The Chosen is more than just another retelling of the life of Jesus Christ. Here's what the series does that makes it stand out.
There's no denying that The Chosen, a small, independent television series about the life of Jesus Christ and His followers, has become a global phenomenon. Since filmmaking began over 100 years ago, biblical epics have been re-told time and again, with new takes on the familiar stories. Be it the tales of Moses, Samson, or King David, the Bible has remained consistent source material for Hollywood for decades, even if most adaptations are a poor reflection of the scriptures .
The series, set in the first century A.D., follows characters like Simon Peter , Matthew the tax collector , Mary Magdalene , Nicodemus the Pharisee , Gaius the Roman centurion , and a host of others, including the rest of Jesus' future apostles. As everyone interacts with, encounters, and responds to the miracles and teachings of Jesus, which prove revolutionary , the entire region is set on fire as a result.
While some might criticize Roumie's "funny Jesus" who laughs, makes jokes, and shows a wide range of emotions, that's not a flaw. Rather, The Chosen fights to make Christ more accessible to general audiences without sacrificing his message in return. By making Jesus relatable, the show reminds us that he too, despite being the Son of God, is equally a man.
Of course, other portrayals of Christ have done this too, but with disastrous results. Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ comes to mind, which reflects on Jesus' encounter with Satan in the Middle Eastern wilderness. Of course, many have pointed out that Willem Dafoe's depiction is explicitly heretical, but what his performance fails to do properly is rectify Christ's divinity with his humanity.
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