The Exorcist

The Exorcist

Every soul is a battlefield.

Created by Jeremy Slater

On FOX

2016–20172 seasons20 episodes7.3 / 10

A dark, theologically grounded supernatural horror series that treats demonic possession as both a spiritual crisis and a family tragedy.

Follow the lives of two very different priests tackling one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Exorcist scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 98% of series.

  • Is The Exorcist violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.

  • Is The Exorcist easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.

  • Does The Exorcist leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.

  • Is The Exorcist sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love42

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like The Exorcist, and what each one shares →

Like The Exorcist

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Exorcist

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Exorcist, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Exorcist, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Exorcist, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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