60 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestAfter performing the reverse exorcism, Jacob is unable to complete Mass. Cardinal Bukovak calls in a psychologist to assess Jacob, but Jacob realises what is needed: he needs to be exorcised himself.
Apparitions is a BBC drama about Father Jacob Myers, a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, played by Martin Shaw, who examines evidence of miracles to be used in canonisation but also performs exorcisms. As he learns, Jacob's duties run deeper than just sending demons back to Hell; he later must prevent them all from escaping. Unlike most portrayals of exorcism and spirit possession in fiction, Apparitions is more religiously accurate and fact-based, incorporating the nature of demonic possession as described by the Church. It also recounts historical events associated with Christianity and other Abrahamic religions, which may have been caused by Heaven or Hell, indicating that the War described in the Bible may not have fully concluded. The series is written by Joe Ahearne.
Acting
Martin Shaw's weary gravitas anchors every scene
Writing
Joe Ahearne's meticulous Vatican authenticity
Direction
Restrained horror that trusts your imagination
Creator
Joe Ahearne
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Joe Ahearne consulted actual Vatican exorcists and canonisation procedures, making this more theologically researched than most religious horror.
The series was cancelled after one season despite critical praise, becoming a cult object for viewers who wanted The Exorcist with actual doctrinal rigor.
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