The Exorcist season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Father Tomas, a priest struggling with his faith, encounters Angela, who's troubled by her daughter Kat's strange behavior post-accident. She suspects a demonic presence in her home. Father Marcus, a rebellious exorcist, clashes with the church over his methods. Tomas, after experiencing a vivid dream about Marcus and a possessed boy, seeks Marcus' guidance. Meanwhile, eerie events unfold around Angela's family, particularly with Kat, leading Tomas to confront his doubts and sense a divine calling.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Opening Scene - **People murmuring and baby crying** set an eerie tone. - **Boy grunting and moaning**, **dog barking**, and **growling** suggest a tense situation. ### Tomas' Sermon - **Tomas** tells the story of Peter walking on water, emphasizing faith and doubt. - **Microphone issues** interrupt the sermon briefly. - **Tomas** encourages embracing God’s tasks with faith. ### After the Service - **Casey** asks about her sister **Kat**, who is recovering from an accident. - **Tomas** interacts with his congregation, showing a supportive community. ### Tomas and Olivia - **Tomas** and his sister **Olivia** discuss his relationship with **Jessica**, hinting at past issues and his commitment to priesthood. ### At Home with Casey and Kat - **Casey** brings doughnuts for **Kat**, who refuses to eat. - **Casey** notices strange noises in the house. ### Father Marcus and Bennett - **Father Marcus** is confronted by **Bennett** for disobeying orders and performing unauthorized exorcisms. - **Marcus** insists on continuing his work to save a possessed boy, **Gabriel**. ### Angela's Concern for Kat - **Angela** approaches **Tomas** with concerns about her daughter **Kat**, who has been acting strangely since her accident. - **Angela** believes there is a demonic presence in her home. ### Tomas Visits Kat - **Tomas** talks to **Kat**, who dismisses her mother's concerns as overreactions to her accident and her interest in Wiccan culture. ### Dinner with Angela's Family - **Kat** shows disdain towards her disabled father, **Henry**, creating tension. - **Tomas** reflects on the possibility of consciousness during comas. ### Tomas Seeking Father Marcus - **Tomas** searches for **Father Marcus**, guided by a mysterious man. - **Marcus** dismisses **Tomas**' inquiries about exorcism and possession. ### Tomas and Marcus' Conversation - **Tomas** shares his dream of **Marcus** and **Gabriel**. - **Marcus** reveals the dream's details are accurate but warns **Tomas** about unseen forces. ### Tomas' Crisis of Faith - **Tomas** confronts his doubts and feels called by God to help Angela's family. ### Disturbing Events at Angela's House - **Tomas** witnesses strange occurrences and **Casey** acting bizarrely. - **Casey** attacks a rat in the attic, unnervingly calm about it.