Shows like The Chosen
If you liked The Chosen, the best matches are Jesus of Nazareth, Highway to Heaven and MacGyver.
The Chosen, a 2019 series that blends action‑adventure, family drama and a hefty dose of biblical reflection, hooks viewers with its human‑scale take on Christ’s life—think identity crises, pacifism and sacrificial love, all set against ancient backdrops.
Below you’ll find a mixed bag of reverent epics, heavenly cop‑dramas and a dash of 80s spy‑craft, each echoing the show’s blend of moral stakes and larger‑than‑life storytelling.
Get picks tuned to your taste Updated
1. Jesus of Nazareth 1977 · Series
88If you want to stick to the source material, this classic miniseries covers the same historical ground with similar reverence.
- Peacock
- Britbox
- UP Faith & Family
- Wonder Project
2. Highway to Heaven 1984 · Series
75This show trades apostles for a probationary angel, but keeps the earnest, feel-good mission of helping people in need.
- Amazon Prime Video
- fuboTV
- Peacock
- Philo
3. MacGyver 2016 · Series
53It shares the action and adventure roots, though MacGyver prefers clever gadgets over the spiritual guidance found in your source.
- Paramount+
4. Starsky & Hutch 1975 · Series
48This is a classic buddy-cop procedural that shares the action-drama DNA, even if the setting is significantly more urban.
- fuboTV
5. Mission: Impossible 1988 · Series
51While it focuses on espionage rather than faith, the team-based structure and mission-driven pacing will feel somewhat familiar.
6. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 2023 · Series
58It features a globetrotting quest for truth and family secrets, though it swaps biblical history for giant monsters.
- Apple TV
7. Bonanza 1959 · Series
69This western classic captures the same family-centric drama and community-focused storytelling, just with more horses and fewer sandals.
- fuboTV
- Philo
- YouTube TV
- Pure Flix
8. I Know This Much Is True 2020 · Series
73This is a heavy, character-driven exploration of sacrifice and forgiveness that matches the emotional intensity of your source.
- HBO Max
More lists to explore
Ratings and streaming availability come from TMDB and JustWatch and can change. The notes are written by AI from TMDB data and may occasionally miss.