Damien

A supernatural thriller series that follows Damien Thorn, the titular character from The Omen, as he comes of age and is unaware of his Satanic destiny. As strange occurrences surround him and people around him begin to die mysteriously, Damien slowly starts to realize the dark truth about his identity and the forces that have been manipulating him. He must then confront his Antichrist nature while trying to maintain his humanity.

Damien received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the show's attempt to modernize the iconic villain's story to be uninspired and lacking the suspense and horror of the original film. While some praised the performances, particularly Bradley James as Damien, the overall consensus was that the series failed to live up to its potential and felt derivative.

• Often criticized for a slow pace and predictable plot progression.
• Praised for Bradley James's performance in the lead role, but lamented the lack of genuine scares.
• Seen as a flawed attempt to revive a classic horror character for a modern audience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divide, with some appreciating the attempt to explore the psychological torment of Damien Thorn and others finding the show too slow and lacking the impactful horror elements expected from the franchise. Many felt it didn't bring enough new ideas to the table.

None notable.

The series was originally developed for Lifetime before being moved to A&E for its broadcast.