The Exorcist (2016–2017)
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Plot
The Exorcist is a propulsive psychological thriller following two very different priests tackling one family's case of horrifying demonic possession. Father Tomas Ortega is the new face of the Catholic Church: progressive, ambitious and compassionate. He runs a small, but loyal, parish in the suburbs of Chicago. He has no idea that his quiet life is about to change forever. Deep in the slums of Mexico City, another priest has found himself locked in a life-and-death struggle with evil. Father Marcus Keane is a modern-day Templar Knight, an orphan raised since childhood by the Vatican to wage war against its enemies. Father Marcus is everything Father Tomas is not: relentless, abrasive and utterly consumed by his mission - and he constantly butts heads with his adversary within the church, Father Bennett.
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Chapter Ten: Three RoomsForty years ago, the demon was denied its prize. Now it will stop at nothing to destroy Angela Rance and her family. - 02
Darling NikkiA visit to the foster home carries deadly consequences, as Marcus and Father Tomas attempt to draw the demon out of hiding. Rose finds herself the target of the demon's wrath. And no one suspects that a new danger may be lurking in the woods, waiting for its moment to strike. Meanwhile, Father Bennett and Mouse take the fight directly to the conspiracy as they attempt to hunt down an old adversary. - 03
Chapter Nine: 162On the eve of Pope Sebastian's visit to Chicago, Marcus and his companions race to avert a potential tragedy. Tomas is offered a life-changing opportunity, but will the sins of the past endanger his future within the church? Meanwhile, as the Rance family attempts to recover from their most recent ordeal, a new problem threatens to tear them apart.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto TheeSeptember 23, 2016Something is wrong in the Rance household. Angela Rance suspects demonic possession and enlists the help of two priests: the progressive, - S01E02
Chapter Two: Lupus in FabulaSeptember 30, 2016When Bishop Egan denies Tomas permission to perform the exorcism on Angela's daughter, Father Marcus breaks out of Saint Aquinas and joins f - S01E03
Chapter Three: Let 'Em InOctober 7, 2016Kat struggles to confront the realization that her friend, Julia, is dead. Shopping for a dress to wear to Julia’s memorial service, Casey i - S01E04
Chapter Four: The Moveable FeastOctober 14, 2016Angela grows restless as her daughter's condition continues to deteriorate, and the demon turns its attention toward innocent victims. While - S01E05
Chapter Five: Through My Most Grievous FaultOctober 21, 2016The exorcism begins; Father Tomas and Father Marcus engage the demon in spiritual welfare, but the demon has a few secrets of its own, as t - S01E06
Chapter Six: Star of the MorningNovember 4, 2016The Rance family is engulfed in a firestorm of publicity; Father Tomas finds himself unexpectedly thrusted into the public spotlight, as his - S01E07
Chapter Seven: Father of LiesNovember 11, 2016Casey's disappearance takes a toll on her family; Father Marcus asks for assistance from Mother Bernadette, while dealing with the fallout f - S01E08
Chapter Eight: The GriefbearersNovember 18, 2016Tomas, Marcus and Mother Bernadette race against time to defeat the demon, and the Rance family find themselves drawn into the conflict. - S01E09Chapter Nine: 162December 9, 2016On the eve of Pope Sebastian's visit to Chicago, Marcus and his companions race to avert a potential tragedy. Tomas is offered a life-changi
- S01E10Season's bestChapter Ten: Three RoomsDecember 16, 2016Forty years ago, the demon was denied its prize. Now it will stop at nothing to destroy Angela Rance and her family.
Season02
- S02E01
JanusSeptember 29, 2017Six months after leaving Chicago, Father Tomas and Marcus Keane's travels lead them to a troubled young woman in rural Montana. On a seclude - S02E02
Safe as HousesOctober 6, 2017Tomas and Marcus attempt to finish Cindy's exorcism and escape the wrath of her family. Rose conducts her inspection of Andy Kim's househol - S02E03
UncleanOctober 13, 2017Marcus and Tomas travel to Seattle where they find a young girl targeted by a force of pure evil. Meanwhile, Father Bennett tracks down a r - S02E04
One for SorrowOctober 20, 2017Andy's foster home receives a surprising new addition as he confronts the strange incidents occurring on the island. Meanwhile, Bennett's u - S02E05
There but for the Grace of God, Go INovember 3, 2017As Tomas and Marcus continue to investigate the strange incidents at the foster home, the demon finally makes its presence known. Meanwhile - S02E06Season's bestDarling NikkiNovember 10, 2017A visit to the foster home carries deadly consequences, as Marcus and Father Tomas attempt to draw the demon out of hiding. Rose finds herse
- S02E07
Help MeNovember 17, 2017As the exorcism begins, the fate of the foster home hangs in the balance. This is an adversary unlike anything Marcus and Tomas have ever fa - S02E08
A Heaven of HellDecember 1, 2017As Father Bennett and Mouse head west to rendezvous with Marcus and Tomas, new details about Mouse's tragic past comes to light. With time r - S02E09
Ritual & RepetitionDecember 8, 2017As the exorcism reaches a critical juncture, Tomas engages the demon in a desperate battle to save Andy's soul. Meanwhile, Marcus and Rose a - S02E10
UnworthyDecember 15, 2017Everything has led to this moment. As one priest fights for his life in the hospital, another is forced to confront the ghosts of his past.
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