Testament

This is such a cool way to present bible stories. First of all it is entertaining and captures my attention. It's really enjoyable. Secondly, it has caused me to see Peter, Saul and the other apostles in a different light. I am learning differently and it is inspiring. I find the stories more relatable to my life.

I can watch this with my family, we all love it and we have had great conversations about the gospel. Highly recommend.

Everything from the story writing, the acting, the music, the landscape is all top quality.

It's difficult to take a period drama and make it modern, but this has been done with such care and class.

The stories are authentic to the original script (The Book of Acts) but have been brought into a society that we can relate to.

I am quite critical when it comes to misusing scripture, and I can honestly say I have very little, if anything, to critique here. It is loaded with gems of truth, easter eggs and nuggets to find. It keeps the tension while endearing you to the characters.

I highly recommend this show to anyone.

Seriously though. I also really enjoyed the distopian feel. The world felt real and tangible - mad props to production design, DP, sound and effects! Wardrobe and music too! Honestly, everything came together so we'll in support of the story and the characters. I KNOW this story and yet I was still craving each new episode. Will do whatever for season 2 and beyond to happen.

Last things, this show has been one of the best depictions of Saul of Tarsus as a person for me. I wasn't sure at first, but that's just because actor and director did so well in making me think he was one way in the beginning. I actually do think The Chosen team will do well to review this as reference when they do their version of Acts.

And finally, S1E7 opening. I will watch again, and again, and again. With my tissue box.

I hadn't imagined that a present day retelling would be so well done. I've enjoyed every single episode, eagerly awaiting the next! The actors chosen to portray the well loved, early followers of Christ, do them justice! I'd watch these same actors act in the retelling of the gospels in this style! Simply outstanding!

My family and I have been genuinely surprised by how fantastic the Testament series has been, at least through Season 1. At first, I was hesitant about placing the events of the book of Acts into a modern-day setting, but I was wrong to doubt it. The storytelling is compelling, the performances/acting are strong, and the emotional and spiritual depth is remarkable. I'm surprised this series hasn't gotten more attention, because in many ways, it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with The Chosen. Like that series, Testament is full of powerful, testimony-building moments and affirmations of truth. I'll be recommending it to as many like-minded people as I can.