Despite the recent CW overhaul,The Chosenwill once again head to the broadcast network following their acquisition of the first three seasons in June 2023. This follows a lengthy legal battle, announced by creatorDallas Jenkinsin March, that saw a dispute between Angel Studios and The Chosen, LLC. Despite expectations that thefourth season would eventually air on the CW, the aforementioned legal complications did leave fans uncertain of the show’s streaming future, with this announcement likely to be met by many with a sigh of relief.The Chosenjoins the renewal of bothAll-AmericanSeason 7andPenn & Teller: Fool Usin Season 11 on The CW.
Season 4 ofThe Chosendebuted onThe Chosenapp on June 2, with thesecond episode coming on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Subsequent episodes will be released bi-weekly on both Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET and Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET. For those who cannot access the series viaThe Chosenapp, episodes are also releasing on BYUtv. However, viewers will have to wait 24 hours after the episode has already been made available onThe Chosenapp, meaning tonight is the launch of Season 4 on BYUtv. All of this comes after the fourth season wasexclusively shown in theaters back in February 2024.
‘The Chosen’ is a Boundary-Breaking Series
The prospect of tackling one of the world’s oldest and biggest stories is nothing short of daunting, withThe Chosenthe firstmulti-season series about the life of Jesus Christ. Initially unsuccessful, the 2020 pandemic would see the show quickly gain popularity, although that still saw many major publications ignore its existence. Then the series came to streaming, with the likes of Netflix, Peacock, and, eventually, the CW realizing its potential. Now a series beloved by millions, each season seems tooutperform the last in terms of scope and performance, with the fourth receiving plenty of praise from critics, includingCollider’s own Michael John Petty, who said:
“The cinematography, costumes, production, and set design elevate this series far beyond the dismissive “faith-based” label it’s often filed under. No expense has been spared to make The Chosen feel like a big-budget streaming series set in the first century A.D., and that production value has only increased over time. Additionally, Shahar Isaac, who perhaps had more to do last season than in the three episodes provided for review,has proven himself both a strong and complex leading man who can still surprise us even now. Simon Peter is likely The Chosen’s most complex character, full of internal contradictions and a hot-headed brashness — but following that impressive Season 3 finale (“Sustenance”), Isaac unveils a different side of the future apostle, reminding us that there’s still a lot in store for Peter going forward.”
The ChosenSeason 4 is available to watch viaThe Chosenapp and has now officially been picked up by The CW. Seasons 1-3 ofThe Chosenare available on The CW.
The Chosen
The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
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