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Season 1 – Messiah

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A CIA officer investigates a charismatic figure whose followers believe he can perform miracles; he may be a divine entity or a dangerous con artist.
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Messiah — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A promising premise and superb ensemble can't save Messiah from its own bland storytelling.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 01/27/2020
Australian series creator Michael Petroni sets out quite a sprawl, and Australian directors James McTeigue and Kate Woods seem equally at home with the big set-pieces as they drill down into character and backstory. Surprisingly addictive. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 01/14/2020
Thematically, it is suffused with the kind of hope that emerges from healthy distrust of formulaic piety. And if it manages to make you uneasy, you might feel the better for it. Go to Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com 01/08/2020
With its melodramatic storytelling and excess of side characters who break the show's focus, Messiah nearly runs out of ideas once it's done establishing a zeitgeist none of us have seen before. Go to Full Review M.X. Katyayani OffColour.org 07/20/2023
4/10
All of this makes Messiah seem like it would be a great watch, especially in the 21st century, where we are constantly being fed news about “deep-fakes” and hoaxes, but Messiah comes off quite dry for the first half of its 10 episodes. Go to Full Review Steven Allison The Playlist 06/08/2020
B+
Basically, it's a mere matter of tone inconsistency, and while it does nag on occasion, it doesn't ruin the general experience. And despite polarizing audiences, the concluding twist isn't to be missed. Go to Full Review Juan Tomás Erbiti Clarín 03/16/2020
Has you glued to the screen. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David H @Ajax81613 Jan 8 I go to RT and IMDB for movie reviews. It's rare they disagree, but this is one where IMDB and the RT fans got it wrong and the RT critics got it very wrong. The messiah is back. Or is he? He's a prophet. Or a fraud? But he's not Chrisitan. He's muslim. Sounding like Jesus. Have watched multiple times and wish there were a sequel! See more Tatyana J. @ShyneV Dec 23 Excellent series. Lots of biblical accuracy. Motivational, full of hope and inspiration See more Adam D. @neph-lon Oct 28 Phenomenal premise -if he’s is a fake, it’s somehow more interesting because “How?” Becomes the question. The CIA tracking him down and following the leads was all very one dimensional, but overall made me pine for a second season and made me sad there wasn’t one. One that kept you thinking for a long time after the fact. See more Rachel W. @rachelannwest Oct 21 Absolutely stupid. Jesus will come back from heaven on a white horse biblically. Also, the plot twist at the end does not make sense at all. The fake messiah couldn't cure cancer, so why would he be able to resurrect people? Very poor writing. See more Yolande N Jul 26 Curious why Season 2 would not follow. Riveting series and very topical. Maybe too topical that is why Season 2 did not see the light See more Mary Ann F May 7 The critics got it right. Decent premise but it only gets about halfway there. The side stories that went nowhere were just red herrings, like the kid with cancer, and added bupkus to the narrative. Really annoying. I hesitated watching this as Monaghan often plays these dark one-note roles, which may or may not be her choice as she may be typecast by now. But still, I should have followed my instinct and passed, as I'll completely forget I ever watched this. The ending? (MINOR SPOILER ALERT) There was no answer aa to why those people died, and the big "ambiguity" in the final moments could have been written by a student. Ugh. Total yawn. Wish I had read the reviews first before I took the chance. If you're lucky enough to be reading this particular review, you've been duly warned. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Petroni

Creator

Michelle Monaghan

Eva Geller

Tomer Sisley

Avrim Dahan

Mehdi Dehbi

al-Masih

John Ortiz

Felix

Melinda Page Hamilton

Anna Iguero

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 2020 He That Hath an Ear Believing he miraculously delivered Damascus from ruin, a throng follows a man they call al-Masih into the desert, which raises suspicions in the CIA. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 1, 2020 Tremor In Israel, tensions rise as CIA officer Eva seeks answers, and dramatic footage of al-Masih goes viral; in Texas, a desperate pastor forms a plan. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 1, 2020 The Finger of God Inexplicably appearing during a Texas tornado, al-Masih quietly moves pastor Felix to embrace a new purpose -- but Eva and the FBI quickly close in. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 1, 2020 Trial Eve, coping with grief, questions al-Masih, but his riveting charisma turns the tables; a deportation trial becomes a political lightning rod. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 1, 2020 So That Seeing They May Not See As Eva keeps close watch on al-Masih, Felix wrestles with what to believe as his church becomes a magnet for the devout and the desperate. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 1, 2020 We Will Not All Sleep Jibril has a striking vision in the desert; Eva finally gets hard intel on al-Masih, whose admirers form a convoy to follow him out of Texas. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 1, 2020 It Came to Pass as It Was Spoken News of a marvel electrifies the phenomenon surrounding al-Masih, but Eva's skepticism deepens; Jibril and Samer's paths diverge amid political unrest. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 1, 2020 Force Majeure Gaining the ear of the president, al-Masih issues a challenge and causes turmoil in the White House, but he soon faces probing questions himself. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 1, 2020 God Is Greater Eva unearths alarming details about al-Masih's past; Jibril and Samer's paths unexpectedly collide; Rebecca steps up at a critical moment. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 1, 2020 The Wages of Sin Eva scrambles to thwart a plan designed to silence al-Masih; breaking news causes dismay among his followers. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Michael Petroni
Executive Producer
Michael Petroni, Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, Andrew Deane, James McTeigue
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2020
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