Apparitions
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Thu, Nov 13, 2008
Joe AhearneLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
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.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Ahearne
Matthew Read
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Apparitions about?
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.
How many seasons does Apparitions have?
Apparitions comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Apparitions?
Key cast members in Apparitions include Martin Shaw, Rick Warden, Luigi Diberti, John Shrapnel, Shaun Dooley.
Who created or directed Apparitions?
Apparitions was developed and directed by Joe Ahearne.