The Chosen is a multi-season television show about Jesus Christ.
Noting there had never been a multi-season, episode-based portrayal of Jesus and His disciples that could be "binge-watched" in the same way as shows on streaming mediums such as Netflix, Dallas Jenkins put together a writing team and production staff for his series vision. When scripts and direction for The Chosen series started coming together, he created a partnership with Angel Studios, formerly VidAngel. With the intention of differing from previous portrayals of Jesus, Jenkins crafted a story arc which focused more on the people who encountered and followed Jesus, how they viewed Him through their eyes. He has stated in interviews that he sought to present Jesus in a way that was more "personal, intimate, [and] immediate".
The show's producers primarily employed a crowdfunding approach to finance production. Seasons 1-3 saw the crowdfunding through Angel Studios platform; beginning with season four, crowdfunding was moved to the Come and See Foundation. Due to the positive response from viewers, The Chosen has become the most successful crowdfunded TV series or film project in history. Additional revenue comes through licensing to other streaming platforms and TV networks, such as Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Netflix. Merchandise and video sales provide additional sources of revenue, as have limited premiere runs in cinemas. The show has been further adapted into a series of novels by Jenkins's father, author Jerry B. Jenkins, a series of graphic novels by Corvus Comics, and companion Bible study materials published by David C. Cook.
According to a 2022 analysis commissioned by the show's producers, 108 million had seen at least part of the show through the app and streaming platforms. Translation into as many as 600 languages is being funded by the Come and See Foundation.
Synopsis[]
Jesus at a wedding in Cana.
The first season is set in 1st century Galilee, where Jesus starts to build a group for His ministry, inviting several people with different backgrounds. As He performs His first miracles, Jesus calls the redeemed woman Mary Magdalene; the stonemason Thaddaeus; the choir member Little James; the fishermen Simon, Andrew, Big James, and John; the caterer Thomas and the vintner Ramah; and the tax collector Matthew to follow Him. As the group travels through Samaria and following His meeting with Nicodemus, Jesus launches His public ministry after revealing Himself to Photina, a Samaritan woman.
The second season begins in Samaria and moves into nearby regions such as Syria and Judea, where Jesus continues to build His group of students. As He continues to perform miracles while preparing for an important sermon, Jesus additionally calls John the Baptizer's disciple Philip, the architect Nathanael, and the Zealot Simon Z. As word of Jesus continues to spread throughout the region, He encounters both opportunities and difficulties. The season culminates with preparations being made for the Sermon on the Mount, with the help of the business apprentice Judas Iscariot.
The third season starts where the group returns to Capernaum with the increasing popularity of Jesus troubling different societal and political groups, including the Romans and the Pharisees. Following the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus sends His Twelve Apostles, two by two, to preach and perform miracles without Him, leading to the disciples facing their biggest challenge yet. Jesus then returns to His hometown, Nazareth, which results in a shift to His ministry at the year of His popularity. At the climactic end of the season in the Decapolis and at the Sea of Galilee, Jesus feeds thousands with loaves and fishes and then walks on the water.
The fourth season takes up on subsequent to feeding the thousands and walking on the water, and then traveling to Jerusalem, Jesus is left to bear the weight of His mission alone as His adversaries converge on Him while His disciples struggle to keep pace with Him.
Episodes[]
Pilot[]
Main article: Pilot
Season One[]
Main article: Season One
Season Two[]
Main article: Season Two
Special[]
Main article: Special
Season Three[]
Main article: Season Three
Season Four[]
Main article: Season Four
Season Five[]
Main article: Season Five
Cast and Characters[]
Main article: Cast and Characters
See also: Crew
- Jonathan Roumie as Jesus
- Shahar Isaac as Simon Peter
- Noah James as Andrew
- Abe Bueno-Jallad as Big James [seasons 2–4]
- Shayan Sobhian as Big James [season 1, episodes 1–4]
- Kian Kavousi as Big James [season 1, episodes 5–8]
- George H. Xanthis as John
- Reza Diako as Philip [season 4]
- Yoshi Barrigas as Philip [seasons 2–3]
- Austin Reed Alleman as Nathanael
- Joey Vahedi as Thomas
- Paras Patel as Matthew
- Jordan Walker Ross as Little James
- Giavani Cairo as Thaddaeus
- Alaa Safi as Simon Z.
- Luke Dimyan as Judas Iscariot
- Vanessa Benavente as Mary
- Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene
- Yasmine Al-Bustami as Ramah
- Amber Shana Williams as Tamar
Themes[]
Jesus discusses His upcoming Sermon on the Mount with Matthew.
Main article: Themes
Production[]
Main article: Background and Production
Release and Distribution[]
Main article: Release and Distribution
Reception[]
Main article: Reception
Media Information[]
Main article: Media Information
Posters[]
Gallery[]
Images[]
Banners[]
Videos[]
Trailers[]
Opening Credits[]
Sneak Peeks[]
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Clips[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
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References[]
External Links[]
- The Chosen (TV series) on IMDb
- The Chosen (TV series) on Twitter
- The Chosen (TV series) on Facebook
- The Chosen (TV series) on Instagram