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The premise
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.
Horror Vault's take
Father Jacob Myers is a Roman Catholic priest whose work investigating potential miracles for canonisation draws him into a far darker calling — confronting demonic possession with a theological rigour rarely seen on screen. Written by Joe Ahearne, this BBC drama treats the Church's own doctrines on evil as its foundation, lending the supernatural threats an unusually grounded and unsettling credibility. As Jacob's battles multiply, the stakes escalate well beyond individual souls, hinting that an ancient celestial conflict may never have truly ended. Anchored by a commanding performance from Martin Shaw, it is thoughtful, slow-burn horror dressed in clerical robes.
Content: Demonic Possession Imagery, Religious Themes That Some May Find Disturbing, Dark And Intense Dramatic Content
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · Episode 1Premiere1.0Nov 13, 2008 · 60 min · Dir: Joe Ahearne
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 m
S1.E2 · Episode 2Nov 20, 2008 · 60 min · Dir: Joe Ahearne
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.
S1.E3 · Episode 3Nov 27, 2008 · 60 min · Dir: John Strickland
Jacob visits a prisoner who could be possessed. Jacob is surprised though when he discovers the man might be possessed by a saint.
S1.E4 · Episode 4Dec 4, 2008 · 60 min · Dir: John Strickland
Father Jacob is called to a woman's health centre where supernatural forces appear to be at work.
S1.E5 · Episode 5Dec 11, 2008 · 60 min · Dir: Joe Ahearne
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 h
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