The Chosen has been criticized by fans for “rushing” the ministry of Jesus, with the series “skipping good stories” to get to Holy Week.
Dallas Jenkins’ series has been an extraordinary success for the most part. It’s the biggest audience-funded project in TV history, it’s been viewed by millions across the world, reviews have been generally positive, and its fourth season has already grossed nearly $20 million at the box office.
However, as to be expected with a show revolving around Jesus’ life and teachings, some viewers have some reservations about its approach to the Gospels. For example, the fact it likely won’t include the transfiguration was recently branded a “huge mistake” by fans online.
As the story progresses towards the Passion, fans are wary of how Jesus’ teachings and key moments are being “rushed.”
The Chosen fans say Jesus’ story is being “rushed”
In a Reddit post, u/Optimal-Zombie8705 said they’re “starting to dislike that they are skipping over a good amount of stories to get to Holy Week,” citing the restoration of Legion, his dinner with a Pharisee, healing the 10 men with leprosy, and other moments.
“I still love the show but I feel them skipping over other important parts of the ministry to get to the end kinda takes away from the magic of the show which Was making the story of Jesus more human and personal,” they added.
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Others agree. “There wasn’t any particular thing from Jesus’s ministry that I really wanted to see that they’ve skipped over, but they have missed a lot,” one wrote, also hoping that they don’t end a later season with the crucifixion, as it “would be such a negative thing.”
“Why skip over the important stories you mention and spend so much time on a made-up story about Ramah and Thomas? I don’t understand why Dallas chose these wild stories that just wound up upsetting or bothering viewers and fans,” another commented.
However, fans have also defended Jenkins’ storytelling decisions. “I can’t be mad about it, particularly in theory. Many of the Gospels take a massive disproportionate amount of their text to tell the story. I can’t fault The Chosen for doing the same thing,” one argued.
“For the last time, The Chosen is NOT the Bible. It’s a TV show, and it takes effort and money to write a scene and put actors to play their roles and recite their lines. Just read your Bible in order to enjoy the stories that won’t be presented in the show,” another wrote.
