TV series

Messiah

Name: Messiah
Released: 2020
Cast: Mehdi Dehbi, Michelle Monaghan, John Ortiz, Tomer Sisley, Stefania LaVie Owen

2020· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 7.3Canceled

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Synopsis

A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. Who exactly is he? And what does he want?

Themes

central intelligence agency (cia)widow palestinian-israeli conflict prophet reverend messiah mysterious isis (daesh)complex understated audacious

Episodes

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E1 He That Hath an EarNext upJan 1, 2020 · 49 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Believing he miraculously delivered Damascus from ruin, a throng follows a man they call al-Masih into the desert, raising suspicions in the CIA.
Guest stars: Edward Raed (7-Year Old Jibril), Esodie Geiger (Nurse), Evan Holtzman (Recruit - DC), Jennifer Yun (Kwun), Batsheva Ottolenghi (Female Israeli Soldier), Tamir Ginsburg (Male Israeli Soldier), Vardi Moscovitch (Sergeant), Ahmad Harb (Detractor #1)
E2 TremorJan 1, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
In Israel, tensions rise while CIA officer Eva seeks answers, and dramatic footage of al-Masih goes viral. In Texas, a desperate pastor forms a plan.
Guest stars: Roby Attal (Eric), Kenneth Miller (Larry), Rami Delshad (Palestinian - Al Jiffik), Udi Razzin (Cab Driver), Nadeem Rimawi (Refugee), Aaron Vodovoz (Rozen), Thomas Herod Jr. (Dennis Coleman), Joe Rojas Jr. (Luis)
E3 The Finger of GodJan 1, 2020 · 38 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Appearing inexplicably during a Texas tornado, al-Masih quietly moves pastor Felix to embrace a new purpose. But Eva -- and the FBI -- quickly close in.
Guest stars: Tim Johnson (Dwayne), Aaron Vodovoz (Rozen), Debrianna Mansini (Sandy McGreevy), Cher Calvin (News Anchor), Robert Way (Airport Traveler), Thomas Herod Jr. (Dennis Coleman), Benjamin Keepers (Father / Dog Owner), Liya Kurmesh (Ellie)
E4 TrialJan 1, 2020 · 50 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Coping with grief, Eva questions al-Masih, but his riveting charisma turns the tables. A deportation trial becomes a political lightning rod.
Guest stars: Thomas Kopache (Judge Harold Pleva), Jacqueline Torres (Rita Garcia), Beth Bailey (Doctor), Thomas Herod Jr. (Dennis Coleman), Amie MacKenzie (Deputy Counsel Victoria Lang), Robert Diago DoQui (KCLX Reporter), Carlos Telles (Security Room Guard), Delana Michaels (Doris Pleva)
E5 So That Seeing They May Not SeeJan 1, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
While Eva keeps close watch on al-Masih, Felix wrestles with what to believe as his church becomes a magnet for the devout and the desperate.
Guest stars: Damien Leake (George), Frances Lee McCain (Patty), Benjamin Keepers (Father / Dog Owner), Augie Duke (Skye), Paul Blott (Store Rep), Makram J. Khoury (Mullah Umar), Liya Kurmesh (Ellie), Rona-Lee Shimon (Mika)
E6 We Will Not All SleepJan 1, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Jibril has a striking vision in the desert. Eva finally gets hard intel on al-Masih, whose devotees form a convoy to follow him out of Texas.
Guest stars: Nabiha Akkari (Jibril's Mother), Jordyn Aurora Aquino (Durham Motel Receptionist), Joe Rojas Jr. (Luis), Christina DiNicolo (Follower (uncredited)), David Phyfer (Supporter (uncredited)), Tim R. Worley (Stunned Follower (uncredited)), Poorna Jagannathan (Sanjana Mirza), Siddiq Saunderson (Keon Woods)
E7 It Came to Pass as It Was SpokenJan 1, 2020 · 48 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
News of a marvel electrifies the phenomenon around al-Masih, but Eva's skepticism deepens. Jibril's and Samer's paths diverge amid political unrest.
Guest stars: Makram J. Khoury (Mullah Umar), Poorna Jagannathan (Sanjana Mirza), Jameel Khoury (Militia Leader), Siddiq Saunderson (Keon Woods), James Randi (James Randi), Steve Wedan (Cardinal of N.Y.), Secret Embers (DC Metro Police Officer), Carol Sutton (Old Woman at Baptist Church)
E8 Force MajeureJan 1, 2020 · 42 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Gaining the ear of the president, al-Masih issues a challenge and causes turmoil in the White House. But he soon faces probing questions himself.
Guest stars: Chelsea Niven (Eliana), Eden Saban (Samer's Future Wife), Gerald McCullouch (Dean Jim Parker), Liya Kurmesh (Ellie), Karen Marie Norris (Journalist), Tania Mejia (Buzzfeed Reporter), Tyler Merritt (Hotel Guest), Aaron McPherson (Sean)
E9 God Is GreaterJan 1, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Eva unearths alarming details about al-Masih's past. Jibril's and Samer's paths unexpectedly collide. Rebecca steps up at a crucial moment.
Guest stars: Amanda Jaros (Flight Attendant), Rona-Lee Shimon (Mika), Dermot Mulroney (President Young), Christopher Heyerdahl (Oscar Wallace), Assaad Bouab (Qamar Maloof), Sharon Tal (Netta), Dvir Benedek (Director Baerman), Nicole Scimeca (Raeah Hardwick)
E10 The Wages of SinJan 1, 2020 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Eva scrambles to thwart a plan designed to silence al-Masih, while breaking news causes dismay among his followers.
Guest stars: Beau Bridges (Edmund DeGuilles), Barbara Eve Harris (Katherine Bailey), Ori Pfeffer (Alon), Michael O'Neill (Cameron Collier), Emily Kinney (Staci Hardwick), Naby Dakhli (Adar Golshiri), Mahdi Chalkhaoui (Hamza), Iqbal Theba (Danny Kirmani)