Watch 1.5 - The Chosen - The Wedding Gift and thousands of other movies & shows online in HD. [6][better source needed], The first four episodes were released in April and the last four in November 2019. Watch for FREE now at www.thechosen.tv/app. I have one suggestion for the next DVD that is put out. 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. Watch ‘The Chosen’ TV Series About Jesus On YouTube. They thought that the Magi were coming to reclaim Israel through battle. After being spit on, John and Big James demand that Jesus let them call down fire on the Samaritans, but Jesus tells them that their work is for future generations. Jonathan who played Jesus, made it so believable and moving. That is extremely important because of the implication of priesthood as Jesus was not only of the line of Judah but also on both Mary and Joseph’s side there was intermarriage going on with the tribe of Levi making Jesus next in line after John the Baptist’s death to be the rightful high priest of the Zadokite lineage (Aaronic Priesthood). Welcome to The Chosen army, where you can start conversations while supporting The Chosen: Long Sleeves, Short Sleeves, Hoodies, Beanies, and Posters for Men, Women, and Youth. Jesus and His followers encounter both love and hatred as a result of their newfound popularity. A troubled woman wrestling with demons. Episode 5: A character goes to a place of ill repute, which may have something to do with Mary Magdalene facing someone from her dark past. I think he was already promoted from centurion to a higher position in episode 106. A gifted accountant ostracised from his family and people. [5], 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. But these simple men, particularly a devout young cripple, had a world-shaking visit--which began to change this world forever. [14] 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. [9] Messianic rabbi Jason Sobel, Catholic priest Father David Guffey and Evangelical New Testament professor Dr. Doug Huffman review scripts, including providing facts or context on the biblical, cultural, and socio-political history. 03-20-2020. A young tax collector ostracized by society. 'At the close, as credits rolled, tears welled and then came heaving sobs. Jesus befriends and teaches the group of children who discover His camp on the outskirts of Capernaum. This is why it says in Matthew 2:3 that Herod was disturbed and all of Jerusalem with him. Andrew spots a familiar face waiting for them on the shores of Galilee. At some point, not necessarily in this episode, Jesus and John the Baptist have a long conversation about Jesus’ future ministry. When it speaks of the Magi coming to Jerusalem to worship the King of the Jews because they had seen a star to the east, we have to understand what was at play during that time. I am so excited to see what comes next and wish it was done so I can get the next seasons. Tens of millions of people across the globe are shuttered in their homes in an effort to contain the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Read more. While bringing a lamb acceptable for sacrifice to Bethlehem, a shepherd hears the angelic announcement and is witness to the birth of the Lamb of God. [22] It is currently being translated to 70 languages, with priority on translating it into the 10 most common languages.[23]. A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. 'This is so powerful,' was all I could manage to say.' I get that there is no Biblical basis and the relationship is entirely made up,…but I really enjoyed the relationship between Matthew and Gaius. 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[12], Jenkins made a short film, The Shepherd, for his church in Elgin, Illinois, U.S., filming it on a friend's farm in Marengo. Episode 1, Thunder: Jesus and His current disciples enter Samaria and meet up with Thomas and Ramah. Along with performances, “Christmas with The Chosen” will feature a sneak peek of season 2 of the crowd-supported series. [16] ( Log Out /  Jesus and His students complete their preparations and leave Capernaum for Samaria. Maybe he keeps getting promoted throughout the series and winds up being “the centurian”. Backstories and some characters or dialogue have been added. Watch 'The Chosen' for Free on VidAngel. Jesus meets with a suffering woman at Jacob's Well and announces that He is the Messiah. Simon and Matthew continue to feud with each other. Episode 8: Focuses on a big moment that takes Jesus’ earthly ministry to a new level. However, all biblical and historical context and any artistic imagination are designed to support the truth and intention of the Scriptures. … John the Baptist was a Zadokite Priest (the rightful priestly line to the ministry to God, not the Hellenized priests of the line of Eli, nor the Maccabeean priests that took power after the Maccabean revolt). 3) Purchase the DVD/BluRay here: The Chosen Store. I liked at the end of each episode when Dallas interviews one of the actors and what they have to say on what it meant to them to be a part of it. Episode 6: At some point during the season, not necessarily this episode, a subplot is introduced about a band of zealots, some of whom are crucified. The season overall focuses on group dynamics between the disciples and introduces at least two more key characters. In this episode, it seems like, for some reason, that the disciples are split up into pairs of two each. The baptism of Jesus by non other than John the Baptist was the ritual purification needed to become a priest according to written Torah. I just finished watching the commentary to episode 5 and was devastated to hear that you will not likely be doing a flashback to the baptism of Jesus and this show has given me such a closer relationship with Jesus that I would hate to see such an integral part of the story of Jesus missing from the show entirely. Episode 7: If Jesus and His current disciples return to Capernaum by this time, He will possibly have an encounter with Quintus. We hope to see you there! I bought the DVD and Devotional Book and have recommended it to everyone I know. Watch 1.1 - The Chosen - I Have Called You by Name and thousands of other movies & shows online in HD. [18] This marks the first time a production not affiliated with the LDS church has been granted access to film on this set. The Chosen app ; DVD/Blu-ray (US) The Chosen website VidAngel (US) The Chosen app. Two brothers struggle with their tax debts to Rome while a … Many of the disciples are tired from their journey and previous work, so as they rest, they discuss what has been happening in the past few weeks. A religious leader questioning his faith tradition. Social media influencers and big fans of The Chosen, Paul and Morgan Olliges, joined us on set as background actors after their fans helped finance their trip to Texas. Emily Jones. From The Chosen’s YouTube channel The Chosen: How to watch . Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. [5] 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. And a second thanks for all that this show is doing for myself and so many others around the world, may God continue to bless you through the work you are doing!! Nicodemus meets with Jesus by night. Is Gaius not returning? Matthew struggles to reconcile the miracles he has witnessed with reality. Wish this was a full length movie. He is not listed in the returning characters. Full Series: every season & episode. This page was last edited on 17 February 2021, at 14:41. ‎See the record-shattering series about Jesus that has a 9.9 on IMDb. [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. [13] VidAngel suggested putting the short film on Facebook as a concept pilot to generate interest for Jenkins' idea of a multi-season series. Please help this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. I watched all episodes online then bought the DVD online to pay it forward. ( Log Out /  Elsewhere, Thomas takes issue with Matthew being in the group due to Matthew’s former tax collection work. At some point, Simon the Zealot is tasked with assassinating Atticus but is distracted by his friend’s sudden ability to walk. It's an extraordinarily created piece and a labor of love in motion. 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous. Download The Chosen and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Or maybe it’s Matthew. The disciples are struggling with forgiveness and other painful events that have happened throughout the season. Episode 2: Matthew begins to find his place among the disciples, despite the fact that some of them don’t like him. Change ), New & Upcoming Christian Entertainment – Box Office Revolution, Follow Box Office Revolution on WordPress.com, Following the Subplots of The Chosen (Season 1, Mid-Season Update), The Trail {Let God} [2013] (Movie Review), When Calls the Heart, Season 1 (Series Review), Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (Movie Review), 2020 Box Office Revolution Entertainment Awards. I beg you to please reconsider and will give my reason for such a request. At this point, the actor playing Gaius (Kirk B. R. Woller) hasn’t been spotted on set during the current shoot, and the character has never been mentioned in any of the videos or social media material. It Has Relatable Characters. Overarching Season Themes: People finding their place in Jesus’ earthly ministry and the group dynamics of the disciples, Returning Characters: Jesus, Simon, Andrew, Mary Magdalene, Matthew, John son of Zebedee, Big James, Little James, Thaddeus, Mary the mother of Jesus, Thomas, Ramah, Eden, Photina, Neriah, Shmuel, Yussif, Tamar, The First Paralytic, Quintus, Rivka, John the Baptizer, Barnaby, Shula, New Characters: Philip, Nathanael, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot, Melech, Rebecca, Chedva, Gershon, Nedim, Kaphni, Yanni, Atticus. This short episode, made before The Chosen series was conceived, is a take on the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of some local shepherds: simple working men. However, it’s *possible* (not confirmed) that Gaius could show up again during Season 2’s second filming in January. Below, check out the full lineup, and check out the YouTube link above where you can stream Chosen on November 23 at 8 P.M. EST. Viewers are encouraged to read the gospels. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. In this ground-breaking first season of The Chosen see how Jesus reaches each of these and more as He works His first miracles and embarks on His ministry to change the world. Set in the Brooklyn of the 1940s, the story elucidates the friendship between two young Jews of differing factions. I read the book and now viewed the film. Season 1 was unbelieveable. [5], The series' success is attributed to artistic storytelling and cultural relevance, while staying true to the message of the gospels. The opening credits of the first episode include the following: The Chosen is based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ. Also, not necessarily in this episode, Shmuel and Yanni begin looking for Jesus by interviewing people in various areas. Also, sometime, not necessarily in this episode, Shmuel goes to the city of Tiberias to meet with Yanni at a wailing wall. Some locations and timelines have been combined or condensed. With his life and family under threat from Rome, Simon spends one last night fishing in a desperate attempt to square his debts. Watch The Chosen and thousands of other movies & shows online in HD. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It is an impressive story by one of America's greatest story-tellers of what religion does to a committed individual. After introducing them to everyone in town, Photina invites the whole group over for dinner, but her husband, Neriah, doesn’t know what to think about this. Season 2 will almost certainly be complete by next year, but there’s a chance that the first half of Season 2 could be released later this year Stay tuned for more updates! I love The Chosen! The paralytic is friends with Simon the Zealot. Season 1, episode 6 is the first inclusion of Kavousi in the opening credits. In light of these challenging and fearful times, we believe the message and stories of Christ are more important and relevant than ever. The Chosen is a classic. The most amazing story to show Him as a real person with real people surrounding Him instead of like a person who walked around glowing all the time. Rama’s father Kaphni, after talking to Jesus, gives his daughter permission to travel with the group. Have watched all of Season One. Each investor received equity in the show and is regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The special will stream on BYUtv, YouTube, Facebook, The Chosen App as well as TBN, UPtv, and the Hillsong Channel. The original names, locations and phrases have been transliterated into English for anything spoken. Andrew and Philip try to stop Tamar and the first paralytic from preaching about Jesus. Philip and Nathanael are introduced as characters since John the Baptist refers Philip to Jesus, which prompts Philip to talk to Nathanael about the new Rabbi. Stay tuned! It presents a well-known Bible story in a fresh way and somehow involves a wedding and the Healing at the Pool of Bethesda. We definitely agree! The Bible makes mention of this in a few ways, one of those ways being that when Jesus faces the High Priest in the Temple, the High Priest tears his garments, therefore making null and void his own power as High Priest. The short film received over 15 million views around the world. 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. Perhaps you identify with the struggles of Peter. Sometime during this episode, some of the characters enter Jerusalem. [17] 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. Jesus and His disciples stay at an inn for the night, and they spend several days in Samaria. Again, I know not really the story of Jesus and the disciples…but I, nevertheless, always looked forward to scene changes with Matthew and Gaius and would enjoy seeing a few more…. [15] Season 2 is currently in production and is expected to be released close to Easter in 2021. The filming was supplemented by a sound stage and visual effects. Click here and start watching The Chosen in seconds. Now when is Season 2? Filming Fall 2020 and Winter 2021; releasing Spring 2021, Writer(s): Ryan Swanson, Tyler Thompson, Dallas Jenkins, Kurt Gebhards, Director(s): Dallas Jenkins, Adam Drake, Mitch Hudson, Producer(s): Chad Gunderson, Justin Tolley, Derral Eves, Ricky Ray Butler, Earl Seals, Matthew Faraci, Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson, Starring: Jonathan Roumie, Shahar Issac, Paras Patel, Noah James, Elizabeth Tabish, George Xanthis, Abe Martell, Giavani Cairo, Jordan Walker Ross, Joey Vahedi, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Vanessa Benavente, Brandon Potter, Lara Silva, Kenneisha Thompson, Vanessa DeSilvio, Maz Siam, Shaan Sharma, Ivan Jasso, Amber Shana Williams, Noé de la Garza, Yoshi Barrigas, Austin Alleman, Joseph Campbell, Alaa Safi, Nene Nwoko, Elijah Alexander, David Amito, Josh Zagoren, Luke Dimyan, Charan Prabhakar, Aalok Mehta, Anne Beyer. The Sons of Thunder (John and Big James), after tilling some soil for a disabled farmer, are mistreated by some of the townspeople, who throw rocks at them for being Jews. The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season series based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ. Episode 3, Matthew 4:24: Based on its titular verse, this bottle episode depicts the current disciples taking turns helping Jesus with the many who are coming for healing. Nathanael, an architect, has just gone through a career failure and is skeptical of Jesus. *Note: All products shipped within 10 BUSINESS days of order. A charismatic fisherman struggling with debt. This not only gives you lifetime digital access to season 1 of The Chosen, but it helps send streams all over the world to others who may not otherwise have the chance to watch. The Chosen, Season 2 (Spring 2021) Clancy Once Again (Movie Review) The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection (April 2022) The Baxters, Season 1 (status unknown) Following the Subplots of The Chosen (Season 1, Mid-Season Update) Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (Movie Review) A Box of Faith (Movie Review) New & Upcoming Christian Entertainment The show contains incredible historical, biblical and theological accuracy while still maintaining a sense of wonder and creativity. The episode begins with a montage of scenes depicting a character’s early life, possibly that of the paralytic by the pool. Watch 1.7 - The Chosen - Invitations and thousands of other movies & shows online in HD. THE CHOSEN is designed to live in perfect balance between faithful biblical storytelling and imaginative exploration. They had the job of anointing and worshiping the next king of the Parthian Empire known to the eastern part of the world as the King of Kings. Gilly. Plot Synopsis: Season 2 of the groundbreaking new series follows Jesus and His disciples during his earthly ministry outside of Capernaum. Report abuse. MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR I’ve been a believer my whole life, I’ve attended Christian schools my whole life, and I’ve heard the stories of Jesus countless times. "There’s little doubt that THE CHOSEN will soon become one of the most well-known and celebrated pieces of Christian media in history." - Joni Eareckson Tada The Parthian Empire was the world power that was rivaling Rome during this period and Israel, sitting directly in the middle of the two empires had just been taken over by the Romans in the generation before Jesus. [21], Season 1 has a 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes from eight reviews. Such a wonderful show!! Also, a character wonders if there’s more to life than what he’s currently experiencing. The Chosen is a television drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. All episodes of the first season of The Chosen - an inspired and well-done story of Jesus based on the Gospels. [19], 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. The first episode begins in AD 26 in Capernaum, where we meet Sanhedrin member and Pharisee Nicodemus touring the region, tax collector Matthew, fishermen brothers Simon and Andrew, demon-possessed Mary Magdalene and wandering craftsman Jesus. This career failure is related to a building collapsing, and Nathanael believes it’s due to his overconfidence. The film is a genre in its own right. After witnessing the healing of a leper on the road to Capernaum, a woman forces her paralytic friend through the crowd to meet Jesus. Can’t wait for what comes next. Pingback: New & Upcoming Christian Entertainment – Box Office Revolution. [20], Episode 8 from Season 1 earned two Movieguide Award nominations in 2020. Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.