The Chosen: Season 1

Season overview

The Chosen is an American Christian religious-historical drama television series that premiered in 2019. Created, directed, and co-written by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins, the series serves as the first multi-season production focused on the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. The narrative is primarily set in Judaea and Galilee during the first century against the backdrop of Roman oppression. The series is characterized as a historical drama that explores the life of Christ through the perspectives of those who encountered him.

The story centers on various individuals whose lives intersect with Jesus, including a fisherman struggling with debt, a woman wrestling with demons, a publican ostracized by his community, and a religious leader questioning his own beliefs. The cast includes actors such as Elizabeth Tabish, George H. Xanthis, Shahar Isaac, and Jonathan Roumie. As a production, the series aims to provide an authentic look at the revolutionary life of Jesus. It is categorized under the genres of action, adventure, family, and drama, and it holds a TV-PG rating. The show remains a significant project documenting the ministry of Jesus as viewed by the people who knew him during that era.