Apparitions

2008 • BBC One

4.6

23 reviews

Eligible

Season 01 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1

11/13/08

Father Jacob is approached by a young girl who believes her father is possessed by the devil. Jacob is forced to take extraordinary steps to ensure her safety by staging a dramatic exorcism despite the misgivings of his church colleagues.

2 Episode 2

11/20/08

Jacob realises that all his friends are in danger. He is forced to meet Vimals murderer on his terms in order to exorcise him which results in his own faith coming under threat.

3 Episode 3

11/27/08

Despite pressure from the Catholic Church to stop performing exorcisms Jacob visits a prisoner who displays signs of possession. This is no ordinary case however as Jacob discovers his subject may be possessed by a saint.

4 Episode 4

12/4/08

Jacob is called to an abortion clinic where he discovers a pregnant woman who is possessed by unborn demons.

5 Episode 5

12/11/08

A sinister apparition of the Virgin Mary begins haunting a Muslim family who seem to have a connection to Michael. Jacob realises he will lose Michaels soul forever unless he can convince the family that the apparition is a fake.

6 Episode 6

12/18/08

Jacob realises he needs to be exorcised himself. But with Bukovak blocking all normal channels, Jacob is forced to get Vincenzo out of retirement if he is to have any hope of defeating Michael before he can carry out his plans.

About this show

Apparitions is a hard-hitting new drama that takes us on a terrifying journey into a world of possession and satanic conspiracy. All out war between good and evil is imminent and its time to choose sides.Martin Shaw stars as Father Jacob, a Roman Catholic priest who is working to promote candidates for sainthood but is drawn against his will into the world of exorcism.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

23 reviews

Arky

March 29, 2022

Excellent mini series led by a fascinating performance by Martin Shaw. It may have been too bold for regular tv back in the day. A second season should be considered considering the potential of the cast and the cult fanfare it has recieved since then!

Phil Roberts

October 26, 2013

At last , something worth watching ! Brilliant series.

A Google user

January 1, 2014

An excellent mini series. Shame there's just the one. Good TV.

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