It won’t be long before our fans can catch up on I Was Chosen right from their living rooms. Prime Video recently shared the streaming schedule, following their announcement in February that they would be the show’s exclusive platform.
The first two episodes are set to premiere on June 15, with episodes three to five rolling out on June 22, and the finale, episodes six to eight, arriving on June 29. Oh, and for those who haven’t seen the first four seasons yet, they’re already available to stream.
Viewers in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America will also get to check out the new season in July.
Season 5, titled Selected: The Final Dinner, had a successful theatrical run, earning nearly $60 million. This season picks up on the last days of Jesus, as portrayed by Jonathan Lemiem. It captures his entry into Jerusalem, where he confronts corruption and eventually leads to betrayal. The story unfolds as Jesus shares his final meal with his closest followers while Judas, his betrayer, makes a secret deal.
Dallas Jenkins, the show’s creator and director, highlighted that one of the main themes in this season is about trust and surrender—how can one have faith in challenging times? During a recent livestream, he pondered, “Can you still have faith, even when things don’t make sense?”
Jenkins emphasized that Season 5 will include scenes lifted directly from the Bible. He and the writing team are looking for ways to depict these moments in more artistic, yet still faithful, styles. He’s keen on exploring how to provide a fresh take on stories audiences are likely familiar with.
As he notes, it’s crucial to go back to the Bible for the definitive account of these events, but the show aims to enhance that experience through unique portrayals.
