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Season 1 – Hand of God

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Award-winning actor Ron Perlman stars as in this drama the law-bending Judge Pernell Harris, a hard-living married man with a high-end call girl on the side. After his only son attempts suicide, Harris has a mental breakdown and becomes convinced that he can hear the voice of God. Spurred on by a questionable pastor, Harris decides to embark on a vigilante quest to find person who raped his daughter-in-law and tore his family apart. The series is created and written by Ben Watkins ("Burn Notice").
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Critics Consensus

Hand of God boasts a talented cast and intriguing premise, but neither are enough to overcome a resounding lack of meaningful drama or impactful thrills.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 09/14/2015
It's not boring... It's awfully wearing, like having your nose rubbed in malevolence and turgidity, without offering up enough character drama to make it worthwhile. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 09/09/2015
1.5/5
This is a show that's unnecessarily bleak, far too impressed with its own edginess, and completely predictable to anyone who's watched television before. Go to Full Review Diane Gordon TheWrap 09/08/2015
Amazon's new drama Hand of God boasts a stellar cast of veteran and newer actors, yet it fails to compel as it weaves a story of attempted suicide, rape and religious fervor. Go to Full Review Dom Sinacola Paste Magazine 09/14/2015
3/10
There's no real reason to hold out for any sort of levity should you decide to endure all ten hours of this thing. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 09/09/2015
B-
The wheels keep turning but can take too long to get rolling while the plot hits some ruts in the road. But as a viewer, I still remained more inclined to think "Hmm, where's this going?" rather than "I've had it, that's it." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gary E @Elliottgray 02/24/2025 Wow…….what nonsense!!!!! From episode 1 season 1 it’s pretty clear all the judges sentences and decisions would have been overturned due to his crazy naked hallucinations whilst swimming naked in a mid town fountain. WTF? Absolute nonsense from the beginning. Grow up and research things before driving ahead with crap like this. It’s for stupid, ignorant people only. See more Matt H @RT48251362 10/19/2024 Seems like it would have been a lot better If they didn't have to make up drama for an hour each episode to distract you about the irrelevant side dramas that have nothing to do with the plot. Anime does this. They call them filler episodes See more Joan L @RT60936644 06/03/2023 I wasn't sure about it in the beginning, but this was a fantastic series with a never before seen plot. Every actor in this was outstanding, and Dana Delany is one of the most beautiful women in the world. I was so happy watching the very last episode of Season two. I would definitely watch it if there was a season three. The ending was absolutely perfect, but I still would like to see it move on to another season. although every actor played a wonderful part, Garret Dillahunt was outstanding as this character, KD. See more 02/19/2021 I couldn't get through the first episode. The acting is so bad and the writing is so stale that I found myself dumbfounded to how this managed 5 stars on Amazon video despite over 35000 reviews. The cast and premise had me hopeful and optimistic but this show was just too bad to be patient. See more 12/27/2020 Overall, a great film which fulfilled its purpose by the end of the story. I think this movie can relate to Christians who are well versed in the bible stories. Just like the in Bible the characters are flawed, but when chosen pretty much cannot deny their new purpose. Also, the bible texts used were great. Also the way in which God furfilled his mission in mysterious ways also mimics the Christian views. Of course the violence, sex, drinking, and drugs were not Christian-like. See more 07/14/2019 I loved this show, addicting!!! See more Read all reviews
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Ron Perlman

Pernell Harris

Dana Delany

Crystal Harris

Alona Tal

Jocelyn Harris

Garret Dillahunt

KD Dennison

Andre Royo

Robert "Bobo" Boston

Julian Morris

Paul Curtis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 28, 2014 Pilot A morally corrupt judge suffers a breakdown and believes that God is speaking directly to him, compelling him onto a path of vigilante justice. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 4, 2015 Inside Voice Pernell continues to follow his visions as he tries to learn who raped Jocelyn; Mayor Bobo must confront the Brooks Innovations team after a questionable verdict involving KD. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 4, 2015 Contemplating the Body Pernell is forced to take a psych evaluation, while KD remains under surveillance and the Brooks deal is in jeopardy. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 4, 2015 He So Loved Pernell's vision prompts him to betray someone close to him in his search for answers; Crystal recruits her marijuana dealer to spy inside Hand of God. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 4, 2015 Welcome the Stranger KD goes to jail to learn who ordered Jocelyn's rape; Pernell attends a men-only retreat with Bobo to urge the DWP chair to help with the Brooks plan. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 4, 2015 For the Rain to Gather Pernell's call girl agrees to go under cover to follow new clues found by KD; Pernell gets the church to host a prayer vigil for PJ, which interrupts Jocelyn's plans. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 4, 2015 A Bird in Hand Nearing completion of his mission, Pernell sends KD to mete out justice; Paul and Alicia study with televangelists to become perfect TV representatives. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 4, 2015 One Saved Message Pernell begins to question his anointed status after a deadly mistake, and seeks the aid of a therapist; Crystal and Bobo face backlash for enabling Pernell. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 4, 2015 A Flower That Bees Prefer Pernell wrestles with his intensifying hallucinations; the legal fight over PJ's life comes to an end; Alicia faces a difficult decision that could affect Paul and the group's future. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 4, 2015 The Tie That Binds New evidence leads Pernell to believe he knows the truth about PJ's suicide and Jocelyn's rape; Bobo is forced to face what he's given up for the Brooks deal. Details

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Hand of God — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 28, 2014