History Trivia / TheChosenTVSeries

* TheMerch: The series has generated marketing spin-offs, partly to spread the Word but mainly to defray the costs of production. As well as books and media to spread the series, there are clothing lines. One has the interesting title of "Binge Jesus", a logo appearing on clothing sold as a tie-in, meant as a sort of visual pun, that if you've binge-watched ''The Chosen'', then come and binge on Jesus, as you can never have too much of Him. . [[SeparatedByACommonLanguage The problem is]] that other countries interpret the word "binge" differently. In Britain, for instance, "Binge Jesus" suggests a Saviour with a fondness for pubs and serious boozing.

* TheMerch: The series has generated marketing spin-offs, partly to spread the Word but mainly to defray the costs of production. As well as books and media to spread the series, there are clothing lines. One has the interesting title of "Binge Jesus", a logo appearing on clothing sold as a tie-in, meant as a sort of visual pun, that if you've binge-watched ''The Chosen'', then come and binge on Jesus, as you can never have too much of Him. Another clothing logo is the Biblical quote "Come And See", a possible reference to John 1:39 - ''Jesus said, "Come and See''.

* AmateurCast: With the notable exception of Creator/ErickAvari, the cast of ''The Chosen'' is made up of unknown or obscure actors, given that it is an independently-made TV show made without the backing of a major network.
** Entering Season 3, as the show's reputation has grown, it has attracted some actors with more established filmographies, though still none to the level of Avari.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Before his role as Andrew was decided, Noah James was asked to audition for multiple roles, including Simon and Matthew.

** Season 2 takes place in adjacent regions to Galilee and Samaria, such as Syria and Judea, but was primarily filmed on the LDS Motion Picture Studios South Campus in Elberta, Utah, a site chosen by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of the surrounding area's similarity to Jerusalem's geography, including hills, plains, cedar trees, and a stream. Creator Dallas Jenkins shared this sentiment, noting the site's similarity to the Holy Land by stating that they could not re-create it anywhere else, adding "you can't even get this in Israel."

* TheOtherDarrin: Big James has had three different actors so far: Shayan Sobhian for the first four episodes of season 1, Kian Kavousi for the remaining episodes of season 1, and Abe Martell who took over the role from season 2 onward.

** Entering season three, as the show's reputation has grown, it has attracted some actors with more established filmographies, though still none to the level of Avari.

** Season 2 takes place in adjacent regions to Galilee and Samaria, such as Syria and Judea, but was primarily filmed on the LDS Motion Picture Studios South Campus in Elberta, Utah, a site chosen by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of the surrounding area's similarity to Jerusalem's geography - including hills, plains, cedar trees, and a stream. Creator Dallas Jenkins shared this sentiment, noting the site's similarity to the Holy Land by stating that they could not re-create it anywhere else, adding "you can't even get this in Israel."

* DiagnosisOfGod: Matthew is confirmed by series creator Dallas Jenkins to have Asperger's Syndrome. Given that the series is set in biblical times, this will never be discussed in-universe.
* TheMerch: The series has generated marketing spin-offs, partly to spread The Word but mainly to defray the costs of production. As well as books and media to spread the series, there are clothing lines. One has the interesting title of "Binge Jesus", a logo appearing on clothing sold as a tie-in, meant as a sort of visual pun, that if you've binge-watched "The Chosen" then come and binge on Jesus, as you can never have too much of Him. Another clothing logo is the Bible quote "Come And See", a possible reference to John 1:39 - ''Jesus said, "Come and See''.
* {{Novelization}}: Dallas Jenkins' father, Jerry Jenkins (a best-selling) author, has turned the first two seasons into novels for those interested.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Before his role as Andrew was decided, Noah James was asked to audition for multiple roles, including Simon and Matthew.

* TheMerch: The series has generated marketing spin-offs, partly to spread The Word but mainly to defray the costs of production. As well as books and media to spread the series, there are clothing lines. One has the interesting title of "Binge Jesus", a logo appearing on clothing sold as a tie-in. It's meant as a sort of visual pun, that if you've binge-watched "The Chosen" then come and binge on Jesus, as you can never have too much of Him. [[SeparatedByACommonLanguage The problem is]] that other countries interpret the word "binge" differently. In Britain, for instance, "Binge Jesus" suggests a Saviour with a fondness for pubs and serious boozing. After all, did he not turn water into wine and was human enough to like a drink?
** Another clothing logo is the Bible quote "Come And See". The show's producers mean this as "Come and see our show!" and - presumably - link it to John 1:39 - ''Jesus said, "Come and See''. Unfortunately, there is possibly a better-known Bible reference for this quote: Literature/{{Revelation}} 6:1 - 7, when the Four HorsemenOfTheApocalypse are gathering. War, Famine and Pestilence invite [[TheGrimReaper Death]] to come and join them with the words - yes - "Come And See!" [[note]]Also a bleakly graphic Russian film on the depredation and slaughter of [=WW2=] - ''Film/ComeAndSee''[[/note]]. A black T-shirt with this logo might well find a market - just not the one the producers intended.

* PromotedFanboy: Fans/supporters were used as extras for the Sermon on the Mount scenes, and for the Feeding of the 5000 scenes.

* DiagnosisOfGod: Matthew is confirmed by series creator Dallas Jenkins to have Asperger's syndrome. Given that the series is set in biblical times, this will never be discussed in-universe.

* {{Novelization}}: Dallas Jenkins' father, Jerry Jenkins (a best-selling) author, has turned the first two seasons into novels for those interested.

* Novelization: Dallas Jenkins' father, Jerry Jenkins (a best-selling) author, has turned the first two seasons into novels for those interested.

** Another clothing logo is the Bible quote "Come And See". The show's producers mean this as "Come and see our show!" and - presumably - link it to John 1:39 - ''Jesus said, "Come and See''. Unfortunately, there is possibly a better-known Bible reference for this quote: Literature/{{Revelation}} 6:1 - 7, when the Four HorsemenOfTheApocalypse are gathering. War, Famine and Pestilence invite [[TheGrimReaper Death]] to come and join them with the words - yes - "Come And See!" [[note]]Also a bleakly graphic Russian film on the depredation and slaughter of [=WW2=] - ''Film/ComeAndSee''[[/note]]. A black T-shirt with this logo might well find a market - just not the one the producers intended.

* AmateurCast: The cast of ''The Chosen'' is made up of unknown or obscure actors given that it is an independently-made TV show made without the backing of a major network.

** Another clothing logo is the Bible quote "Come And See". The show's producers mean this as "Come and see our show!" and - presumably - link it to John 1:39 - ''Jesus said, "Come and See''. Unfortunately, there is possibly a better-known Bible reference for this quote: Literature/{{Revelation}} 6:1 - 7, when the Four HorsemenOfTheApocalypse are gathering. War, Famine and Pestilence invite Death to come and join them with the words - yes - "Come And See!" [[note]]Also a bleakly graphic Russian film on the depredation and slaughter of [=WW2=] - ''Film/ComeAndSee''[[/note]]. A black T-shirt with this logo might well find a market - just not the one the producers intended.

* TheMerch: the series has generated marketing spin-offs, partly to spread The Word but mainly to defray the costs of production. As well as books and media to spread the series, there are clothing lines. One has the interesting title of "Binge Jesus", a logo appearing on clothing sold as a tie-in. It's meant as a sort of visual pun, that if you've binge-watched "The Chosen" then come and binge on Jesus, as you can never have too much of Him. [[SeparatedByACommonLanguage The problem is]] that other countries interpret the word "binge" differently. In Britain, for instance, "Binge Jesus" suggests a Saviour with a fondness for pubs and serious boozing. After all, did he not turn water into wine and was human enough to like a drink?

* AmateurCast: Most of the cast is made up of unknown or obscure actors given that it is an independently-made TV show made without the backing of a major network.