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- Many feel that the show is controversial, which is to be expected when a fictional series takes significant liberties with sacred religious texts. A Change.org petition says, “Viewers will immediately be able to notice that it is based on Islamic descriptions of the coming of Dajjal,” which is Islam’s false messianic figure.
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Jan 3, 2020 · Many feel that the show is controversial, which is to be expected when a fictional series takes significant liberties with sacred religious texts.
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Dec 31, 2019 · Netflix’s latest offering, a 10-part drama series called Messiah, is already drumming up the same level of controversy — even before its January 1 release date. That’s because Messiah goes...
- It’s Controversial. Any series named “Messiah” and set in modern times is certain to be controversial. But the controversy runs much deeper than a label.
- It’s Binge-Worthy. I watched all 10 episodes. In each one, you hear from Al-Masih’s followers (who claim he’s a miracle-worker and maybe even the messiah) and from government agent Eva Geller (who believes he’s a fraud).
- It’s Thought-Provoking. Like most shows about faith, Messiah raises thought-provoking questions. A skeptical college student says he hopes Al-Masih isn’t legitimate.
- It’s not Family-Friendly. Netflix’s Messiah isn’t a series for the whole family. It’s filled with coarse language (including multiple GDs and too-many-to-count f-bombs), has partial male nudity (from behind), and includes a sex scene (although it’s tame by Netflix standards).
Jan 6, 2020 · Netflix's 'Messiah' sees the CIA investigate a man attracting attention through acts of public disruption. But what was the Messiah ending really all about?
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Aug 1, 2022 · To answer it simply, it is not based on true events, but it does portray the reality of our times. It is also inspired by concepts and stories from both the Bible and the Quran, along with perhaps a real-life tragedy that it makes references to. Here’s everything we know about it.
Jan 1, 2020 · Netflix's Controversial 'Messiah' Imagines the Second Coming of a Guy Who Might Be Jesus. By Aaron Pruner. Published on Jan 1, 2020 at 9:34 AM. Hiba Judeh/Netflix. What if Jesus Christ returned...
Jan 8, 2020 · In this case, the messiah appears in Damascus, and after speechifying through a monumental sand storm, leads a group of Palestinian Syrians to the border of Israel. Known as Al-Masih ( Mehdi Dehbi ), the mysterious figure quickly gets under the radar of Israeli authorities who aren’t sure what to do about him—or the new refugees that he’s ...
