If “The Chosen” and “The Office” had a baby, it would probably look something like “The Promised Land,” an upcoming television show set to release on July 1.
“The Promised Land” will follow Moses and the Israelites on their journey out of Egypt using a mockumentary-style approach.
The show will premiere on YouTube, according to its Facebook page.
What is ‘The Promised Land’ about?
Some of the minds behind “The Promised Land” have said that their goal was to transform the traditionally serious story of the biblical exodus into a mockumentary without disrespecting people of faith. The show will put a light, humorous spin on the Israelites’ epic journey out of Egypt.
“Rather than looking at these biblical heroes on stained glass windows, let’s look at them like everyday people,” the showrunners said in 2022, according to Focus Daily News. “At the end of the day, our hope is that people watch the show because it’s funny … and eventually would desire to dive into scripture to experience God personally.”
The show stars Wasim No’mani as the prophet Moses, Majed Sayess as Moses’ second-in-command, Aaron, Shereen Khan as the prophetess Miriam, Tryphena Wade as Moses’ wife, Zipporah, and Artoun Nazareth as Moses’ eventual successor, Joshua, according to IMDb.
“We’ll give you the inside take on how Moses and his family really feel about their journey across the desert,” says the show’s official website.
To get a sneak peek, watch some behind-the-scenes footage from the filming process on YouTube.
Faith-based TV shows
Looking for something to watch before the premiere of “The Promised Land”?
Here are some uplifting, faith-based television shows to catch this summer.
- “The Chosen”: This groundbreaking series portrays the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of those who met him. It has garnered a significant following for its deep storytelling, character development and relatable presentation of Jesus. It’s available on a variety of streaming services, including Netflix and Peacock.
- “Sons of Thunder”: Follow a former biker gang member who becomes a traveling preacher as he works to redeem himself and others. You can stream this inspiring show on PureFlix.
- “Saved by Grace”: Open your mind and and have your heart touched and changed by the intervention of angels with this TV show, which is also available on PureFlix.
- “Going Home”: This show is a little sadder than the others on the list. “Going Home” covers a team of nurses who provide end-of-life care. It’s an inspiring, faith-filled watch that shows nurses preparing their patients to meet God. Catch “Going Home” on PureFlix.
- “Call the Midwife”: This long-running television show is a British period drama following a midwife who accidentally joins a convent of nuns. She forms heartwarming friendships and learns lessons about faith while facing adversity and saving lives. Watch “Call the Midwife” on PBS and other streaming services.