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'''''The Chosen''''' is a television drama based on the life of [[Jesus Christ]], created, directed, and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. 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.<ref name="ref1">{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Evan F. |date=March 18, 2020 |title='The Chosen': Elgin filmmaker wants people to 'Binge Jesus' on an app |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/18/21185293/dallas-jenkins-chosen-jesus-vidangel-christ-bible-streaming-app |access-date=May 5, 2020 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}}</ref><ref name="ref2">{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Jeannie |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Chosen': Record-breaking TV series about Jesus debuts worldwide |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/the-chosen-record-breaking-tv-series-about-jesus-debuts-worldwide.html |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=The Christian Post}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ref3">{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Chris |title=New TV Series The Chosen a Modern Day 'Five Loaves and Two Fish' Story |url=http://www1.cbn.com/television/new-tv-series-chosen-modern-day-five-loaves-and-two-fish-story |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=CBN}}</ref> The series portrays Jesus "through the eyes of those who met him". In addition to [[VidAngel]] and its own app, the series airs on several streaming services.
'''''The Chosen''''' is a television drama based on the life of [[Jesus Christ]], created, directed, and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. 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.<ref name="ref1">{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Evan F. |date=March 18, 2020 |title='The Chosen': Elgin filmmaker wants people to 'Binge Jesus' on an app |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/18/21185293/dallas-jenkins-chosen-jesus-vidangel-christ-bible-streaming-app |access-date=May 5, 2020 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}}</ref><ref name="ref2">{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Jeannie |date=December 13, 2019 |title='The Chosen': Record-breaking TV series about Jesus debuts worldwide |url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/the-chosen-record-breaking-tv-series-about-jesus-debuts-worldwide.html |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=The Christian Post}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ref3">{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Chris |title=New TV Series The Chosen a Modern Day 'Five Loaves and Two Fish' Story |url=http://www1.cbn.com/television/new-tv-series-chosen-modern-day-five-loaves-and-two-fish-story |access-date=January 4, 2021 |website=CBN}}</ref> The series portrays Jesus "through the eyes of those who met him". In addition to [[VidAngel]] and its own app, the series airs on several streaming services.
== Overview ==
''The Chosen'' is a multi-season television drama about Jesus Christ. Series creator [[Dallas Jenkins]] wanted to create a series about Christ that could be "binge watched." Jenkins' intention was not only to dig deeper into the people who encountered Jesus and to see Jesus through the eyes of those who met him, but also to show him in a way that is more "personal, intimate, immediate."
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.
The first season introduces Jesus and the calling of his initial disciples. The second season focuses on the beginning of his public ministry and what happens as word of his ministry begins to spread.
The final two seasons of the planned seven season show are intended to chronicle his death and resurrection.