Help Me

For me, the least enjoyable episode so far. Marcus and Thomas are holed up with Andy doing the exorcism. That's about it. Lots of confusing flashbacks with Andy and Nicole, showing different versions of her drowning. Ultimately, the demons grows stronger.

I've found this season (focusing on the island and Andy's foster home) to be a well thought-through and in several ways uplifting allegory on the "demon" that is depression (this episode's title, in retrospect, is a hint): from the way the disease takes its insidious hold on the sufferer, to how nebulous, disorienting, isolating and corrosive it is, to the way various characters take solace in and strength from one another.

The other part of the season, focusing on the characters Bennett and Mouse, almost seems like it's only there to appease those expecting something more obviously related to Blatty's original "Exorcist". In that sense, I'm not sure this parallel plot succeeds, as it feels more Dan Brown than William Blatty.

Still, very worthwhile viewing, with some great performances and imaginative cinematography throughout.

No Stuff for the Mainstream-Horror-Fan. The Episode bundles in a ferocious exorcism-orgy near the end, which probably might be too wild and too occult for most viewers to understand it. Reminds me on some ancient elements which can be found in the era of the middle Platonism. Eventually this will unfortunately lead to a canceling of the show at the end of season two. Besides of that - I enjoy the show!