Apparitions (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, Apparitions is a mystery, sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Apparitions stars Martin Shaw as Father Jacob, Rick Warden as Astaruth, Luigi Diberti as Monsignor Vincenzo and John Shrapnel as Cardinal Bukovak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Apparitions has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apparitions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apparitions tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apparitions (2008)?
- In GB, Apparitions is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apparitions worth watching?
- Apparitions holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apparitions?
- Apparitions stars Martin Shaw, Rick Warden, Luigi Diberti, John Shrapnel and Shaun Dooley.
- When was Apparitions released?
- Apparitions was released in 2008.