Before Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist: Martyrs, Revisit the Forgotten TV Sequel Series

As horror fans await Mike Flanagan's upcoming film The Exorcist: Martyrs, there's a compelling TV follow-up to William Friedkin's 1973 classic that has been largely overlooked. The Exorcist TV series, which aired for two seasons on Fox from 2016 to 2017, serves as a direct sequel to the original film, ignoring the theatrical sequels. Starring Geena Davis, Alfonso Herrera, and Ben Daniels, the show follows two priests investigating a family's demonic possession, while weaving in a larger conspiracy. The series earned critical praise for its character-driven storytelling and respectful expansion of the franchise's mythology, though it struggled with ratings. With Flanagan's reboot on the horizon, revisiting this forgotten chapter offers valuable context and proves the enduring power of the source material. The Exorcist TV series is a worthy, often chilling companion piece that deserves a second look before the next big-screen exorcism begins.