any more episodes or even consider making a second season of the series. Hopefully the 13th and likely final episode will bring the show’s small audience some sense of closure.
But, what do you think? Do you like The Exorcist TV show? Do you think that it should be cancelled or moved to another night? Cancel or keep it?
I love this show, i look forward to watching it as much as The Walking Dead every week !! Please FOX do not cancel the show !
I look forward to this show every week and usually play it back a second time. I believe that you will achieve a cult audience if you give it a chance. Please give it a second season.
Please dont cancel the show. It is a great show based on good vs evil in the setting of priest and demons I have seen in a long time
Love it. Don’t cancel! Loved Damien on A&E and it was cancelled so I hope Excorcist doesn’t suffer that fate.
The best … DON’T CANCEL!
I think this is one of the best TV shows on today easily the equal of American Horror or Channel Zero.
Best show on network tv, period. Too intelligent for the moronic majority, but those of us with an ounce of intelligence will support the show and its advertisers!
One of the best conceived, written, directed and acted shows on network television. FOX should not give up so soon!
I just love this show. It is entertaining and engaging and the acting I exceptional and believable. Please make a second series to look forward to.
Keep it, for sure.
One of the best shows ever!
Please keep this show! Everyone in my family loves it. Ben Daniels is an amazing actor and we love his character . IT’S A KEEPER!
Love, love, this show! Keep em coming Fox
Keep!! Give it a chance to get a following! Definitely a smart and very different alternative to regular night time television!
If people should give it a chance it is a good show and how they are pulling it together with the movie has me wanting more! Please give it a chance to develop a good solid story for those who are watching!