Chosen (stylized onscreen as CH:OS:EN accompanied by a ticking sound) is an American action-thriller television series/web series from Ben Ketai and Ryan Lewis, airing via online streaming video service Crackle. The series has gained attention for its gripping storyline and the performances of its cast, including Chad Michael Murray.
Each season consisted of six episodes released simultaneously: season one was released on January 17, 2013; season two was released on December 13 that same year; the third and final season was released on April 15, 2014.
The Premise
The show centers around Ian Mitchell, a lawyer and father, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia. Ian receives a box containing a gun and a picture of a stranger, along with instructions to kill the pictured person. He is subsequently attacked by another stranger, and discovers that he has been chosen by a mysterious organization known as The Watchers to participate in a lethal game.
Ian Mitchell discovers a mysterious box on his doorstep containing a gun and a photo of a stranger he must kill in the next three days. If he doesn't kill him, he'll be endangering the safety of himself and his family.
“CHOSEN” returns to continue the story of Ian Mitchell (Ventimiglia) and his family, going deeper into the deadly game in which the Mitchells were swept into and will follow the lives of others who also received mysterious boxes that force them to kill.
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The Chosen Season One Official Trailer (HD)
Chad Michael Murray's Role
Chad Michael Murray joined the cast in the second season, adding another layer of intrigue to the series. Murray plays Jacob Orr, a bartender and surfer who is presented with an impossible choice: Kill an innocent family or see his own brother sacrificed.
Critical Reception and Viewer Reviews
Here's what viewers are saying about the "Chosen" series:
- "This mini series is fantastic...acting is fantastic and it will thrill you and force you to have more and more."
- "Fast, fast, fast paced. Gripping. Thrilling. Loaded with moral ambiguity."
- "I really enjoyed the series, it was super fast paced and easy to watch, since each ep was only 20 minutes. The plot was interesting..."
Some viewers appreciated the show's fast pace and thrilling nature. While others criticized the rushed ending and lack of explanation regarding the overarching plot.
Adaptations
A three-part Chinese adaptation was released on iQIYI in China and Taiwan in January 2018, and worldwide via Netflix in March 2018. The remake, a Chinese-Australian co-production set in Australia, follows the core plot of the series but makes changes to the characters; for example, the main character is a surgeon instead of a lawyer, portrayed by Lan Cheng-lung.
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Series Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
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