The Chosen Season 1

If you want animation that is not just for kids, The Chosen Season 1 is available on and right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 921 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Erick Avari's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason The Chosen Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. The Chosen Season 1 has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A gifted publican ostracized by his family and his people. Erick Avari and Jonathan Roumie lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2019. The visual gags in The Chosen Season 1 reward close attention without ever depending on it. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but The Chosen Season 1 works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Erick Avari's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.