*** This review may contain spoilers ***
The exorcism of Casey Rance has finally arrived and all those involved must make a choice that will change their future forever.
Chapter Five retains the series gritty dark feel and The Exorcist continues to exceed expectations in 'Through My Most Grievous Fault'. It's partly a mile stone turning point for the characters, Alfonso Herrera's Father Tomas Ortega is tricked and later finally gives into temptation. With dramatic range the excellent Ben Daniels as Marcus Keane tackles the demon and his own inner demons head on. As an outsider looking in and believing it is a medical issue not a possession, underrated Brianne Howey as Katherine Rance former ballet dancer logically calls the police and has Marcus arrested.
Director Jason Ensler balances the real and supernatural world elements with finesse. Hannah Kasulka's Casey Rance (in almost a duel role is on form) the surreal inner demon fight with Robert Emmet Lunney's evil Salesman is developed further with creep execution. While the practical effects and makeup are welcomed debatably other effects are unnecessary, The Exorcist seems to work best when its focused on the characters and subtler moments rather than spectacle.
Writer David Grimm delivers a note worthy twist which connects it to the novel and subsequently the film. Alan Ruck's Henry Rance get more too do here and is key in revealing Geena Davis' Angela to be Regan MacNeil, also Sharon Gless appears briefly as Chris MacNeil. Its a chilling and dramatically weighty episode, there's nothing worse than gnarly demon feet on your chest, recommend.
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