Jinger Jarrett

When the Passion of the Christ came out, it became the definitive movie/series for me on the life of Christ. Jim Caviezel's performance as Jesus was so moving, and the movie was so beautifully acted and directed, it should have been nominated for and won the Academy Award. As emotional as the Passion of the Christ is, it doesn't even come close to the emotions and humanity of Christ that the Chosen will evoke. Jonathan Roumie's portrayal of Jesus, I believe, is probably the most accurate portrayal of Jesus as his life is presented in the Bible. It's a very human and relatable Jesus, and the series makes it clear that so many loved Jesus because he understood them. Roumie really does a great job of demonstrating just how much Jesus loves us. His portrayal definitely deepened my love for Christ as well as my desire to be more like him. I found acting excellent. These are real people, not what you normally find in Hollywood. They are incredibly beautiful and attractive people though. The difference is that they offer characterizations and acting skills that make the people they portray so easy to relate to. One of the things I enjoyed the most in watching this series is the conflict among the disciples. Jesus had a huge job on his hands if even half of what is portrayed in the series about the disciples is true. I felt a real sense of what these people were really like as fellow human beings instead of just some remote figures who played a part in developing the church. I'll admit I cried quite a lot while watching this. If you're a Christian looking for healing and therapeutic catharsis, this may just be what you're looking for. If you want to deepen your relationship with Jesus and move past all the religion often heaped on us by the church, this is definitely for you. You will laugh. You will cry. Even if you've heard the story of Jesus a thousand times, you'll love the journey with this series, and you'll be mesmerized by the retelling of the life of Jesus and the disciples. Best series I binge watched in 2021. Definitely worth your time.