For years, movies have been an influential faith-based genre, occupying nearly every corner of its unique world, whether in theaters or on home video. But a series of new faith-based television series are helping to redefine the field.
The latest faith-based television series is county rescue, whose first episode launches on Great American Pure Flix on February 23rd and Great American Family on February 26th, follows the story of paramedic trainees competing for one job. Starring Brett Varbel and Julia Riley.
county rescue is just the latest faith-centered television series in a field that has historically been dominated by theatrical and streaming drama films. Another series focused on faith, going homeis entering its second season on Great American Pure Flix. Other recent ones include: Saved by Grace and live + local.
Producer Sean Bosky county rescue and the CEO of Canyon Productions (Divine influence, redeeming love, heaven-sent one), said the television series would be a natural fit for family-friendly streaming platforms such as Great American Pure Flix.
“I think they’re trying to tune in to what the audience wants,” Bosky told Christian Headlines.
Creator and director Brian Bo (I’m not ashamed to find you and the world we’ll create), said the television format allows writers to be more creative.
“I hadn’t worked much in the television world,” he told Christian Headlines. “So I was really excited to experiment with that medium. And it’s really fun to not have to have everything close up and just have these more open-ended story arcs. And cliffhangers. You can also be creative and dig deeper into the characters. That’s what television offers and it’s really great.”
The series depicts God at work in the daily lives of lifeguards, Bosky said.
“I care a lot about how God appears in stories,” he said. “And that’s the life we live. We don’t walk around telling everyone about Jesus every moment. But the Lord certainly has a deep impact on our lives. That’s why I was excited to see the series come together as the characters integrate their faiths. This format is built for adventure and adversity.”
He added, “I think the audience will enjoy it, too.”
Photo credit: GreatAmerican Family/County Rescue
Michael Faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His story was published in Baptist Press. Christianity Today, Christian Poecent, of leaf chronicle, of toronto star and of knoxville news sentinel.
