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Apparitions

Apparitions

TV-MA2008•1h 0m•7.2/10
MysterySci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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7.2/10(34)

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.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 13, 2008

Last Aired

December 18, 2008

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Joe Ahearne

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2008-11-13
Father Jacob is approached by a young girl who believes her father is possessed by the devil. Although he is initially skeptical, Jacob is forced to take extraordinary steps to ensure her safety by staging a dramatic exorcism, despite the misgivings of his church colleagues.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2008-11-20
Jacob realises that Vimal's friends could be next after he is found dead. Jacob realises that in able to exorcise the murderer he will have to meet him on his terms.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2008-11-27
Jacob visits a prisoner who could be possessed. Jacob is surprised though when he discovers the man might be possessed by a saint.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2008-12-04
Father Jacob is called to a woman's health centre where supernatural forces appear to be at work.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2008-12-11
When a young Muslim, Zaid, claims to see visions of the Virgin Mary, Jacob is sceptical. But when the boy also claims to have seen visions of his dead father suffering in hell, Jacob is convinced that Satan is tricking the boy. Zaid holds his imam hostage in order for Jacob to perform a reverse exorcism, to free Zaid's father from hell. Cardinal Bukovak advises they go ahead with the ritual, despite Jacob's misgivings and the potentially catastrophic consequences...
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2008-12-18
After 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.

Cast

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

Father Jacob

Rick Warden

Rick Warden

Astaruth

Luigi Diberti

Luigi Diberti

Monsignor Vincenzo

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Cardinal Bukovak

Shaun Dooley

Shaun Dooley

Liam

Siobhan Finneran

Siobhan Finneran

Sister Ruth

Michelle Joseph

Sister Anne

Sarah-Jayne Steed

Sarah

William Atkinson

Father William

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