The Chosen One

I watched "The Chosen One" in one sitting, which speaks volumes about how much it pulled me in. The show was recommended to me because of my fondness for Netflix's "Messiah," directed by James McTeigue and written by Michael Petroni. Although "The Chosen One" doesn't have the budget of "Messiah," which I absolutely loved, it tells the story exceptionally well through great writing, setting, and acting.

Although the pacing is slow in the initial episodes, this is a minor flaw in an otherwise compelling series.

Set in a small Mexican town, the story revolves around a young teenager who discovers he possesses powers reminiscent of Jesus Christ. While he's flattered by his sudden acclaim as the "Second Coming," he also grapples with typical teenage experiences.

The show is beautifully shot, and the 4:3 aspect ratio is a nostalgic nod to its '90s setting, enhancing the viewing experience. Kudos to child actor Bobby Luhnow, who delivers a spellbinding performance, adding layers of complexity to his character. The script is thoughtfully written and leaves room for a sequel-something I'm eagerly awaiting.

Overall, "The Chosen One" deserves a higher rating and a second season.

Millar's original core idea remains (it's one of my favorite books of his) but execution is all over the place.

Some performances are very weak, but it's understandable given how weird dialog and pacing are. Some dialog feels very unnatural and forced. Like the writer is trying to make a point as fast as possible instead of making characters get to the point by talking to each other like actual human beings. It feels rushed, desperate to get to a point not minding HOW it gets there.

Even though is poorly written, premise is captivating enough to get you attention, but that's all Millar, not the show-runners. Some characters are very likable (Tuka, Wagner), but other are very cartoon-y (pretty much every antagonist)

Cinematography is great.

The Chosen One (el elegido) The Mexican series based on the American comic by Mark Millar consists of a total of 6 episodes. It follows the story of a 12-year-old child who discovers they possess powers akin to Jesus Christ. What will happen in their life?

In summary, this series is a brilliantly crafted adaptation from a comic, featuring a storyline with intricately developed characters much like a Mexican version of Stranger Things. Every actor delivers an impressive performance, and the narrative unfolds in a unique and captivating way, filled with excitement and complexity that persists even in its conclusion. Highly recommended not to be missed, especially for fans of the writer Mark Millar.

I watched it once and gave it 7 stars. I watched it a second time and I feel I have to give it a 9. I don't give it a 10 because it's not a great production and the editing and acting could have been better.

The Chosen One is an amazing, original story. Hundreds of movies and tv shows have been made about this topic, but this one is completely out of the ordinary. It's definitely a memorable story. The story starts with very little tension, and that increases steadily until the last few minutes of the last episode!

The use of music is very clever, as it reflects the feeling of the characters at the time and not the reality behind what's really happening, so nothing is too obvious; not to Jodie and definitely not to the audience. So you don't need to blame yourself if you couldn't connect the dots, although you had all the clues! This makes this series extra memorable.

The kids' performance is brilliant, to the point that they made me cry laugh and cry with them. Juanito Anguamea (Tuka) and Alberto Pérez-Jácome (Wagner), in special, were amazing. The adults, on the other hand, felt a little flat. I think that of Dianna Agron, in particular, because she was playing a key character (Jodie's mom Sarah), which really needed to be on point. I would also blame her for Bobby Luhnow (Jodie)'s poor performance in some scenes playing opposite to her.

This series deeply touched me and the story will be in my memory forever. I learned that this is only 1 part of a 3 part story originally published as comics. I hope they do a 2nd and 3rd season to tell the rest of the story.

I'm not sure why the review score is so low but this tv series was amazing. I went in with zero expectations and came out wanting a season 2. I have never written a review but this definitely deserves one in hopes more people discover this gem on Netflix.

I gave it a 9/10 only because I wished it was a bit longer( which is a good thing). The ending sets up for a possible second season and the story definitely would be amazing as it was in season one. The characters are likeable and don't make any stupid decisions. There is no modern day politics or agendas just a great story with a great cast.