The Chosen (TV series)
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Genre | Historical drama |
Created by | Dallas Jenkins |
Based on | The life of Jesus Christ |
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Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 12 |
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Cinematography | Akis Konstantakopoulos |
Editor | John Quinn |
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Release | December 24, 2017 present | –
The Chosen is a television drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. It is the first multi-season series about the life of Christ, and season one was the highest crowd-funded TV series or film project of all time.[1][2] The series' creators stated that they had hoped to distinguish the new series from previous portrayals of Jesus by crafting a multi-season, episode-based story.[3] The series portrays Jesus "through the eyes of those who met him".[4] In addition to VidAngel and its own app, the series airs on several streaming services.
Overview
The Chosen is multi-season television drama about Jesus Christ. Series creator Dallas Jenkins wanted to create a series about Christ that could be "binge watched."[4] Jenkins' intention was not only to dig deeper into the people who encountered Jesus and to see Jesus through the eyes of those who met him, but also to show him in a way that is more "personal, intimate, immediate."[4][1]
The first season introduces Jesus and the calling of his initial disciples. The second season focuses on the beginning of his public ministry and what happens as word of his ministry begins to spread.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
- Shahar Isaac as Simon Peter
- Jonathan Roumie as Jesus
- Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene
- Paras Patel as Matthew
- Noah James as Andrew
- Janis Dardaris as Zohara, Nicodemus' wife
- Lara Silva as Eden, Simon Peter's wife
- Shaan Sharma as Shmuel, a Pharisee
- Nick Shakoour as Zebedee
- George Harrison Xanthis as John
- Shayan Sobhian as Big James (season 1, episodes 1–4)
- Erick Avari as Nicodemus
- Kian Kavousi as Big James (season 1, episodes 5–8)
- Brandon Potter as Praetor Quintus, a Roman official
- Kirk B.R. Woller as Gaius, a Roman centurion and associate of Matthew
- Giavani Cairo as Thaddaeus
- Jordan Walker Ross as Little James
- Abe Martell as Big James (season 2)
- Joey Vahedi as Thomas (season 2; recurring season 1)
- Yasmine Al-Bustami as Ramah, Thomas' partner (season 2; recurring season 1)
- Vanessa Benavente as Mary (season 2; recurring season 1)
- Yoshí Barrígas as Philip
- Austin Reed Alleman as Nathanael
- Alaa Safi as Simon Z.
Recurring
- Ivan Jasso as Yussif, a Pharisee
- David Amito as John the Baptizer
- Nina Leon as Salome, Zebedee's wife
- Amber Shana Williams as Tamar, a friend of the paralytic at Capernaum
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
Pilot | December 24, 2017 | |||
1 | 8 | April 21, 2019 | November 26, 2019 | |
2 | 8 | April 4, 2021 | TBA |
Pilot (2017)
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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0 | "The Shepherd" | Dallas Jenkins | Tyler Thompson and Dallas Jenkins | December 24, 2017 | |
On the outskirts of Bethlehem, during the Roman occupation, Simon (Aaron Himelstein), a crippled shepherd, brings a lamb for sacrifice. While Simon asks the priest about the coming Messiah, the lamb that he brings turns out to have a stain. The priest rejects it, demanding a perfect and spotless lamb. Simon hears a scripture reading of Isaiah from a synagogue and goes in, but he is expelled. On his way home, Simon meets a couple from Nazareth, a pregnant Mary (Sara Anne) and her husband Joseph (Raj Bond), and offers a drink of water to Mary. That evening, far from his fellow shepherds, Simon is forced to eat dinner alone. Suddenly, the shepherds hear the angelic announcement of the birth of the Lamb of God, and they immediately run to Bethlehem. Full of joy, Simon is miraculously healed as he also runs, leaving his staff behind. The shepherds arrive and witness the birth of the Messiah. Seeing the baby, Simon asks what Mary and Joseph will name him, replying he will be named Jesus. Leaving the manger, the shepherds joyfully tell everyone what they have seen. The priest asks where the spotless lamb for sacrifice is and Simon simply smiles. |
Season 1 (2019)
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | "I Have Called You By Name" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
In Magdala, 2 BC, young Mary Magdalene (Camila Carreon) and her father recite the words of Adonai from the prophet Isaiah. 28 years later, in Capernaum, Mary Magdalene (Elizabeth Tabish), going by the name "Lilith", wrestles with real demons. Nicodemus (Erick Avari), a Pharisee, is touring the region. Praetor Quintus (Brandon Potter), a Roman magistrate of Galilee, approaches Nicodemus demanding help in unpaid taxes. Matthew (Paras Patel), a tax collector, deals with the turmoil of being considered a traitor by his fellow Jews. Nicodemus complains of the sinfulness of the city's fishermen. In hopes of earning tax money, the fishermen Simon (Shahar Isaac) and his brother Andrew (Noah James) gamble but lose, struggling with their tax debts to Rome. Out of desperation, Simon goes fishing alone on Shabbat to feed his family. By the centurion's demand, Nicodemus goes to the Red Quarter to perform an exorcism on "Lilith" and fails, causing him to question his faith. On tax day, Andrew is unable to pay taxes but Simon claims to Matthew that he has an arrangement with Quintus. The arrangement turns out to be that Simon will inform Quintus about his fellow Jews fishing on Shabbat, but Andrew disapproves, believing it is betrayal. Following a failed suicide attempt, "Lilith" loses hope for her condition, until she encounters Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), a craftsman from Nazareth. Jesus calls Mary Magdalene by name, healing and restoring her. | |||||
2 | "Shabbat" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
In Chinnereth, 948 BC, an Israelite household prepares a Shabbat dinner. In Capernaum, 26 AD, a recently healed Mary Magdalene starts to prepare for Shabbat. A suspicious Matthew validates Simon's claims of negotiating with Quintus. Simon continues to spy on merchants and buys drinks for them and his fellow fishermen, James (Shayan Sobhian) and John (George Harrison Xanthis), sons of Zebedee (Nick Shakoour). Nicodemus investigates the reported miracle of the healing of Mary Magdalene in the Red Quarter. Simon is forced to fish for work on Shabbat, leaving his wife Eden (Lara Silva) behind. As Mary Magdalene hosts her Shabbat dinner, she receives surprise guests, including Jesus and his students Thaddaeus (Giavani Cairo) and James (Jordan Walker Ross). Simon is approached by the Romans to spy on the merchants again. | |||||
3 | "Jesus Loves the Little Children" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
On the outskirts of Capernaum, 26 AD, Jesus camps. Abigail (Reina Ozbay), a playful and energetic girl, discovers Jesus' camp and plays with the tools of the craftsman. After a long day, Jesus does his bedtime prayer. Abigail invites her friend Joshua (Noah Cottrell) to go see Jesus and his camp. Seeing Abigail and Joshua, Jesus befriends them. Abigail and Joshua then invite other children. Finding him not dangerous, the children help Jesus on his work. Jesus teaches the children about love, prayer, justice, compassion, faith, and wisdom. When he is asked the reason why he is here, Jesus reveals himself as he recites the words from the prophet Isaiah. Abigail finds out that Jesus has gone and left a gift for her. | |||||
4 | "The Rock On Which It Is Built" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
At the Sea of Galilee, Simon misleads the Romans to save his fellow Jews from being caught. Quintus suspects Simon of duplicity, so he sends Matthew to follow Simon. The Pharisee Shmuel (Shaan Sharma) tells Nicodemus of a man performing a baptism of repentance on the Jordan River, but Nicodemus adjourns the meeting when he learns the man doesn't perform miracles. Eden keeps a sick Dasha (Leticia Magaña), Simon's mother-in-law, to live with them, but Simon confesses that they are under threat from Rome. Running from Jerusalem, Andrew claims to Simon they are saved as John the Baptizer (David Amito) points out the Lamb of God. Hearing this, Simon prepares to fish, yet learns from Matthew that it's his last day as a free man. Matthew spies on Simon spending one last night fishing in a desperate attempt to square his debts. Andrew, Zebedee, James, and John arrive to help Simon, but they catch nothing. In the morning, the fishermen see a man teaching a crowd. When their boats land on the shore, Andrew spots a familiar face and exclaims it is Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus requests to preach from their boat. After the sermon, Jesus tells Simon and Andrew to cast their nets. Suddenly, many fish appear out of nowhere and they catch enough to pay off the debts. Zebedee and his sons assist them, and the boat nearly sinks. Simon kneels before Jesus to surrender his faith. Inviting Simon and Andrew to become fishers-of-men, Jesus also calls James and John. Witnessing the miracle, a shocked Matthew states it's impossible. Nicodemus visits the recently imprisoned John, and asks the Baptizer about miracles. | |||||
5 | "The Wedding Gift" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
In Jerusalem, 8 AD, Mary (Vanessa Benavente) and Joseph find the missing 12-year-old Jesus (Shayan Naveed Fazli), after three days of searching, teaching in the Temple. In Cana, 26 AD, Mary arrives and helps in the preparation of a wedding celebration of her friend's son. Nicodemus interrogates the detained John the Baptizer concerning signs and wonders. Simon tells Eden that he will quit fishing and follow Jesus. Thomas (Joey Vahedi), a caterer, and his business partner Ramah (Yasmine Al-Bustami) prepare wine for the wedding. Jesus and his students make their way to the wedding while John the Baptizer explains his ministry and Jesus' ministry to Nicodemus. During the wedding, Thaddaeus and Little James share how Jesus called them. Thomas and Ramah worry as the wine runs low. Mary learns that the wine is gone and immediately asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family. Mary tells the servants to do everything Jesus says. Jesus instructs to fill six jars with water and the servants obey, but Thomas expresses his doubts. Jesus signals the start of his public ministry as he prays to his Father that he is ready, turning water into wine. Jesus tells the servants to serve the wine, and when it is served, the master of the banquet exclaims that the wine is the best wine he had ever tasted, saving the reputation of the bridegroom's family. Thomas and Ramah accept the invitation to join and meet Jesus in Samaria in 12 days. | |||||
6 | "Indescribable Compassion" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
A leper (Stephen Hailo) goes to a pawnbroker yet he is uncovered and marked as a leper. Matthew and his associate Gaius (Kirk B. R. Woller), a Roman centurion, deliver Simon's tax payment to Quintus. Nicodemus tries to rectify Shmuel for detaining John the Baptizer. On the way back to Capernaum, Jesus and his students befriend an Egyptian named Tamar (Amber Shana Williams). Suddenly, the leper approaches Jesus on the road but the disciples caution Jesus. The leper asks Jesus to heal him and Jesus willingly responds. Jesus cleanses the leper, and charges him to not speak of the miracle. Simon and Andrew confront Matthew over the miracle of the fish. Jesus and his students head to the house of Zebedee and his wife Salome (Nina Leon). As Jesus preaches, a crowd quickly gathers around the house. Both the Pharisees and the Romans learn of a mob in the Eastern Slums. After witnessing the healing of the leper on the road earlier, Tamar forces her way through the crowd to help her paralytic friend (Noé de la Garza) meet Jesus. Tamar and her friends decide to go up on the roof and beseech Jesus for their friend. Tamar's friends remove the roof, letting down the bed of the paralytic. Jesus forgives the paralytic and states his authority to the Pharisees. Jesus heals the paralytic, and Matthew writes it down. Shmuel quickly calls on the Romans to seize Jesus. The disciples immediately flee and an earnest Nicodemus seeks Mary Magdalene to speak with Jesus. While leaving, Jesus sees Matthew afar. | |||||
7 | "Invitations" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
In Sinai Peninsula, 13th century BC, Moses (Stelio Savante) makes a bronze serpent yet Joshua (Advait Ghuge) reasons that their people are dying from snake bites. In Capernaum, 26 AD, Gaius escorts Matthew to show his gratitude for his promotion. Quintus queries Nicodemus concerning the miracle worker. Jesus agrees to meet with Nicodemus. After witnessing the miracles Jesus did, Matthew struggles to reconcile his mathematical understanding of reality and visits her mother, seeking to find answers. By night, Nicodemus arrives at the meeting place with Jesus. In the course of their discussion, Jesus explains the Kingdom of God and being born again. Jesus illustrates himself as the Son of Man and takes an example from Moses and the bronze serpent. Jesus speaks with Nicodemus regarding God's love for the world and his mission to save mankind from sin. As Jesus invites Nicodemus to join him, John writes their conversation. Nicodemus worships and glorifies Jesus, declaring Jesus is the Son of God. In the morning, Jesus and his students pass by Matthew's booth. Jesus then invites Matthew to join him. Matthew promptly follows him and accepts his calling. Jesus then leads his disciples for a dinner party. | |||||
8 | "I Am He" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
In Canaan, 1952 BC, Jacob (Amato D'Apolito) and his sons dig a well in Shechem. In Sychar, 26 AD, Photina (Vanessa De Silvio), a suffering Samaritan woman, fetch water from Jacob's Well. Photina files a divorce paper but her husband declines. In a dinner party in Capernaum, Jesus answers the questions of the Pharisees, including Yussif (Ivan Jasso), with the words of Hosea. Shmuel petitions Nicodemus concerning false prophecy. Jesus goes to Simon's house and speaks with Eden. Jesus then heals Simon's mother-in-law, and Dasha begins to serve them. Learning Matthew left, Quintus decrees against religious gatherings outside synagogues. As Jesus and his students complete their preparations and depart Capernaum, Nicodemus leaves money for them. Gaius gives Matthew's wealth to Matthew's father, Alphaeus (Troy Caylak). On the road, Jesus decides to go through Samaria, much to the shock of the disciples, especially Big James (Kian Kavousi) and John. When they arrive in Sychar, the disciples go to town to buy food. At Jacob's well, Jesus stays and meets with Photina, asking her for water. Jesus offers Photina the living water, expresses the true worship, and announces that he is the Messiah. After hearing Jesus telling her everything she did, Photina believes Jesus is the Christ, telling everyone about him. The disciples come back from the town and Jesus publicly launches his ministry. |
Season 2 (2021)
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Thunder" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 4, 2021 | |
During the Shiva for the martyred Big James (Abe Martell) in 44 AD, John interviews fellow disciples as he writes their eyewitness accounts for his book. In Sychar, 26 AD, Big James and John plow a field while Jesus continues to teach the Samaritans. Thomas and Ramah arrive and join the disciples. Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. Ramah's father, Kafni (Hassan Johan Nazari-Robati), expresses his unbelief in Jesus and as he leaves, he blesses her daughter. Jesus and his students have a dinner with a paralyzed Melech (Nikhil Prakash), a former robber. In the morning, Melech is miraculously healed. Big James and John assume the leadership but the other disciples oppose. When Big James and John try to present their plans to Jesus, a group of Samaritans shows extreme hostility towards them. Big James and John ask Jesus to rain fire from heaven to destroy the Samaritans. Jesus rebukes Big James and John for their prejudice and explains why he is here. After the near-violent encounter, Jesus gives them a new nickname: the sons of thunder. Jesus is invited to a synagogue to read a scroll of Moses. Jesus reads the first scroll of Genesis, and in 44 AD, John remembers it and writes the introduction for his Gospel. | |||||
2 | "I Saw You" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 13, 2021 | |
In Caesarea Philippi, Jewish architect Nathanael (Austin Reed Alleman) experiences a collapse of his Roman-commissioned building while it is under construction. In Bashan, Philip (Yoshí Barrígas) a disciple of Jesus' cousin, John the Baptizer, seeks to meet Jesus, but appears to Jesus' disciples as a mysterious visitor. He and Andrew were friends in their hometown of Bethsaida. Philip begins to mentor Matthew which makes Simon jealous. A distressed Nathanael sits under a fig tree and grieves, reciting Psalm 102 and questioning whether God sees him. Hearing nothing, he burns his architectural drawings of a synagogue. That night, Jesus officially calls Philip. At the camp, Thaddaeus advises Matthew yet tension builds between Simon and Matthew. Philip visits and comforts Nathanael, telling his downcast friend about the one they've been waiting for their entire lives. Nathanael is skeptical of Nazareth but agrees to meet Jesus. Seeing Nathanael, Jesus said of him as a true Israelite and tells that he saw him under the fig tree before Philip called him. Hearing this, Nathanael believes and declares Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel, leading to Jesus calling Nathanael too. As the group heads to a new city, John arrives with a word that Jesus' fame is growing. | |||||
3 | "Matthew 4:24" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 13, 2021 | |
In Syria, the disciples take shifts to help Jesus deal with a large crowd hoping to be healed. Philip continues to mentor Matthew while Mary Magdalene and Ramah start to study Torah. A long and exhausting day turns into night as the disciples share how they perceive the Messiah. Mary arrives from Nazareth to help with her son's students. Around the campfire, over dinner, the group tried to get to know each other better. They discuss their experiences and inner turmoil, but tensions erupt when Simon disputes with Matthew about being chosen. The disciples begin to argue and they forget the purpose of why Jesus chose them in the first place. All of a sudden, an exhausted Jesus says a good night to them and his mother, Mary, attends to him. | |||||
4 | "The Perfect Opportunity" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | TBA |
Themes
Although the show has an evangelical tendency,[6] there are consultants from three faith traditions providing input. Acting as consultants are Messianic rabbi Jason Sobel from Fusion Global Ministries, Catholic priest and national director of Family Theater Productions Father David Guffey, and professor of New Testament at Biola University Dr. Doug Huffman. They review scripts and provide facts or context on the biblical, cultural, and socio-political history of the storyline.[7][8]
The show features many people of color as actors, which is not often the case in television and film based on the Bible.[9][1]
The opening credits of the first episode include the following:
The Chosen is based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ. Some locations and timelines have been combined or condensed. Backstories and some characters or dialogue have been added.
However, all biblical and historical context and any artistic imagination are designed to support the truth and intention of the Scriptures. Viewers are encouraged to read the gospels.
The original names, locations and phrases have been transliterated into English for anything spoken.[10]
Pilot scripture references
No. | Title | Scripture Reference(s) |
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0 | The Shepherd | Luke 2:1–20 |
Season 1 scripture references
No. | Title | Scripture Reference(s) |
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1 | I Have Called You By Name | Mark 16:9 Luke 8:2 |
2 | Shabbat | - |
3 | Jesus Loves the Little Children | - |
4 | The Rock On Which It Is Built | Matthew 4:18–22 Mark 1:16–20 Luke 5:1–11 John 1:35–42 |
5 | The Wedding Gift | Luke 2:41–52 John 2:1–12 |
6 | Indescribable Compassion | Matthew 8:2–4; Matthew 9:1–8 Mark 1:40–2:12 Luke 5:12–26 |
7 | Invitations | Numbers 21:4–9 Matthew 9:9 Mark 2:14 Luke 5:27–28 John 3:1–21 |
8 | I Am He | Genesis 33:18–20 Matthew 8:14–15; Matthew 9:10–13 Mark 1:29–31; Mark 2:15–17 Luke 4:38–39; Luke 5:29–32 John 4:4–38 |
Season 2 scripture references
No. | Title | Scripture Reference(s) |
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1 | Thunder | Mark 3:17 Luke 9:51–56; Luke 10:30–35 John 1:1–5; John 4:39–42; John 21:25 Acts 12:2 |
2 | I Saw You | John 1:43–51 |
3 | Matthew 4:24 | Matthew 4:23–25 |
4 | The Perfect Opportunity | John 5:1–47 |
Background and production
Development
The Chosen is based on The Shepherd, a short film Jenkins made for a Christmas Eve service at Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin, Illinois, U.S., filming it on a friend's farm in Marengo.[1] The film got the attention of the faith-based filtering service VidAngel, which was embroiled in a copyright infringement lawsuit with major Hollywood studios and thus seeking original content to distribute.[11] VidAngel suggested putting the short film on Facebook as a concept pilot to generate interest for Jenkins' idea of a multi-season series. The short film received over 15 million views around the world.[3][12]
To create The Chosen, Jenkins partnered with video marketing strategist Derral Eves, with Eves as executive producer.[13] VidAngel, along with Eves and Jenkins, turned to crowdfunding to raise money to produce the first season, utilizing a provision of the JOBS Act of 2016 which allows companies to use equity crowdfunding to offer a share of ownership and profits from the company to online investors, rather than the arbitrary "perks" offered by regular crowdfunding.[12] At the end of the first fundraising round in January 2019, the project had raised over $10.2 million from over 16,000 investors, surpassing Mystery Science Theater 3000 as the top crowdfunded filmed project. Each investor received equity in the show and is regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).[4][9]
Season 2 fundraising had reached over $6 million from over 300,000 investors as of July 1, 2020.[14] Season 2 premiered with its first episode being released Easter Sunday in 2021.[13]
The makers of the series have expressed that they desire for The Chosen to be seen by over one billion people in every country in the world.[15][2]
Seven seasons are planned.[4]
Filming
Season 1 was filmed over 60 days in Weatherford, Texas, and used the existing Capernaum Village, which offers film set rental and live experiences for tourists, to recreate the historical Capernaum. The filming was supplemented by a sound stage and visual effects.[16]
Season 2 moved filming to Utah's version of ancient Israel in Goshen, Utah County, where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built a replica Jerusalem movie set to film scenes for their Bible and Book of Mormon videos.[17] This marks the first time a production not affiliated with the LDS church has been granted access to film on this set.[18]
Season 2 was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating challenges for film production. 2,000 extras were used to film the Sermon on the Mount scene, all of whom were required to obtain a negative PCR test prior to filming. Following COVID-19 protocols cost the production of season 2 an additional $750,000.[19]
Release
The first season was distributed on its own mobile app free around the world, as well as the VidAngel streaming platform in the United States.[15] In March and April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first season of The Chosen was made available completely free with no restrictions through its app.[1][3]
Following the release through its own app, season 1 began airing on BYUtv in late 2020.[13] By early 2021, broadcast had extended to other Christian and family oriented networks such as Trinity Broadcasting Network[20] and UPtv,[21] as well as NBC's Peacock streaming service.[22]
On March 16, 2021, Dallas Jenkins, the series creator, announced that the release date for season 2 would be Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, with a target of releasing one episode per week after that.[23][24]
Reception
The series' success is attributed to artistic storytelling and cultural relevance, while staying true to the message of the gospels.[5] Writing in Film Threat, Alan Ng called the series "smart and insightful to a contemporary audience."[25]
Episode 8 from Season 1 earned two Movieguide Award nominations in 2020.[26]
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 100 percent of critics have given Season 1 a positive review based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 8.08/10.[27] As of August 2020, it has been viewed nearly 50 million times in 180 countries.[28] It is currently being translated to 70 languages, with priority on translating it into the 10 most common languages.[29]
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