Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Chosen Adventures' on Prime Video: A Religious, Family-Oriented Animated Series Spin-Off of 'The Chosen'
Prime Video's new animated religious family series, 'The Chosen Adventures', is a kid-friendly spin-off of the Christian historical drama 'The Chosen'. Over 14 short episodes, the show imparts lessons from Christianity and Judaism through the lives of young Abby, her best friend Joshua, and their animal companions. But does it have enough appeal to captivate a wide audience, even with its religious themes?
The Chosen Adventures: Stream It Or Skip It?
Opening Shot: A fisherman named Eli greets his family in Capernaum, with Abby, an inquisitive 9-year-old, asking numerous questions about nature, life, and God.
The Gist: Abby, living with her parents in Capernaum, seeks knowledge beyond their answers. She visits the synagogue, where even the rabbi struggles to satisfy her curiosity. She befriends a mischievous sheep named Sheep and a witty pigeon named Pigeon, who embark on an adventure with her and her friend Joshua. They meet Jesus of Nazareth, who patiently answers Abby's questions and teaches valuable life lessons.
Similar Shows: 'The Chosen Adventures' combines the biblical characters and stories from 'The Chosen' with the child-friendly animation, humor, and storytelling of 'VeggieTales' and 'Cocomelon'.
Our Take: While the show is designed for religious adults to share with their children, it may not consistently hold children's attention. Younger viewers might enjoy the characters' antics and learn something, but it might not be as engaging as other animated series. The show is more likely to appeal to Christian and Jewish adults who appreciate the cute portrayals of Jesus and the historical references.
Age Group: The show aims to teach kids aged 7-12, but tweens might find it less captivating.
Sleeper Stars: Sheep and Pigeon, voiced by Paul Walter Hauser and Yvonne Orji, are the most engaging characters, providing comic relief for all ages.
Most Pilot-y Line: Abby's random psychoanalysis of a sheep and Pigeon's response create an amusing exchange.
Our Call: 'The Chosen Adventures' offers fun, informative moments, but it's tailored to a specific audience. The general public might opt to skip it unless they're fans of 'The Chosen' or seeking faith-based, child-friendly content.
