Behind the Stories on ‘The Chosen’

This popular Bible-based series creatively reimagines Jesus’s day.

(L to R) Simon Zee (Alaa Safi), Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), and Simon Peter (Shahar Isaac) in Season 4 of "The Chosen," released exclusively in theaters since Feb. 1, 2024. Courtesy of The Chosen/Mike Kubeisy

It’s impossible to have a spoiler alert when everyone knows how the story ends.

That doesn’t mean a writer can’t add a few surprises along the way. This might be why the faith-based series “The Chosen” is so popular. If you’re familiar with the Bible and the life of Jesus, you’ll see a great deal you don’t expect.