A.D.: Rebellen und Märtyrer

This is no way a comprehensive review. I have enjoyed much of the series that I have seen so far. However, I was very disturbed by the portrayal of two of the early Church's supporters, Ananias and his wife Sapphira. The show indicates that they died because they did not contribute the whole of the proceeds of the sale of their property. While this is true, it is true because they lied about it, not because they were required to contribute 100% and did not. Acts chapter 5 makes it quite clear . . . "Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? . . . You have not lied to men but to God." To me, the portrayal of the situation in the show frames God as a tyrant.

Much better than The Bible. There less meaningful variances to what best sources indicate. But there are a few ... like Sapphira who admitted keeping money with excuses, when she actually denied keeping any money back -- and it makes a difference. Apparently, more than the Bible was consulted, as hints of Josephus, the Jewish historian might be seen here, as well as other sources. Production quality is remarkable. Sets, CGI, costumes, etc. are top flight. MGM did well. This is quality. It gets quite brutal at times, but it WAS a brutal era. Overall, the sense, the power, and the message gets through pretty well ... so far. Only 5 of 12 seen!

A great story, good production, and some really good actors, BUT, cancelled only after one season....so sad. NBC saying it didn't have the ratings is a bit premature.

I have watched the only season that exists on Netflix repeatedly and each time that I watch it it makes me want to see more. I really hated that the plug was pulled on this show, it deserves way more credit. Jesus healed people, he loved all people, and it's sad to say that when I have visited certain ministries some of them don't believe in the power of the holy spirit, living in Christ is more than positive thinking we cannot forget the helper the comforter, the power that Jesus left for all people to access. I have received more food from this show while we are still in search for a good ministry that truly operates in all that Jesus did and taught. A place where it is not always about money, control, man or woman worship or a show but a real authentic ministry. Please continue this show, some of us love to see shows like this!!!!

When I watched the first Bible miniseries, I was young enough that my parents had to screen the show first to see which episodes were graphic. (I was able to watch until the Crucifixion). I loved the series. I didn't know they had come out with A.D. until recently when my friends told me about it. I remembered that NBC's website has episodes of many TV shows that you can watch for free so today I had an A.D. marathon. Wow. I only made it through two episodes before I had to stop watching but I will definitely be watching more tomorrow. I'm not very picky when it comes to details in historical dramas such as Titanic, The Imitation Game, or this. I understand they have to spice it up a little to make it 'Hollywood worthy'. The only thing that bothers me is I think they changed some of the cast. This series really opened my eyes though. It makes you stop and think about the apostles. Sometimes I feel like when people read the Bible they assume the apostles knew what they were doing and that they foresaw things happening. This shows you that they were actual people who were terrified. They didn't know how things were going to end. Summery: I love this series! You should definitely go check it out!