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Messiah (series) (2020)
Release Year: 2020
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: James McTeigue, Kate Woods, Michael Petroni
Writer: Amy Louise Johnson, Brandon Guercio, Bruce Marshall Romans, Emily Silver, Eoghan O'Donnell, Kelly Wiles, Michael Bond, Michael Petroni
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Industry Entertainment Partners, LightWorkers Media
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: central intelligence agency (cia), isis (daesh), messiah, palestinian-israeli conflict, prophet, reverend, widow
Story
Messiah begins with the mysterious arrival of a charismatic man in the Middle East who sparks a groundswell of followers claiming he is the Messiah. This creates political unrest and draws the attention of a wary CIA officer, Michelle Murphy, who becomes determined to investigate his true identity and intentions. Meanwhile, an Israeli Shin Bet officer, Aviram Dahan, also monitors the situation due to its potential impact on regional stability. A young Texas preacher, Thomas, and his daughter, Rebecca, are drawn into the phenomenon as their congregation swells with new believers. The narrative explores how various individuals react to this figure, from a Palestinian refugee who joins his cause to media outlets reporting on his growing influence.
Summary
Messiah is a political thriller that combines elements of drama and mystery, centering around the controversial appearance of a man claiming to be the Messiah. Set in the modern world, it explores themes of faith, politics, and religion, as well as their intermingling effects on global stability. The story unfolds from multiple perspectives, including those of CIA agents, intelligence officers, preachers, refugees, and media outlets, each grappling with their own interpretations of this figure's true nature and his potential impact on geopolitical order.
Michelle Monaghan & Stefania LaVie Owen
Season 1, Episode 8: Force Majeure & Episode 9: God Is Greater
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