Released in with its pilot episode, "The Shepherd," The Chosen has grown into a historical drama series that provides a groundbreaking, multi-season portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of those who knew Him. Series Foundation and Production
The writing team—including Dallas Jenkins, Ryan Swanson, and Tyler Thompson—focuses on authentic historical and cultural research to ground the biblical narrative in a first-century context. 2017 - The Chosen
Jenkins aimed to create a "binge-able" show that humanizes biblical figures, presenting Jesus and His disciples as relatable, "down-to-earth" individuals with humor and personal flaws. Released in with its pilot episode, "The Shepherd,"