TV series
Midwinter of the Spirit
2015, English, on ITV1. Created by Phil Rickman.
Country vicar Merrily Watkins just happens to be one of the few women priests working as an exorcist. When a man is found murdered by crucifixion, the police, aware of her knowledge of the paranormal underworld, turn to the Vicar for assistance. Before long Merilly is convinced Satanists are behind the crime and the investigation takes them into a very dark and dangerous world.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Midwinter of the Spirit is streaming on Britbox and Shout! Factory in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 7 October 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Phil RickmanCreator
- Anna Maxwell MartinMerrily Watkins · 3 ep
- David ThrelfallRev Huw Owens · 3 ep
- Ben Bailey SmithLol Robinson · 3 ep
- Siobhan FinneranAngela Purefoy · 3 ep
- Leila MimmackRowena Napier · 3 ep
- Sally MesshamJane Watkins · 3 ep
- David SterneCannon Dobbs · 3 ep
- Nicholas PinnockCast · 3 ep
- Kate DickieDCI Annie Howe · 3 ep
- Simon TrinderCast · 3 ep
- Will AttenboroughCast · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 23 September 2015
- Last aired
- 7 October 2015
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Midwinter of the Spirit: quick answers
Is Midwinter of the Spirit worth watching?
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How many seasons of Midwinter of the Spirit are there?
Midwinter of the Spirit has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Midwinter of the Spirit finished?
Yes. Midwinter of the Spirit ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Midwinter of the Spirit on?
Midwinter of the Spirit is streaming on Britbox and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Midwinter of the Spirit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Midwinter of the Spirit yet.
What shows are like Midwinter of the Spirit?
If you liked Midwinter of the Spirit, try The Exorcist, Evil, Midnight Mass.
Who created Midwinter of the Spirit?
Midwinter of the Spirit was created by Phil Rickman and stars Anna Maxwell Martin, David Threlfall, Ben Bailey Smith.