Katherine Morrissey, a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
Actress Jillian Batherson was born in Detroit, Michigan to a Canadian father and an American mother. She grew up in Louisiana and attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Her training continued at the British American Drama Academy and at the University of Southern California. While attending USC's prestigious School of Theatre, Jillian was cast in the films The Dukes of Hazzard and The Reaping. Jillian has since gained larger parts in films such as The 5th Quarter and The Ledge. Her television credits include FX's award winning drama American Horror Story and USA's comedy Common Law.