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Damien

TV·2016–2016·1 season, 10 episodes·A&E·Drama, Horror, Thriller·1h·6.7·Created by Glen Mazzara

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Damien is a follow-up to the classic horror film, The Omen. The show follows the adult life of Damien Thorn, the mysterious child from the 1976 motion picture, who has grown up seemingly unaware of the satanic forces around him. Haunted by his past, Damien must now come to terms with his true destiny - that he is the Antichrist.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Damien S01E10Ave SataniS01E10 · 7.4Rutledge and Lyons target those around Damien; Damien makes the ultimate sacrifice.
  2. 02Damien S01E05Seven CursesS01E05 · 7.3Damien's surprising connection with a war veteran leads him to a very dark place.
  3. 03Damien S01E04The Number of a ManS01E04 · 7.2Damien and Rutledge hinder Shay's investigation; Simone has an extreme religious experience; and Shay's injury takes a surprising turn.

Cast

Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyAnn RutledgeMegalyn EchikunwokeMegalyn EchikunwokeSimone BaptisteOmid AbtahiOmid AbtahiAmani GolkarBradley JamesBradley JamesDamien ThornDavid MeunierDavid MeunierDetective James Shay

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2016Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Damien S01E01The Beast RisesMarch 7, 2016 6.9In the series premiere, acclaimed war photographer Damien Thorn realizes he is the Antichrist following a traumatic event while on assignmen
  2. S01E02Damien S01E02Second DeathMarch 14, 2016 6.9Damien becomes a target for several conspiracies, leading Detective Shay to interrogate him.
  3. S01E03Damien S01E03The DelivererMarch 21, 2016 6.5Damien advises an old friend about Rutledge's intentions; Simone turns to the church for answers; Shay gets an unexpected visitor; and Rutle
  4. S01E04Damien S01E04The Number of a ManMarch 28, 2016 7.2Damien and Rutledge hinder Shay's investigation; Simone has an extreme religious experience; and Shay's injury takes a surprising turn.
  5. S01E05Damien S01E05Seven CursesApril 4, 2016 7.3Damien's surprising connection with a war veteran leads him to a very dark place.
  6. S01E06Damien S01E06TemptressApril 11, 2016 6.9Damien is led to a beloved figured from his past and confronts Rutledge as he begins to unravel the conspiracy surrounding him.
  7. S01E07Damien S01E07AbattoirApril 18, 2016 6.1Damien gets help from a surprising source; Shay locates Damien's old friend; a mysterious figure asks for Simone's help; and Rutledge makes
  8. S01E08Damien S01E08Here Is WisdomApril 25, 2016 7.2Damien tries to control his fate, which culminates in a bloody confrontation. Elsewhere: Simone and Greta meet Veronica and Shay loses a wit
  9. S01E09Damien S01E09The Devil You KnowMay 2, 2016 7.1Damien seeks Greta's help; Simone uses Veronica to get to Rutledge.
  10. S01E10Damien S01E10Season's bestAve SataniMay 9, 2016 7.4Rutledge and Lyons target those around Damien; Damien makes the ultimate sacrifice.

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