Apparitions (2008)
2008 – 2008 · TV show · 1 seasons · 6 episodes · 55 min
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
Written byJoe Ahearne
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Apparitions is streaming on Tubi TV, The CW, Pluto TV and Fawesome. It is available in 24 countries, for example on Prime Video, Tubi TV and Amazon MX Player. Created by Joe Ahearne. Starring Martin Shaw, Rick Warden, Siobhan Finneran and John Shrapnel. Rated 7.8 on IMDb from 2,185 votes.
- Streams in
- 24 countries · Prime Video (20), Tubi TV (2)
- Rank in its year
- #79 · of 259 TV shows from 2008
- Rated higher than
- 69% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Action)
- IMDb rating
- 7.8/10 · 2,185 votes
Cast
Martin ShawFather Jacob
Rick WardenAstaruth / Michael
Siobhan FinneranSister Ruth
John ShrapnelCardinal Bukovak
Luigi DibertiMonsignor Vincenzo
David GyasiFather Daniel
Shaun DooleyLiam
Michelle JosephSister AnneDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
United Kingdom- Network
- BBC One
- Created by
- Joe Ahearne
- Production company
- BBC
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Ended
Around the world
Streaming in 24 countries
Episodes
1. Episode #1.113 November 2008 · 55 minFather Jacob must overcome his scepticism and his colleagues' misgivings to ensure the safety of a young girl who believes her father is possessed by the devil.★ 7.6
2. Episode #1.220 November 2008 · 55 minJacob is forced to meet Vimal's murderer on his terms in order to exorcise him, which sees his own faith being threatened.★ 7.7
3. Episode #1.327 November 2008 · 55 minThough under increasing pressure from the Catholic Church to stop performing exorcisms, Jacob pays a visit to a prisoner who displays signs of possession. The case takes a strange turn, however, when Jacob realises that …★ 7.7
4. Episode #1.44 December 2008 · 55 minJacob is called to an abortion clinic, where he discovers a pregnant woman who is possessed by unborn demons.★ 8.4
5. Episode #1.511 December 2008 · 55 minA sinister apparition of the Virgin Mary haunts a Muslim family who seem to have a connection to Michael. Father Jacob realises he will lose Michael's soul forever unless he can convince the family that the apparition is…★ 8.5
6. Episode #1.618 December 2008 · 55 minRealising that he needs to be exorcised himself, Father Jacob must coax Vincenzo out of retirement if he is to have any hope of defeating Michael in time.★ 8.8
