"Beyond Mountains" is the eighth episode of season 2 of The Chosen.
While Jesus and Matthew prepare the content of the big sermon, the disciples spread the word while fighting amongst themselves. A high-ranking Sanhedrin member is shocked by Shmuel’s reports on Jesus. Thousands arrive for the sermon, including familiar faces.
This episode provides examples of:
- Back for the Finale: Eden, Zebedee, Salome, Barnaby, Shula,
- Conveniently an Orphan: The apprentice, although the businessman acts like his surrogate father.
- Goal in Life: The apprentice wants a life that he can be proud of, to do something that will really matter.
- Hilarious Outtakes: On the DVD, the closing credits for this episode segue into a blooper reel.
- Last Episode, New Character: Judas makes his official debut as an unnamed businessman's apprentice, and his name isn't even revealed until the last few minutes of the episode.
- Mondegreen Gag: Matthew is concerned that if the sermon starts with "You are the salt of the earth" that people in the back will hear "salt the earth" instead.
- Mythology Gag: Jesus asking his mother which one of his fathers she is referring to is lifted from Jesus (1999).
- Wham Line: After Simon introduces himself to a stranger, the stranger does likewise: "Judas."
