The Body Netflix Series’ Catholic Theme Is Getting A Blasphemous Tag: Does It Really Deserve It?

Netflix’s new horror series, The Body, which premiered on November 11, 2026, has found itself in the middle of a religious controversy. Its use of Catholic imagery, satanic rituals, and religious beliefs has already upset some Christian viewers, and some are even calling it blasphemous.

The series is about a group of Catholic school girls whose dance team initiation goes incredibly wrong. Along with strange visions, the show explores serious issues such as teen sexuality, guilt, and rebellion. 

Sure, nobody wants to see something they consider sacred being used in a disturbing way. But I also feel like people are judging the show for doing exactly what horror has always done. 

Why Are The Christians So Angry With Netflix’s The Body?

First, let’s talk about the scene that probably explains the outrage better than anything else. During the girls’ initiation ritual, one of them calls upon the Prince of Darkness and offers a virgin sacrifice in exchange for their dance team making it to regionals.

Yes, you read that correctly. They are asking the devil for help winning a dance competition.

Now imagine watching that as someone who takes Catholic teachings seriously. The girls are supposed to be attending a religious school, yet they are turning the idea of a satanic sacrifice into a joke. I can understand why that would rub some viewers the wrong way.

And the religious references don’t stop there. The Netflix series also features provocative imagery that critics have linked to Jesus’ crown of thorns. For Christians, that symbol represents Christ’s suffering and sacrifice. So when something associated with such a sacred moment appears in a disturbing or sexualized setting, some viewers see it as an insult. 

Does The Body Really Deserve To Be Called Blasphemous?

Personally, I think The Body has a bigger goal. Take the satanic ritual, for example. Yes, the scene sounds ridiculous. But I think that is also the point. These girls are so desperate to win a dance competition and fit in that they are willing to go to extremes.

That scene says more about teenage pressure and the need for acceptance than it does about Christianity. The show also looks at how quickly fear can spread when people believe something supernatural is happening. 

After Grace falls into a coma and strange events begin taking place, the town starts looking for religious answers. Some believe they are witnessing miracles, while others fear that the devil is involved.

And I think this is where the story becomes interesting. It shows how people can react very differently to things they cannot explain.

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