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- 2015
- NBC
- 2015
- NBC
Summary The effects of the death of Christ on his disciples, Mary and other leaders are explored in this miniseries from Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.
- 2015
- NBC
- 2015
- NBC
A.D.: The Bible Continues
Season 1 Premiere: Apr 5, 2015
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Summary The effects of the death of Christ on his disciples, Mary and other leaders are explored in this miniseries from Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.
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Metascore
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Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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27% Positive
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64% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
55
27% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
64% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
9% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The otherwise unknowable details of conversations, wonder and doubt about the apparent resurrection, and political maneuvering are filled in a respectable but usually lively way by a cast of accomplished actors.
Yes, the additions sometimes feel shoehorned in, and, as in The Bible, the storytelling gears still sometimes clunk. But anyone who loved The Bible and yearned for a sequel is likely to find A.D. satisfying.
Handsomely produced, diversely cast, and fresh in its approach, A.D. deserves to be called inspired. [23 Mar - 5 Apr 2015, p.15]
A.D.: The Bible Continues makes odd, sometimes debilitating choices (“What is it about this Jesus?” is an actual line) that prevents it from being a cheesy but compelling take on a well-told story.
After the shift to the Resurrection, A.D. manages to deliver some effective scenes as Mary Magdalene (Chipo Chung), Peter (Adam Levy), John (Babou Alieu Ceesay) and others come to realize that Jesus has fulfilled his promise to rise again. The producers can’t rein in their tendency toward excessive effects and overwrought dialogue, but they seem at least to be proceeding at a more patient pace.
There isn't necessarily anything new to see here. The first two episodes available for review hit upon all the familiar iconic moments.
The series pretends to stay true to tradition, yet seems to care very little about presenting Jesus with due dignity, if not reverence.
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Based on 21 User Ratings
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 User Ratings
5.5
52% Positive
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5% Mixed
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43% Negative
9 Ratings
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Production Company:
- United Artists Media Group (UAMG)
- LightWorkers Media
- K Films
Initial Release Date: Apr 5, 2015
Number of seasons: 1 Season
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Awards
MovieGuide Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
