Tensions continue to rise in the storyline of “The Chosen,” according to the newly released official trailer for Season 5. The fifth out of what will be seven seasons focuses on events during the week leading up to Jesus’ death, including the Last Supper.
“I’ve seen too much,” says Judas Iscariot in the trailer.
‘How Will You Escape?’—Tensions Rise in the Official Trailer for Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’
The next season of “The Chosen” focuses on the Last Supper and other events of Holy Week. Dallas Jenkins, the show’s creator and director, said the show will “cover joy, pain, loyalty, betrayal, excitement, anger, sadness, and fear, sometimes within one episode.”
Matthew 26 describes Judas Iscariot’s decision to betray Jesus to Roman authorities in exchange for 30 pieces of silver. Season 5 of “The Chosen” will highlight conversations between Judas and Roman officials.
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“I do believe that Jesus is most likely the Messiah,” admits Judas. “I’ve seen too much.”
When asked why Judas was collaborating with the Romans, he answers, “I suppose I have not seen enough.”
“The Pharisees are plotting to arrest Jesus of Nazareth,” a Roman says. Multiple clips show schemes, alliances, and utter chaos during the events of Holy Week.
Season 4 ended right before the Triumphal Entry, and Season 5 picks up where viewers left off. The trailer shows Jesus clearing the temple.
As Johnny Cash’s hit “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” plays, Jesus is shown in utter dismay, walking the streets of Jerusalem—a “powder keg with all of Jesus’ followers, enemies, and over a million Passover pilgrims packed into one small place,” described Jenkins. Jesus grieves for the people and what was to come.