Apparitions
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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Plot Summary
A skeptical paranormal investigator, Dr. Ben Harding, is called to the home of a young couple who claim their unborn baby is being targeted by a malevolent entity. As he delves deeper into the case, Harding finds his scientific rationalizations challenged by increasingly terrifying and unexplainable phenomena. The investigation forces him to confront his own past traumas and the nature of faith versus empirical evidence.
Critical Reception
Apparitions received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling horror elements. Some found the plot occasionally convoluted, but the performances, particularly from the lead, and the effective scares were frequently highlighted as strengths.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its genuinely frightening moments and suspenseful atmosphere.
- Stephen Campbell Moore's performance as the haunted protagonist was a standout.
- Some reviewers felt the narrative became overly complicated in later episodes.
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Fun Fact
The series was filmed in and around Northern Ireland, contributing to its moody and isolated atmosphere.
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