{"id":26336,"date":"2023-06-29T12:14:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=26336"},"modified":"2023-10-13T12:15:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:15:37","slug":"the-chosen-set-to-air-on-broadcast-tv-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2023\/06\/the-chosen-set-to-air-on-broadcast-tv-for-the-first-time.html","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Chosen&#8217; Airing on Broadcast TV For the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_26345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26345\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/87\/2023\/06\/the-chosen-cw-network-credit-the-chosen-youtube.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26345\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/87\/2023\/06\/the-chosen-cw-network-credit-the-chosen-youtube.png\" alt=\"the chosen\" width=\"768\" height=\"424\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chosen\/YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Bible-based television series that became a worldwide success through streaming platforms is now airing on broadcast television.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chosen,\u201d the first-ever multi-season series about Jesus\u2019 life, is airing on the CW Network. The network is airing the first three seasons, with the season three finale airing on Christmas Eve. Season four is currently in production.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the first time an entire season of \u201cThe Chosen\u201d has aired on broadcast television. The CW is an over-the-air broadcast network that covers almost 100 percent of the United States. Brad Schwartz, president of entertainment for The CW Network, said, \u201c\u2019The Chosen\u2019 is based on the biggest IP of all time and is truly a one-of-a-kind series that tells this historically significant story in a captivating, dramatic and premium way. This show has already connected deeply with viewers around the world, and The CW will expand its audience even further.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Creator and director of \u201cThe Chosen\u201d Dallas Jenkins also applauded the partnership, saying, \u201cThe CW has always been bold and unique, which is perfect for us. Plus, Brad Schwartz made it clear a while ago that he loves and respects\u00a0\u201cThe Chosen,\u201d so we know it\u2019ll be in great hands.\u201d Last December, a single Christmas-themed episode of\u00a0\u201cThe Chosen\u201d aired on The CW. Titled<em>\u00a0<\/em>\u201cThe Chosen: The Messengers,\u201d it was initially released in theaters in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y7z868kEl5s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs part of our global representation of this coveted property, we are pleased that The CW will become another great partner for\u00a0<em>The Chosen<\/em>,\u201d said Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution for Lionsgate. \u201cThis groundbreaking series already has a massive global following, and The CW platform will provide the perfect opportunity for the show to reach existing fans and inspire new ones.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chosen\u201d follows the story of Jesus Christ and the 12 disciples.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bible-based television series that became a worldwide success through streaming platforms is now airing on broadcast television. \u201cThe Chosen,\u201d the first-ever multi-season series about Jesus\u2019 life, is airing on the CW Network. 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