Okay, I don't usually rate anything a 10/10 on IMDb... like ever, but this right here, this episode, is one of the very few things that I would consider absolutely perfect. This episode, for me, is right up there "Cut Man" (Daredevil s1e2) and "Felina" (Breaking Bad s5e16), and I mean that! From the constant anxiety poured out to us from the unique shaky cam style cinematography, reflected by the actual anxiety poured out to us from the shockingly good acting given from every single person on screen, and shockingly good writing given to us from Dallas Jenkins; To the appropriately dramatic and deep music throughout the whole episode, this is a perfectly crafted, hour long, rollercoaster of emotions that, so far is the best that this show can offer. Please, if you haven't seen this show already, just watch this episode at least, and I promise you, you wouldn't be able to help but watch more.
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Nazareth
atlantaredsox1226 December 2022
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Spine tingling. Blows my mind that so many people that Jesus grew up around rejected Him when He proclaimed to be the coming of the Messiah. This episode beautifully shows how heartbroken He must have been. I also like that they had Lazarus in this episode. There is a ton of foreshadowing in this episode as well. Jonathan Roumie continues to be the best Jesus ever put on screen. Dallas Jenkins and his crew also continue to show all of us how impactful the Bible still is (and always should) to those who will listen. God is doing an amazing work through the cast and crew and I look forward to what comes next!
"I am the law of Moses"
jaxlb5 January 2023
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Wow this episode is fire!! I love this show so much. The chosen is written so beautifully and the actors are very well acted. It may not be perfect to the Bible but that's near impossible and Jonathan Roumie is the best Jesus in cinema history. God is really working through this show to help people see the love of Jesus and the truth because you can't have one without the other. I love how they put lazareth in this episode to foreshadow his death and resurrection. And it's also sad that Jesus was rejected by everyone in his hometown and that they were even gonna go as far to kill him. Thank you Dallas Jenkins.
Holy WOW!
epperfectgirl-5032330 January 2023
Every time he makes a statement from a synagogue, it IS amazing-stunning! The Gospels are coming alive like I've never seen or heard before in my life! It makes a huge difference to have someone who has a relationship with God portraying Jesus! And the portrayal of the disciples is just outstanding! I want to encourage those who are a part of this project. I didn't know I could grow closer to Him through something like this. It's refreshingly original and on a level I never expected. Thank you to each member who has been a part of this production! Thank you, thank you, thank you! KEEP GOING!!!
The stakes get higher and the episode captures it perfectly.
jorgelazarodiaz31 March 2023
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We read in the Gospels how Jesus' trip home to Nazareth doesn't go well. Everyone there has heard that there own local is doing great things. I knew that, but the episode shows how he must have felt as someone returning to his home town, as a son and as a friend and acquaintance to these people.
The relationship between Jesus and Mary is shown so tenderly. They know things won't go well. Mary is concerned. She knows what lies ahead for him. Jesus feels for his mother. The exchanges between them is so beautiful.
His speaking in the temple is so impactful yet I saw myself wanting him to hold back. You knew the trouble it would cause him.
The acting and his getting away from those ready to kill him is so well written.
I continue to love this series. Amen to Dallas Jenkins.
The relationship between Jesus and Mary is shown so tenderly. They know things won't go well. Mary is concerned. She knows what lies ahead for him. Jesus feels for his mother. The exchanges between them is so beautiful.
His speaking in the temple is so impactful yet I saw myself wanting him to hold back. You knew the trouble it would cause him.
The acting and his getting away from those ready to kill him is so well written.
I continue to love this series. Amen to Dallas Jenkins.
in sinagogue
Kirpianuscus25 March 2023
Provocative sounds fair to be write about each episode of series. But this episode has the gift to reflect, in fair and precise manner , the word about prophet in his homeland. You feel this from the encounter with rabbi Benjamin and the game and the talk between Mother and Her Son .
But the precious scenes are the work of young Jesus near Joseph. And the tears of the savior front to the grave of the last.
Like previous episode, this represents a dialogue with the viewer. About past as seed of the future. About coming time . About testimony who must sait in Nazareth and about the last moments at home.
Yes, you know the story. And the series has no desire to say more. Only to help feel , or, more precise, understand moments who, grace to the beautiful work of entire team, are reveled as experiences of yourself.
But the precious scenes are the work of young Jesus near Joseph. And the tears of the savior front to the grave of the last.
Like previous episode, this represents a dialogue with the viewer. About past as seed of the future. About coming time . About testimony who must sait in Nazareth and about the last moments at home.
Yes, you know the story. And the series has no desire to say more. Only to help feel , or, more precise, understand moments who, grace to the beautiful work of entire team, are reveled as experiences of yourself.
The Power of Jesus' Words
rgguy-5956130 December 2023
We have so far seen Jesus speak and transform lives through scripture, sermons, compassion, and healing. But when Jesus.commands "This isn't going to happen... not today", and to see the people's response, shows an aspect of His authority which we knew he possessed but which was yet unseen in the series.
This episode also briefly shows a young Jesus with his earthly father, Joseph, with an object that we know will have some meaning shortly. The weight of the reality of what Jesus must do soon weighs very heavily on those close to him, and also on us, the viewers. What a very powerful episode.
This episode also briefly shows a young Jesus with his earthly father, Joseph, with an object that we know will have some meaning shortly. The weight of the reality of what Jesus must do soon weighs very heavily on those close to him, and also on us, the viewers. What a very powerful episode.
Return to Nazareth
l-perez-dancer25 February 2024
I've been an avid Bible student since I was 21 years old. Prior to that I lived my life without caring what my Creator thought about my choices. My Bible study has only increased in the over the 40 years since I first started reading the Gospel accounts.
I know the Bible very well and am thoroughly enjoying The Chosen series. Naturally, since I am so familiar with the Bible account, I have some opinions about this series. I believe it is important to point out that less than 10% of each episode of The Chosen is actually from the Bible accounts. Ninety percent of these episodes are embellishments; the producer's ideas of how the Bible characters may have spoken, looked and acted, beyond what is written in the Bible. I have no problem with those embellishments. As a matter of fact, I appreciate and enjoy much of the non-biblical inventions by the writers of this series.
I would like to speak about the good and the not so good embellishments created by the writers of this series. I hope you will not be offended by my critique.
Season 3, Episode 3 - Jesus goes back to Nazareth. Imagine that Adam did not sin against Yehovah and all his offspring were perfect. The level of focus and usable brain capacity you would have would be unimaginable. Jesus was a perfect man, he didn't make common mistakes like others. This episode contains a lot of embellishment. The Biblical account is not very detailed. I enjoyed Jesus' interaction with Mary at the beginning of the episode, but then the donkey bridle thing was a bit of a stretch. The actual portion of this episode which is from Scripture was very well done though. I thought it was interesting to show Jesus' adopted father as African; nicely done since a few of the bloodline of Joseph were not strictly "sons of Abraham" there is a possibility that the Hebrew Joseph could have been black.
Biblical content in this episode; 5%. Luke 4:16-30.
I know the Bible very well and am thoroughly enjoying The Chosen series. Naturally, since I am so familiar with the Bible account, I have some opinions about this series. I believe it is important to point out that less than 10% of each episode of The Chosen is actually from the Bible accounts. Ninety percent of these episodes are embellishments; the producer's ideas of how the Bible characters may have spoken, looked and acted, beyond what is written in the Bible. I have no problem with those embellishments. As a matter of fact, I appreciate and enjoy much of the non-biblical inventions by the writers of this series.
I would like to speak about the good and the not so good embellishments created by the writers of this series. I hope you will not be offended by my critique.
Season 3, Episode 3 - Jesus goes back to Nazareth. Imagine that Adam did not sin against Yehovah and all his offspring were perfect. The level of focus and usable brain capacity you would have would be unimaginable. Jesus was a perfect man, he didn't make common mistakes like others. This episode contains a lot of embellishment. The Biblical account is not very detailed. I enjoyed Jesus' interaction with Mary at the beginning of the episode, but then the donkey bridle thing was a bit of a stretch. The actual portion of this episode which is from Scripture was very well done though. I thought it was interesting to show Jesus' adopted father as African; nicely done since a few of the bloodline of Joseph were not strictly "sons of Abraham" there is a possibility that the Hebrew Joseph could have been black.
Biblical content in this episode; 5%. Luke 4:16-30.
What is happening?
hook-303043 January 2023
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This episode began very strong. Jesus reading the scriptures was a very amazing scene. His standing up to the leaders in the temple, amazing! The problem is that like almost each episode this season is goes off the rails. It's giving us odd side stories that aren't important. I understand some fiction has to happen as filler. But to this point? The Jesus and Joseph scene wasn't important and came down to being silly in the end. A different scene altogether could've been filmed and done so beautifully but it wasn't. And a bridle? Really? I already know where that's gonna end up. Jenkins needs to focus...at this point I've about chosen to give up on this season.
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