The Devil You Know E105

Almost all of the First Season is based on a Theme. The Devil You Know is Exorcism and giving the western audience it makes sense. Not that exorcism doesn't exist in other cultures but has a certain perception in American Culture. Exorcism are on the more frightening parts of our lore. Its something that is Judeo-Christian in Nature, but outside the range of comfort. Its something alien, violent, wrong. something that only Catholic Priest with their rituals and faith can conquer. Its also something that's ingrained in to our collective conscience as an american. Even if one isn't a Christian the concept of Angels and Demons, Priests and Exorcism are Familiar Concepts. Just like another person in a another culture might know aspect of their cultures but not be part of the religion that the folklore came from. Which is why Exorcism is such a great choice since its provocative and you can draw off the Religious Imagery of the Situation.

And the Episode does just that.  If you have ever seen the Exorcism of Emily Rose, with its skepticism and discussion of the Exorcism process then you might have an idea of what this episode is like. It follows the concept of practice of Exorcism in America while in the second half getting into the intrigue of Dr. Strand's Black Tape . Which by the way was Video Taped by Doctor Strand. And in true black tapes fashion they do it with intrigue, Character Experts and a lot of scary sounding paranormal Apocrypha.

Also We finally got to hear Cora Lees Voice.

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The Views expressed in this post are my own. Also I just wanted to apologize if my discussion of christian imagery in american culture was offensive or inaccurate. This is just my perception. thank you for your understanding.

Closing Thoughts

• By the way if you haven't seen the Exorcism of Emily Rose you should. More Courtroom Drama than Horror but great all the way though.
• Fun Fact: The Bible verses that Mr. Court recites are Psalm 14:1 and 1 Peter 5:8.
  Though one point that bothers me is that is that if Alex had been raised in a Religious Household that she should have recognized him quoting the bible. I haven't memorized psalms myself but bible verses are pretty distinctive they have a certain cadence and sound to them.
• Fun Fact: The Title of the Episode comes from the American Idiom "Better the devil you know, then the devil you don't".

Coming Up Next

A mute child, A locked room puzzle and Bi-location.