The Chosen is an American historical drama television series created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins.[1] It is the first multiseason series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.[2] Primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the different people who met and followed or otherwise interacted with him. The series stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, alongside Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, Noah James, and George H. Xanthis.
Series overview
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editPilot (2017)
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| "The Shepherd" | Dallas Jenkins | Tyler Thompson and Dallas Jenkins | December 24, 2017 | |
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On the outskirts of Bethlehem, during the Roman occupation, Simon (Aaron Himelstein), a paralyzed shepherd, brings a lamb for sacrifice. While Simon asks the priest about the coming Messiah, the lamb he brings is discovered to have a blemish. The priest rejects it, demanding a perfect and spotless lamb. Simon hears a reading of Isaiah from a nearby synagogue and goes in, only to be expelled. On the way home, the shepherd meets a couple from Nazareth, a pregnant Mary (Sara Anne) and her husband Joseph (Raj Bond). That evening, while Simon is far from his fellow shepherds, the shepherds hear the angelic announcement of the birth of the Lamb of God, immediately heading to Bethlehem. The miraculously healed Simon follows, leaving his staff behind. The shepherds arrive and witness the birth of the Messiah. Seeing the baby, Simon asks his name, and Mary and Joseph reply that he will be called "Jesus." Leaving the manger, the shepherds tell everyone what they have seen. The priest from before asks where the spotless lamb for sacrifice is, and Simon smiles. | ||||
Season 1 (2019)
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| 1 | 1 | "I Have Called You by Name" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
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In Capernaum, AD 26, Mary Magdalene (Elizabeth Tabish), going by the name "Lilith," wrestles with demonic possession. While the Pharisee Nicodemus (Erick Avari) is touring the region, Praetor Quintus Benedictus Dio (Brandon Potter) approaches him, demanding help collecting unpaid taxes. The tax collector Matthew (Paras Patel) deals with the turmoil of being considered a traitor by his fellow Jews. The fishermen Simon (Shahar Isaac) and his brother Andrew (Noah James) struggle with their tax debts to Rome. At a centurion's behest, Nicodemus goes to the Red Quarter to perform an exorcism on "Lilith" but fails, leaving him shaken. On tax day, Andrew cannot pay, but Simon tells Matthew that he has an arrangement with Praetor Quintus; the arrangement is to inform Praetor Quintus about his fellow Jews fishing on Shabbat, but Andrew disapproves, considering it a betrayal. Mary Magdalene loses hope for her condition until she encounters Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), who calls her by her name, healing and restoring her. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Shabbat" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
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A recently healed Mary Magdalene prepares for Shabbat. Matthew validates Simon's claims of negotiating with Praetor Quintus. Simon continues to spy on merchants and buys drinks for them and his fellow fishermen, James[S1 1] (Shayan Sobhian) and John (George H. Xanthis), sons of Zebedee (Nick Shakoour). With the approval of the Av Beit Din (Loren Lester), Nicodemus investigates the reported miracle of healing in the Red Quarter. Simon desperately fishes 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 Thaddeus (Giavani Cairo) and James[S1 2] (Jordan Walker Ross). Nicodemus leads the dinner with the other Pharisees. Matthew eats dinner with his dog after deciding not to have dinner with his family. Leaving the dinner with Andrew and Eden, Simon meets the Romans at the Sea of Galilee to spy on the merchants again. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Jesus Loves the Little Children" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
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In AD 26, Jesus camps on the outskirts of Capernaum. A local girl named Abigail (Reina Ozbay) discovers the location and plays with the craftsman's tools while he is away. She invites her friend Joshua (Noah Cottrell) to see Jesus for himself. Jesus soon befriends Abigail, Joshua, and their friends in the following days. The children help Jesus with his work. Jesus teaches them about love, prayer, justice, compassion, faith, and wisdom. When the children ask why Jesus is here, Jesus reveals himself as the Messiah, reciting the words of the Prophet Isaiah. After Jesus moves camp, Abigail discovers he left a gift for her. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Rock on Which It Is Built" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 21, 2019 | |
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At the Sea of Galilee, Simon misleads the Romans to save fellow Jews from being caught. Praetor Quintus suspects Simon of duplicity and sends Matthew to follow him. Shmuel (Shaan Sharma) and fellow Pharisees tell Nicodemus about the Baptizer on the Jordan River. Running from the Jordan River to Simon, Andrew claims they are saved by the Messiah, as his Rabbi, John the Baptizer (David Amito), has identified the Lamb of God, but Simon prepares to fish. Andrew, Zebedee, Big James, and John arrive to help, but they catch nothing. In the morning, they see someone teaching a crowd on the shore. Andrew recognizes the teacher as Jesus, who asks to preach from their boat. After the sermon, Jesus tells Simon and Andrew to cast their nets. Many fish appear, and they catch enough to pay off their debts. Simon surrenders himself to Jesus, and as Jesus invites Simon and Andrew to become fishers of men, he also calls Big James and John. Witnessing the miracle, Matthew is shocked by its impossibility. Meanwhile, Nicodemus visits the imprisoned John the Baptizer to ask about miracles. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Wedding Gift" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
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In Jerusalem, AD 8, Mary (Vanessa Benavente) and Joseph find the missing 12-year-old Jesus (Shayan Naveed Fazli) teaching in the Temple. In Cana, AD 26, Mary helps her friend prepare for her friend's son's wedding. Nicodemus interrogates the detained John the Baptizer concerning signs and wonders. Thomas (Joey Vahedi) and his business partner Ramah (Yasmine Al-Bustami) prepare wine for the wedding. Jesus and his students go to the wedding, while John the Baptizer explains his ministry and Jesus' ministry to Nicodemus. During the wedding, Thaddeus and Little James share how Jesus called them. Thomas and Ramah worry as the wine runs low. Mary immediately asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family, recalling finding young Jesus in the Temple and telling the servants to do everything Jesus says. Jesus instructs them to fill jars with water, and they obey, yet Thomas expresses doubts. Jesus prays his readiness to his Father, turning water into wine. Serving the wine, the banquet master (Phil Mendoza) acknowledges it as the best he has ever tasted. Thomas and Ramah accept the invitation to join and meet Jesus in Samaria in 12 days. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Indescribable Compassion" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
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Matthew and the centurion, Gaius (Kirk B. R. Woller), deliver Simon's tax payment to Praetor Quintus. Following the meeting with the Av Beit Din (Ludwig Manukian), Nicodemus tries to correct Shmuel for detaining John the Baptizer. On the way back to Capernaum, a leper (Stephen Hailo) approaches Jesus and the group on the road, asking Jesus to heal him. Jesus cleanses the leper, telling him not to speak of it. The group heads to the house of Zebedee and his wife, Salome (Nina Leon). As Jesus preaches, a crowd gathers, drawing the attention of both Pharisees and Romans. After witnessing the cleansing of the leper on the road earlier, an Egyptian named Tamar (Amber Shana Williams) forces her way through the crowd to help her paralytic friend, Ethan (Noé de la Garza), meet Jesus. Tamar's friends climb to and remove the rooftop, lowering the paralytic. Jesus forgives the paralytic, disturbing the onlooking Pharisees. Jesus heals the paralytic, and Matthew writes it down. Shmuel quickly calls on the Romans to seize Jesus. The group immediately flees, and Nicodemus seeks Mary Magdalene to meet with Jesus. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Invitations" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
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In the Sinai Peninsula, 13th century BC, Moses (Stelio Savante) fashions a bronze serpent, much to the confusion of his assistant Joshua (Advait Ghuge). In Capernaum, AD 26, Gaius escorts Matthew to show his gratitude for his promotion. Praetor Quintus questions Nicodemus concerning the miracle worker. Jesus agrees to meet with Nicodemus by night. Matthew struggles to reconcile the miracles he has witnessed with reality and visits his mother, hoping to find answers. Meeting with Nicodemus by night, Jesus explains the Kingdom of God and being born again. Jesus describes himself as the Son of Man, using the illustration of Moses and the bronze serpent. He tells of God's love for the world and his mission to save humanity from sin. As Jesus invites Nicodemus to join him, John records their conversation. Nicodemus worships Jesus, declaring him as the Son of God. In the morning, Jesus and his students pass by Matthew's booth. Jesus invites Matthew to join him, and Matthew promptly follows. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "I Am He" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | November 26, 2019 | |
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In Canaan, 1952 BC, Jacob (Amato D'Apolito) and his sons dig a well in Shechem. In Sychar, AD 26, Photina (Vanessa De Silvio), a suffering Samaritan woman, fetches water from Jacob's Well. At Matthew's house in Capernaum, Jesus answers questions from the Pharisees, including Yussif (Ivan Jasso), with the words of Hosea. Shmuel petitions Nicodemus concerning false prophecy. Jesus goes to Simon's house and heals Simon's sick mother-in-law, Dasha (Leticia Magaña). Learning Matthew quits, Praetor Quintus issues a decree against religious gatherings outside synagogues. As Jesus and his students complete their preparations to depart Capernaum, Nicodemus leaves money for them. Gaius bequeaths Matthew's wealth to Matthew's father, Alphaeus (Troy Caylak). On the road, Jesus decides to go through Samaria, much to the shock of his disciples, especially Big James (Kian Kavousi) and John. When they arrive in Sychar, the disciples go to town to buy food while Jesus stays at Jacob's Well, where he meets Photina, asking her for water. Jesus offers her "living water," expresses true worship, and announces he is the Messiah. After hearing Jesus telling her everything she did, Photina tells everyone that Jesus is the Christ. The disciples return, and Jesus publicly launches his ministry. | ||||||
Season 2 (2021)
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| 9 | 1 | "Thunder" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 4, 2021 | |
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During shiva for the martyred Big James in AD 44, John interviews fellow disciples as he writes their eyewitness stories for his book. In Sychar, AD 26, Big James (Abe Martell) and John plow a field while Jesus continues to teach the Samaritans. Thomas and Ramah arrive and join the group. Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. Jesus and his students have dinner with Melech, a former robber-now-crippled, who's healed in the morning. Big James and John assume leadership roles, but the other disciples oppose their presumptions. 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 to destroy the Samaritans, but Jesus rebukes Big James and John for their prejudice. After the near-violent encounter, Jesus gives them a new nickname: "the sons of thunder." Invited to a synagogue to read a scroll of Moses, Jesus reads the first scroll of Genesis, and in AD 44, John writes the introduction for his book as he reminisces it. | ||||||
| 10 | 2 | "I Saw You" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 13, 2021 | |
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In Caesarea Philippi, Nathanael (Austin Reed Alleman) fails in his project under a Roman commission. In Bashan, Philip (Yoshi Barrigas) of Bethsaida arrives from John the Baptizer and seeks to meet Jesus, but the disciples hesitate. Simon is jealous of him as Philip begins to mentor Matthew. A grieving Nathanael sits under a fig tree, reciting a Psalm and crying out if the Lord sees him. Hearing nothing, he burns his architectural drawings of a synagogue. At night, Jesus meets and calls Philip. At the camp, Thaddeus advises Matthew, yet tension builds between Simon and Matthew. Philip visits and comforts Nathanael, telling his downcast friend about the one they have been waiting for their whole lives. Nathanael is skeptical of the one coming from Nazareth but agrees to meet Jesus, who recognizes him as a true Israelite and tells him that he saw him under the fig tree before Philip called him. Upon hearing this, Nathanael declares Jesus as his Rabbi, the Son of God, and the King of Israel. As the group heads to a new city, John arrives with a word that Jesus' fame is growing. | ||||||
| 11 | 3 | "Matthew 4:24" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | April 13, 2021 | |
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In Syria, the disciples take shifts to help Jesus deal with a large crowd, hoping for healing. Philip continues to mentor Matthew while Mary Magdalene and Ramah start to study Torah. A long, 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 tries to get to know each other better. They discuss their experiences and inner turmoil, but tensions erupt when Simon argues with Matthew about being chosen. Tempers flare as the disciples take sides, forgetting the purpose of why Jesus chose them in the first place. Suddenly, an exhausted Jesus returns and says good night to them, and Mary attends to him. The disciples listen and watch in shame. | ||||||
| 12 | 4 | "The Perfect Opportunity" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | May 11, 2021 | |
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Jesse (Dennis Apergis), a paralytic, spends 38 years searching for a cure and stays at the Pool of Bethesda while his brother, Simon[S2 1] (Alaa Safi), joins the Zealots. The Zealots plot to assassinate a Roman magistrate in Jerusalem, with Simon Z. leading, but Atticus Aemilius Pulcher (Elijah Alexander), a Roman cohorte urbanae, discovers the plan. Jesus and the disciples head to Jerusalem to prepare for the Feast of Tabernacles. Assisted in Jerusalem by fellow Pharisee Yanni (Wasim No'mani), Shmuel preaches against false prophecy. The disciples discuss the scriptures as they celebrate the feast. After being informed about Shmuel, Jesus goes to the Bethesda Pool to meet someone, bringing Simon, John, and Matthew. At Bethesda, Jesus approaches Jesse, asking him if he wants healing. Jesus heals Jesse, and John writes down the miracle. Witnessing the healing, Yanni and the other Pharisees admonish Jesse for carrying a mat on Shabbat. When the assassination plan begins, Simon Z. is distracted as he sees Jesse walking. The two brothers reconcile, and Atticus is bewildered. Jesus withdraws himself, and Simon Z. searches for him. | ||||||
| 13 | 5 | "Spirit" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | May 23, 2021 | |
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Seeing a Roman, Mary Magdalene is troubled while memorizing the scriptures. Shmuel and Yanni interrogate Jesse concerning Jesus and update the petition to the Sanhedrin. Atticus questions Jesse and pursues Simon Z. and Jesus. Searching for Jesus, Simon Z. encounters a demoniac named Caleb (Anthony Michael Irizarry). John the Baptizer visits the group and tells Jesus his dangerous mission of going to Jerusalem to call out King Herod Antipas' unlawful marriage to his brother's ex-wife, Queen Herodias. When Simon Z. finds the disciples' camp, the demon-possessed Caleb attempts to attack the group. Jesus returns to the camp and heals Caleb, casting out the demon Belial, the spawn of Oriax and the Fifth Knight of Legion. Jesus calls Simon Z., who surrenders himself. John the Baptizer submits to Jesus and departs to accomplish his mission. Devastated by the encounter earlier, Mary Magdalene flees to a local tavern. Learning Mary Magdalene has gone, Jesus instructs Simon and Matthew to look for her. | ||||||
| 14 | 6 | "Unlawful" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 23, 2021 | |
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In Nob, Israel, 1008 BC, as Ahimelech (Marty Lindsey) teaches his son, Abiathar (Major Dodge Jr.), about the shewbread, David (Jorge Franco IV) seeks him out for food. In Jericho, AD 26, Simon and Matthew try to get along as they search for Mary Magdalene in dark places. Matthew and Simon find Mary Magdalene, who is ashamed for leaving the camp and returning to her old life, and they convince her to return. At the camp, Jesus forgives Mary Magdalene for turning back. The group receives dreadful news about John the Baptizer's arrest by King Herod Antipas, distressing Andrew. Thomas informs Jesus of their lack of food, and the group goes to a synagogue in Wadi Kelt on Shabbat. In the synagogue, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand named Elam (Shaun Bedgood), upsetting the Pharisees Madai (Tony Sears) and Lamech (Sergio Lanza), and as the group leaves, Jesus permits his hungry disciples to eat and pluck grain. The Pharisees criticize them for doing this on Shabbat, and Jesus references David and the shewbread as he declares himself the Son of Man and Lord of the Sabbath. | ||||||
| 15 | 7 | "Reckoning" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 30, 2021 | |
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Praetor Quintus sends Gaius to arrest Jesus after learning of Jesus' whereabouts from Atticus. As the group prepares for Jesus' upcoming big sermon, Andrew worries unpleasant things will happen. Shmuel returns to Capernaum with Yanni and asks Yussif about Tamar. Gaius detains Jesus, and Jesus peacefully surrenders. The disciples lose control as they argue about how to respond. In Jotapata, while seeking information about where Jesus is, Andrew and Philip encounter Tamar and her healed paralytic friend, Ethan, offering testimonies of the miracle. Praetor Quintus meets with Jesus and questions him concerning his deeds and actions. Seeing that he poses no threat, Praetor Quintus releases Jesus with a stern warning. Madai and Lamech meet Shmuel and Yanni in Jotapata and inform them about Jesus. Andrew tells Tamar and Ethan to be silent, supported by a disguised Yussif to warn them of Shmuel. Later that night, Jesus returns to his disciples. They ask him how to pray, and Jesus teaches them a prayer. | ||||||
| 16 | 8 | "Beyond Mountains" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | July 11, 2021 | |
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A business apprentice (Luke Dimyan), alongside his mentor, takes advantage of land as he negotiates with the owner. Jesus and Matthew prepare the content of the upcoming Sermon. While the disciples fight amongst themselves, they spread the word and make arrangements for its location on the Mount in the Korazim Plateau. Shammai (Ric Sarabia), a high-ranking Sanhedrin member and rival of Shimon, is shocked by Shmuel and Yanni's reports on Jesus. Teaching Matthew, Jesus discusses the sections, such as Salt and Light and the Parable of the Tree and its Fruits, leading to the Beatitudes being the introduction. Thousands arrive for the Sermon, including familiar faces. Simon reunites with his wife, Eden, and Big James and John reunite with their parents, Zebedee and Salome. The apprentice, who has helped the disciples acquire the location, also arrives and meets the disciples once more, introducing himself as Judas. Jesus walks to the stage as he begins his Sermon on the Mount. | ||||||
- ^ Identified later in the series as Simon Z.
Christmas Special (2021)
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| "The Messengers" | Dallas Jenkins | Ryan Swanson, Dallas Jenkins, and Tyler Thompson | December 1, 2021 | |
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In AD 48, as the Roman persecution of Christians is widespread, Tychicus (Alican Barlas), a follower of the Way, meets with Lazarus (Demetrios Troy) to help Mary Magdalene see Mary, who has a fever at that time. Mary Magdalene informs Mary about the growth of the church, the disciples' missions, and what happened to them. Afterward, Mary recounts to Mary Magdalene her experience in 4 BC, from the journey to Bethlehem, where she and her husband Joseph could not get a room at the inn, to the manger as she gives birth to Jesus. Mary shares her Psalm and gives Mary Magdalene a piece of clothing from the manger. After Mary tells her and Joseph's perspective of the birth of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, she instructs her to write down the complete story of Jesus' birth and her Psalm, then deliver them to Luke (Alex Veadov), who has been gathering eyewitness accounts regarding Jesus. In Rome, Mary Magdalene gives the account and a thorough story of Jesus' birth to Luke to include and add to Luke's writings. | ||||
Season 3 (2022–2023)
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| 17 | 1 | "Homecoming" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | December 11, 2022[S3 1] | |
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In Capernaum, AD 24, Alphaeus renounces then-publicanus Matthew as his son. In the present, in the Korazim Plateau, Jesus continues to deliver the Sermon on the Mount. After the Sermon, Judas Iscariot bids goodbye to his mentor, Hadad, and Jesus calls Judas Iscariot to follow him. Jesus gathers his followers to take a break in ministry. Joanna (Amy Bailey), a woman who works in King Herod Antipas' palace in Machaerus, comes from the imprisoned John the Baptizer to support Jesus' ministry. Andrew goes with Joanna to visit John the Baptizer in prison. Upon hearing Jesus' Sermon, Yussif investigates and writes a record about Jesus, sharing the written letter for Nicodemus with Jairus (Alessandro Colla), the new synagogue administrator in Capernaum. Speaking with John the Baptizer, Andrew is set straight to focus on and listen to Jesus. Judas Iscariot bequeaths his possessions to his sister and leaves to follow Jesus. Andrew apologizes to Mary Magdalene for his past actions while Matthew goes to his family's home and reconciles with Alphaeus. | ||||||
| 18 | 2 | "Two by Two" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | December 18, 2022[S3 1] | |
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Considering Jesus as a problem for the Romans, Atticus and Gaius report to Praetor Quintus about pilgrims from everywhere setting up a tent city at the gates of Capernaum to see Jesus, causing the redrawing of city lines. Simon Z. encounters Atticus, who demands an answer concerning what Jesus is, offering an alliance to eradicate the Zealots. At Simon's house, Jesus commissions the twelve as his chosen apostles, sending them out on a mission in every direction, two by two, to preach and proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Jesus grants them authority to heal the sick and cast out demons, giving them specific instructions for their mission. After Judas Iscariot accepts the nomination from Matthew as the treasurer of the group, Jesus pairs up the apostles, creating tensions amongst them. Contemplating the mission, Little James asks Jesus why he has not been healed. Jesus comforts Little James by affirming healing one day. The apostles recite a Psalm of David together outside Matthew's former home. | ||||||
| 19 | 3 | "Physician, Heal Yourself" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | December 25, 2022 | |
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Jesus returns to Nazareth to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Mary. Having dinner in the absence of James and Jude, Jesus tells Mary how his students are doing. His childhood friends, Lazarus, Mary (Catherine Lidstone), and Martha (Sophia Cameron Blum), arrive in Nazareth from Bethany for the celebration, as do the bridegroom's parents from Cana. At the synagogue, Jesus reads a scroll from the Prophet Isaiah and declares its fulfillment on that day. Jesus uses the examples of Elijah with the widow of Zarephath and Elisha with Naaman to prove his pronouncement of salvation in the Year of Jubilee. Jesus then proclaims himself as the Messiah, enraging and upsetting the hearers. The people of Nazareth reject and condemn Jesus for his deliverance as the Law of Moses as they drive him out of the town to throw him down a cliff, but Jesus passes through their midst. Jesus visits his earthly father Joseph's tomb and reminisces about the inherited bridle Joseph passed on to him. | ||||||
| 20 | 4 | "Clean, Part 1" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | January 1, 2023 | |
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Two by two, the twelve apostles accomplish Jesus' commission to heal, cast out demons, and proclaim the kingdom of God. Dealing with the broken cistern, Yussif handles the sewage complication with pressure under Gaius' supervision. Jairus admits to reading Yussif's sealed account of Jesus and professes his belief. Upon returning to Simon's house, the disciples struggle to understand what happened. Struggling to reconnect with Simon, Eden meets Veronica (Zhaleh Vossough), a woman from Caesarea Philippi who has suffered from a blood discharge for twelve years. At Jairus' home, Jairus' twelve-year-old daughter, Nili (Ella McCain), becomes ill from the water, leading to Jairus questioning Yussif about Jesus. The Sanhedrin approves Shammai's proposal of a decree against false prophecy. Simon is upset as his home functions as a forum in addition to his disconnection from Eden. Taking a walk, Simon encounters and talks to Gaius at the synagogue and agrees to help fix the broken cistern. Meanwhile, Jairus' wife, Michal (Mel Mehrabian), checks on Nili and urgently calls on her husband. | ||||||
| 21 | 5 | "Clean, Part 2" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | January 8, 2023 | |
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Two weeks earlier, Eden has had a miscarriage. At present, as tensions mount at home, Simon and Gaius work together to fix the water problem in Capernaum. Nathanael and Thaddeus encounter Veronica, helping her meet Jesus. Zebedee, Judas Iscariot, and the women buy an olive grove. As Nili is dying, Jairus beseeches Yussif to take him to Jesus. After Philip and Andrew ask Jesus about fasting, Jesus tells them the Parable of New Wine into Old Wineskins. Jairus and Yussif find Jesus, and Jairus desperately implores Jesus to heal his dying daughter. On the way to Jairus' house, the crowds press around Jesus. Unable to meet Jesus, Veronica desperately comes up behind Jesus and touches the fringe of his garment, ceasing her blood discharge. Perceiving it, Jesus asks who touched him, and Veronica tells him the truth. Calling her daughter, Jesus restores Veronica. Arriving at Jairus' house, Nili dies. Dismissing the mourners, Jesus takes Jairus and Michal alongside Simon, Big James, and John. Jesus declares and raises Nili from the dead, strictly charging them to tell no one about it. Veronica, Jesus, and the disciples cleanse themselves at the Sea of Galilee. | ||||||
| 22 | 6 | "Intensity in Tent City" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | January 15, 2023 | |
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In Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate's wife, Claudia (Sarah J. Bartholomew), dreams about Jesus. Andrew and Philip discover from Leander (Tom Connolly), a Greek from Naveh, that their previous mission results in devastation that will require a return to the Decapolis. Atticus meets with Pontius Pilate (Andrew James Allen) in Judea to report about Praetor Quintus and discuss Jesus. From Judea, two disciples of John the Baptizer—Avner (Ash Kahn) and Nadab (Austen Parros)—come to Capernaum with a consequential question for Jesus. Simon Z. finally confronts the Zealots, who track him to Capernaum for abandoning the Fourth Philosophy, testifying to his former comrades about Jesus. As Jesus heals many people, Avner and Nadab ask Jesus, on John the Baptizer's behalf, if he is the Messiah, and Jesus answers them to tell John the Baptizer what they hear and see. Jesus recognizes John the Baptizer and proclaims the truth of the Kingdom of Heaven, illustrating from Aesop's fables and rebuking the crowds, the Zealots, and the Pharisee Akiva (Philip Shahbaz). The enlightened Zealots leave Simon Z. alone. Eden tells Simon about her miscarriage, upsetting Simon. | ||||||
| 23 | 7 | "Ears to Hear" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | February 5, 2023[S3 3] | |
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During Purim, Simon wanders in Capernaum, finally trespassing the Roman Quarter. Following an unsuccessful attempt to fix a multi-national crisis by telling the Parable of the Banquet, Andrew and Philip return from their trip with desperate news of needing Jesus' help to solve it in the Decapolis. When Mary Magdalene asks Matthew about the hidden prayer tassels, Matthew explains their significance by reminiscing his encounter with Matthew (Mike Saad), a shepherd who has witnessed the birth of Jesus[S3 2] and gives the prayer tassels as a gift. Gaius brings Simon into his home, revealing his sick servant, Ivo (Malachi Grayson), who is his son, too. Upon realizing the value of Tzitzit, Matthew ties them to his garment. After Jesus assigns John to bring an angry Simon to him, Jesus leads the rest on a trip to the Decapolis. Arriving in Abila, the boy Telemachus (Kace Winfield) meets Jesus, and Jesus declares then heals Telemachus' deaf-mute father, Argo (Greg Roman), strictly charging them to tell no one about it. Simon confides his situation with Eden to John. Meanwhile, Jesus and the group face opposition from all sides, including Syrophoenicians and Nabataeans. | ||||||
| 24 | 8 | "Sustenance" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | February 7, 2023[S3 3] | |
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In 990 BC, King David and Queen Bathsheba (Moriah Smallbone) hear a Psalm of Asaph (Pezh Maan), according to Jeduthun (Moud Sabra). At present, thousands arrive, including Arabs, Jews, and Greeks, to first argue with Jesus, and after Jesus teaches about faith, they discuss their plights. Salome, Mary Magdalene, and Dasha comfort Eden, assisting her to Yussif for Mikveh. The crowds listen to Jesus as he preaches many parables and pronounces his rest. As Jesus' preaching extends, the disciples realize thousands are hungry, and there is no food, informing Jesus. As Andrew looks for food, Telemachus shares five barley loaves and two fish. Testing Philip, Jesus asks where to buy bread. Andrew brings Telemachus' food, and Jesus blesses and multiplies them, feeding the thousands, and the disciples distribute the food. With an impending storm, Jesus dismisses the thousands, sending the disciples ahead into the boat, then prays. At night, when the boat founders, the disciples struggle, and Jesus walks on the water. Jesus affirms himself after the disciples think he is a ghost. Simon walks into the water and sinks, but Jesus saves him. At the boat, Jesus and the disciples comfort Simon, and Jesus calms the storm. | ||||||
Season 4 (2024)
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| 25 | 1 | "Promises" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 2, 2024[S4 1] | |
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In Judea, 4 BC, Mary visits her elderly relatives, a pregnant Elizabeth (K Callan) and her mute priestly husband Zechariah (Tony Amendola). Sharing their miraculous pregnancies announced by the Messenger, Elizabeth blesses Mary. In Machaerus, AD 29, Salome (Briar Nolet) practices her dance as part of the revengeful plan to execute John the Baptizer by her mother, Queen Herodias (Shereen Khan), during the birthday of King Herod Antipas (Paul Ben-Victor), and Joanna discovers it from her unfaithful husband, Chuza (Nick Chinlund). In Capernaum, Jairus, Yussif, and Akiva approve Zebedee's olive oil business. Joanna leaves for Capernaum after seeing John in prison, who encourages her that he has prepared the way. On King Herod Antipas' birthday, Salome dances, pleasing the drunk King Herod Antipas, who vows to give Salome whatever she asks. In 4 BC, Elizabeth gives birth. Elizabeth and Zechariah name the baby John on the bris. Regaining his voice, Zechariah praises and prophesies. In AD 29, at the execution chamber, John appreciates the vision of a Lamb, and the executioner beheads John. Avner reports the news of John's death to Jesus, mourning with sackcloth and ashes, while Andrew and the disciples learn it from Joanna. | ||||||
| 26 | 2 | "Confessions" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 6, 2024[S4 1] | |
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During shiva, Jesus dreams of John the Baptizer breaking the chains. Mourning with Andrew and Philip (Reza Diako), Jesus leads his disciples on a journey. On the road, Jesus teaches them about peace and a sword of division when Thomas and Ramah discuss their marriage plans. Returning to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus and the disciples encounter pagan altars and idols, including Baal and Pan, arriving at the Gates of Hell. Instructing Matthew to write, Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is and then asks them the same question, receiving answers including Elijah and Jeremiah. Simon confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus blesses and elevates Simon, renaming Simon to Peter, and establishes his church, giving the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. In Jerusalem, Shammai addresses the Sanhedrin, mentioning Shmuel's promotion, reports against Jesus, and John the Baptizer's recent death. The High Priest Caiaphas (Richard Fancy) proclaims a decree to expose Jesus, upsetting Shammai's rival, Shimon (Juri Henley-Cohn). Realizing from his discussion with Jesus, Matthew confesses his sins and asks for forgiveness from Simon Peter. Simon Peter uneasily seeks Jesus, and Jesus teaches about forgiveness. Simon Peter approaches Matthew for reconciliation, finally forgiving him. | ||||||
| 27 | 3 | "Moon to Blood" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 9, 2024[S4 1] | |
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The leadership in the Sanhedrin wants to keep Jesus from preaching what they believe is blasphemy, while the Pharisees are looking for more pretexts to charge Jesus with for performing miracles on the Sabbath. Later, Jesus heals a man blind from birth and proclaims, "I am the Light of the World." Afterward, the Pharisees are enraged when Jesus announces he is "greater than Solomon." When the Pharisees in Capernaum take Jesus to task, he chastises them with "woe to them". As a chaotic and out-of-control scene ensues, the disciples try to leave and send Jesus ahead of them with Zee. Ramah, the intended future wife of Thomas, becomes separated from Thomas and is stabbed with a sword by Quintus. Before dying, she tells a distraught Thomas, "Don't leave him", meaning Jesus. The disciples around her are shocked by her death. Thomas pleads with Jesus to "fix it", to heal her and bring her back to life. Jesus tearfully tells Thomas that he cannot, that "It is not her time". | ||||||
| 28 | 4 | "Calm Before" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 13, 2024[S4 2] | |
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Without actually visiting the boy, Jesus remotely heals the servant boy (and son) of Gaius, who has recently been promoted as a result of Quintus's punishment and demotion for killing Ramah. | ||||||
| 29 | 5 | "Sitting, Serving, Scheming" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 16, 2024[S4 2] | |
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Jesus and his disciples go the extra mile before visiting Lazarus of Bethany's family. There, Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. | ||||||
| 30 | 6 | "Dedication" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 20, 2024[S4 2] | |
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Jesus recounts the Greek-speaking king Antiochus IV Epiphanes's "abomination of desolation" in the land of Israel in the aftermath of the death of Alexander the Great. They mark remembrance of the Feast of Dedication. Jesus preaches that he is the "door" to salvation. In response to the declarations of Jesus about being saved after death, the irked Sadducees retort that there is no resurrection. When the infuriated conservative Jewish leaders begin to stone Jesus, He leaves the temple (John 8:59). | ||||||
| 31 | 7 | "The Last Sign" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 23, 2024[S4 3] | |
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After Jesus resurrects Lazarus in Bethany, Thomas questions Jesus as to why he isn't bringing Ramah (his deceased fiancée) or John the Baptist back to life. Jesus tells Lazarus that the latter's resurrection would be his "last public sign" as far as miracles on Earth are concerned. | ||||||
| 32 | 8 | "Humble" | Dallas Jenkins | Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson | June 30, 2024[S4 3][S4 4] | |
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After having defeated the Ammonites, king David of ancient Israel enters Jerusalem when he greets his wife Abigail and hugs his son Daniel. They celebrate Passover. Caiphas concedes that the Roman Empire has stripped the Sanhedrin of the legal punishment of execution. Thus, he explains that only Roman leaders can execute Jesus. Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus with spikenard. Simon Z and Matthew "borrow" a donkey to fulfill the Zechariah prophecy about a king riding upon a donkey. | ||||||
- ^ a b c Episodes 1–3 were released in theaters February 1, 2024[4]
- ^ a b c Episodes 4–6 were released in theaters February 15, 2024[4]
- ^ a b Episodes 7–8 were released in theaters February 29, 2024[4]
- ^ Episode 8, originally planned for streaming release June 27, 2024, was delayed due to the scheduled Presidential debate.[6]
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- ^ Parke, Caleb (January 7, 2019). "Story about life of Jesus emerges as largest crowdfunded entertainment project in history". Fox News. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c Toone, Trent (December 5, 2022). "'The Chosen' announces streaming release date". Deseret News. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Seariac, Hanna (December 5, 2022). "It's official: Season 4 of 'The Chosen' will have a unique release". Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ Wise, Talia (January 16, 2023). "'The Chosen' Creators' Big Season 3 Finale Announcement Crashes Website". CBN News. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Sanders, Savannah (June 24, 2024). "The Chosen Season 4 Finale Gets Disappointing Streaming Release Announcement". The Direct.