Summary
- The Chosen will chronicle Jesus’ crucifixion in season 6 and his resurrection in season 7, providing crucial insight into the show’s future direction.
- The show takes its time to establish Jesus’ character and the motivations of his followers, which explains why the crucifixion is three seasons away.
- There are still many significant events to cover before Jesus’ death, including his departure from Galilee, the Judean Ministry, the Perean Ministry, and the events of Passion Week.
As the first major multi-season series to tackle the life of Jesus of Nazareth, the question of when the resurrection will happen in The Chosen is understandably a major concern for viewers. Providing a detail-oriented exploration of one of history’s most revered yet ambiguous figures is no easy task. With each season, The Chosen has looked to blend creative license with historical accuracy to shed light on Christ’s life and legacy. As a result, perhaps his most infamous act is a key consideration for creator Dallas Jenkins and the rest of The Chosen team.
A critical hit since its debut in 2017, The Chosen has gone from near-obscurity to mainstream success. Centering on the life of an adult Jesus, the show dramatizes his relationship with other major Christian figures such as Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, and Judas Iscariot, all through a pseudo-historical lens. This makes The Chosen both an interesting account of real events and a compelling drama in its own right. However, given this adherence to real history, major moments in Jesus’ life (and death) loom large in the show’s future, bringing The Chosen‘s timeline under some scrutiny.
Jesus’ Crucifixion Will Happen In The Chosen Season 6, And Christ’s Resurrection In Season 7
According to Dallas Jenkins (via Deadline), The Chosen will chronicle Jesus’ crucifixion in season 6, before tackling his resurrection in season 7. Though Jenkins jokingly caveated this reveal with a “spoilers!” warning, this information provides some crucial insight on the direction the show will take in the future, as well as its pace. Given that the crucifixion is three seasons away, it is clear that The Chosen seasons 4–6 will take its time, rather than rushing towards the most famous moment in Jesus’ life.
While planning several seasons ahead of production may seem ambitious in an era where cancelation is commonplace, The Chosen has always had a clear approach to its subject. The show’s epic scope deliberately takes its time in establishing Jesus’ character, as well as his followers’ varying motivations and personalities. Given how much there is still to cover in Christ’s life, as well as the lives of those around him, it makes perfect sense that The Chosen will wait a full three seasons before handling his death.
The Chosen Season 4’s Release Plan Is Wild, But It’s Guaranteed To Be A Major Success
Chronicling the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, The Chosen season 4 is gearing up for an ambitious multi-week release next year.
What Still Needs To Happen In The Chosen Before Jesus’ Crucifixion
With The Chosen season 3 finishing with miracles like the feeding of the five thousand and walking on water, the show still has plenty of ground to cover before Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. It is already known that The Chosen season 4 will include the death of John the Baptist, as well as exploring the aftermath of season 3’s major revelations. However, even though Christ’s death is still over two full seasons away, there are plenty of fascinating events for the show to cover.
The major periods that the show is still yet to cover include Jesus’ departure from Galilee, the Judean Ministry, the Perean Ministry (which included dramatic events such as the revival of Lazarus), and the events of Passion Week. Given this rich history, it’s clear that there is no shortage of stories for future seasons of The Chosen to tell. Although the crucifixion itself continues to overshadow the show’s events, these other significant milestones will ensure that The Chosen remains one of the most dramatic and engaging accounts of Jesus’ life.