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Season 1 – Unchosen

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When a young mother from a sheltered cult crosses paths with a mysterious stranger, she embarks on a risky affair that awakens desires and dark secrets.

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Unchosen — Season 1

Unchosen — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Unchosen may get lost in its character-driven thrill ride orbit too long to rein in its more melodramatic tendencies, but it recovers well enough to deliver an entertaining roller coaster of emotions.

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James Jackson The Times (UK) Apr 28
3/5
Each of the key characters are given some depth by the writer Julie Gearey. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Apr 27
3/5
The narrative moves quickly, sometimes stretching the plot's plausibility, but Windsor is a worthy anchor as a young woman reappraising everything she believes about the wider world and her possible place in it. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Apr 23
2/5
Unchosen could have been a strong drama about one woman’s attempts to break away from a religious community... But Unchosen heads into weak thriller territory, complete with a car chase and a silly kidnap. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com May 7
2/5
While strong performances and an eerie atmosphere keep it engaging, uneven pacing and predictable storytelling prevent it from reaching its full potential. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) Apr 30
2/5
Despite [its] obvious limitations, the series succeeds thanks to the performances. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media Apr 28
3/5
While its themes of personal freedom and resistance are clear, the storytelling doesn't always bring new depth to the "cult escape" tropes, instead relying on exploitation rather than nuance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cata S @RT10388735 22h Terrible acting. Plot has too many unnecessary things going on. See more Hoel S. @Dsbd123 May 17 So predictable and the plot was terrible. Don’t waste your time. See more Steve M @RT74367473 May 15 I't like I have seen this before. Cult movies are a dime a dozen now. Why not do a cult movie about the fascist government we have now. MAGA is a CULT. Trump is a CULT. Stop doing fluff like this and go to the real cults in America today. See more Joyce R @RT62187599 May 13 Absolutely horrible. Acting was not believable , characters did not match the script. Producing was lacking. Don’t waste your time with this. See more Zahra R. @RT51059921 May 13 It was good but Rosie braveness despite growing in the cult was a little unreliable. See more Gus T @GusB99 May 9 Didn't enjoy this show, spent 4.5 hours to watch all episodes in one night. Episodes 1-3 were good, but then it went downhill, it's just very predictable, no intensity, no psychological thrillers as categorized, and the story has simply too many holes, it's like the writers wants to force the narrative that simply falls flat. Maybe my expectations were high and then I was disappointed. I'm giving it 2 stars because of the good performances of the 3 main leads, but other than that it was a very underwhelming series. See more Read all reviews
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Julie Gearey

Creator

Asa Butterfield

Adam

Molly Windsor

Rosie

Fra Fee

Sam

Christopher Eccleston

Mr. Phillips

Siobhan Finneran

Mrs. Phillips

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 21, 2026 Rosie defies the Fellowship's orders to search the forest for her missing daughter, only to encounter a mysterious outsider who seems sent from above. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 21, 2026 Rosie fights the temptation of forbidden fruit; her husband Adam must make a difficult decision to prove himself worthy of a divine opportunity. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 21, 2026 Transgressions within the Fellowship lead to severe punishment; a frightening event buys Rosie unexpected bargaining power in exchange for her silence. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 21, 2026 A fresh recruit of the Fellowship attracts unwanted attention; Rosie sets her sights on a thrilling new experience beyond the community confines. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 21, 2026 Questions of loyalty, power and sin emerge in the wake of a tragic incident, sparking a big change in the community and a tense search for answers. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 21, 2026 When little Grace's safety becomes uncertain once again, Rosie's rising suspicions lead to a chilling question; who is the true devil among them? Details
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Unchosen — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jim Loach, Philippa Langdale
Creator
Julie Gearey
Executive Producer
Myar Craig-Brown, Julie Gearey, Iona Vrolyk
Network
Netflix
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 21, 2026