Content & Trigger Warnings for The Chosen (2019)
20 content warnings identified across 4 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Chosen (2019) contains 20 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Religious persecution, Death of a child, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Terminal illness, War / combat, Wrongful imprisonment, Blood / medical gore, Needles / medical procedures, Sex trafficking, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Police brutality, Self-harm / suicide (depicted), Sexual assault / rape, Slavery / forced labor, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Religious persecution (severity 5/5), Death of a parent (severity 4/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 5/5), Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), Wrongful imprisonment (severity 4/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5), Torture (severity 5/5).
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Does It Get Worse?
7 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Ethnic tensions between Romans, Samaritans, and Jewish people portrayed |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Ethnic prejudice between groups is a recurring source of tension |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Continued ethnic tensions and derogatory language between groups |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S4 | 3/5 | Depicted | Ethnic hatred expressed during trial and persecution sequences |
| Religious persecution | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Roman occupation and tension with Jewish communities depicted throughout |
| Religious persecution | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Growing hostility from religious authorities toward Jesus and his followers |
| Religious persecution | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | Persecution of followers intensifies with threats of imprisonment and violence |
| Religious persecution | S4 | 5/5 | Depicted | Intense persecution culminates in the crucifixion narrative |
| Mental Health & Emotional | ||||
| Death of a child | S1 | 2/5 | Referenced | The death of children is referenced in conversations about suffering |
| Death of a child | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | The death of a young person is depicted with emotional weight |
| Death of a child | All | 3/5 | Depicted | The death of children is referenced and depicted in biblical context, including references to the massacre of innocents. |
| Death of a parent | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Parental death is addressed and its emotional aftermath explored |
| Death of a parent | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | A mother witnesses the death of her son in devastating scenes |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S1 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters process loss and emotional pain as they encounter Jesus |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Multiple characters deal with loss and emotional turmoil |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S3 | 4/5 | Depicted | Deep grief and mourning depicted as events become more dire |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | S4 | 5/5 | Depicted | Overwhelming grief from followers and family depicted at length |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | S3 | 2/5 | Referenced | Suicidal thoughts referenced by a character in despair |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | A character dies by suicide after a profound betrayal |
| Terminal illness | S2 | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters with chronic and terminal conditions seek healing |
| Other | ||||
| War / combat | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Roman military occupation and violent suppression of dissent are shown. |
| Wrongful imprisonment | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | Wrongful arrest and unjust trial proceedings depicted |
| Phobias & Sensory | ||||
| Blood / medical gore | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Blood is shown during crucifixion, beatings, and other biblical events. |
| Needles / medical procedures | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Period-appropriate medical treatments and healing scenes shown |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Sex trafficking | All | 2/5 | Referenced | References to sexual exploitation in the ancient world. |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | S2 | 2/5 | Referenced | Coercive dynamics referenced in the context of power imbalances |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | A character struggles with alcohol as a coping mechanism before transformation |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Gore / graphic violence | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Some wounds and injuries shown in realistic period detail |
| Gore / graphic violence | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Injuries from violence depicted with moderate realism |
| Gore / graphic violence | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | More intense depictions of violence and its physical consequences |
| Gore / graphic violence | S4 | 4/5 | Depicted | Significant blood and physical suffering shown during passion events |
| Police brutality | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Roman soldiers use excessive force against civilians and prisoners. |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Judas's suicide by hanging is depicted or referenced. |
| Sexual assault / rape | All | 2/5 | Referenced | Mary Magdalene's past includes implied sexual exploitation. |
| Slavery / forced labor | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Servitude and Roman-era power dynamics depicted in historical context |
| Slavery / forced labor | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Roman-era servitude and class hierarchies continue to be depicted |
| Slavery / forced labor | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Slavery and forced servitude depicted as part of the political landscape |
| Torture | S3 | 3/5 | Depicted | Physical punishment and torture depicted in the context of Roman authority |
| Torture | S4 | 5/5 | Depicted | Graphic depiction of torture and crucifixion events |
Identity & Discrimination
Ethnic tensions between Romans, Samaritans, and Jewish people portrayed
Ethnic prejudice between groups is a recurring source of tension
Continued ethnic tensions and derogatory language between groups
Ethnic hatred expressed during trial and persecution sequences
Roman occupation and tension with Jewish communities depicted throughout
Growing hostility from religious authorities toward Jesus and his followers
Persecution of followers intensifies with threats of imprisonment and violence
Intense persecution culminates in the crucifixion narrative
Mental Health & Emotional
The death of children is referenced in conversations about suffering
The death of children is referenced and depicted in biblical context, including references to the massacre of innocents.
Parental death is addressed and its emotional aftermath explored
Characters process loss and emotional pain as they encounter Jesus
Multiple characters deal with loss and emotional turmoil
Deep grief and mourning depicted as events become more dire
Overwhelming grief from followers and family depicted at length
Suicidal thoughts referenced by a character in despair
A character dies by suicide after a profound betrayal
Other
Roman military occupation and violent suppression of dissent are shown.
Phobias & Sensory
Blood is shown during crucifixion, beatings, and other biblical events.
Period-appropriate medical treatments and healing scenes shown
Sexual Content
Coercive dynamics referenced in the context of power imbalances
Substance Use
A character struggles with alcohol as a coping mechanism before transformation
Violence & Physical Harm
Some wounds and injuries shown in realistic period detail
More intense depictions of violence and its physical consequences
Significant blood and physical suffering shown during passion events
Roman soldiers use excessive force against civilians and prisoners.
Judas's suicide by hanging is depicted or referenced.
Mary Magdalene's past includes implied sexual exploitation.
Servitude and Roman-era power dynamics depicted in historical context
Roman-era servitude and class hierarchies continue to be depicted
Slavery and forced servitude depicted as part of the political landscape
Physical punishment and torture depicted in the context of Roman authority
