HeartGuard score
How suitable a title is for Christian viewers, from 0 to 100. It weighs the content meters and the worldview.
- 80–100RecommendedThis episode
- 60–79Watch with care
- 35–59Think it through
- 15–34Strong caution
- 0–14Not recommended
HeartGuard score
How suitable a title is for Christian viewers, from 0 to 100. It weighs the content meters and the worldview.
- 80–100RecommendedThis episode
- 60–79Watch with care
- 35–59Think it through
- 15–34Strong caution
- 0–14Not recommended
Worldview score
What the story celebrates or condemns.
Why +2 for this episode
The episode reverently portrays the Last Supper and Jesus' obedient surrender in Gethsemane, affirming faith in God's will and Christ's self-giving.
- +2Affirms faithThis episodePresents faith in God positively and as true
- +1Positive valuesHonesty, sacrifice and family win out
- 0Mixed or neutralNo clear stance
- −1AmbivalentShows sin without judging it either way
- −2Glamorises sinMakes sin look attractive and rewarding
Age guide
How suitable this episode is for each age group.
Why 10+ for this episode
Jesus's deep distress in Gethsemane, the visions he sees and the menacing night-time arrest by armed guards can unsettle younger children, though there is no graphic violence.
- Under 8With a parent
- Ages 8–12Yes
- Ages 13–15Yes
- Ages 16–17Yes
- AdultsYes
A reverent, emotionally weighty retelling of the Last Supper and Gethsemane, with no bad language or sexual content. The anguish and night-time arrest are intense rather than graphic.
Watch guide
What's in it?
LanguageNo swearing
The series has no swearing, and nothing in this episode departs from that.
BlasphemyNone
God's name is used in prayer, worship and sincere speech throughout, never as an exclamation.
Sex and nudityNone
There is no sexual content. Judas's kiss is a greeting of betrayal, not romance.
RelationshipsNone
The relationships shown are friendship, discipleship and family.
ViolenceTense arrest
Temple guards surround Jesus and the disciples in the garden. The episode builds towards violence rather than dwelling on it.
Frightening scenesIntense anguish
Jesus prays in deep distress in Gethsemane, with visions of Abraham and Isaac and a valley of dry bones. Armed men arriving at night may unsettle younger children.
Drugs and alcoholPassover wine
Wine is shared at the Last Supper as part of the Passover meal and its sacred meaning.
AttitudesPlotting and betrayal
Religious leaders and Roman officials plot against Jesus, and Judas betrays him. These are shown as wrong, and Nicodemus rebukes Caiaphas.
OccultNone
There is no witchcraft, fortune-telling or other occult practice. The visions in Gethsemane are part of Jesus' prayer, shown as a sincere act of faith rather than anything occult.
- To knowContent to know about
- DiscussWorth discussing
- Early
Calling and humility
Jesus calls the stonemason Thaddeus in a flashback, and Thaddeus is the last disciple to reach the table.
- Early
Plotting against Jesus
Caiaphas hurriedly summons the Sanhedrin to a council. Nicodemus rebukes him sharply, and the leaders argue about how to deal with Jesus.
- Mid
Political menace
Pilate meets Atticus and Claudia and treats Jesus as a political threat. The scene is tense and spoken rather than physical.
- Mid
Alcohol in worship
The Last Supper ends with Passover bread and wine shared as a sacred act, and Jesus speaks to the disciples about what lies ahead.
- Late
Anguish and visions
In Gethsemane Jesus prays in deep distress, asking three times for the cup to be taken away. He sees visions of Abraham and Isaac and of a valley of dry bones before submitting to his Father's will.
- Late
Betrayal and arrest
Under cover of darkness, leaders and Temple guards with weapons come, and Judas points Jesus out by kissing him. The mood is menacing and the disciples are frightened.
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Faith & story
What does it say?
What's it about?The plot, without the ending
On the night before his death, Jesus shares a final Passover meal with his followers. While the Sanhedrin and Pilate fear his growing influence, Jesus leads his closest friends to a garden to pray, as the hour of his betrayal draws near.
Through a faith lensHow it connects to the Bible
This episode sits between the Passover table and the garden, where Jesus moves from teaching his friends to surrendering to his Father. In Gethsemane he asks three times for the cup to pass, yet submits: not my will, but yours. The episode's visions of Abraham and Isaac echo the Father who would later give his own Son, and the valley of dry bones points to God's power to bring life from death. The meal itself is given as a remembrance of a covenant sealed by Christ's self-giving. The humility of the last arriving, and of the first becoming last, matches Jesus' own teaching about greatness. Nicodemus's protest in the Sanhedrin recalls his real-life plea that Jesus be heard before being judged. Judas's kiss shows how closeness can hide betrayal, while Jesus remains faithful and unafraid. Some scenes are added to the Gospel accounts, so the Gospels remain the measure. The outcome speaks of obedience that costs something and love that does not turn back.
Fruit of the SpiritWhich fruit does it show?
6 out of 9 fruits ripe in this episode
Ripe grapes are shown in the episode, buds are missing
- Joy
- Patience
- Kindness
Jesus demonstrates his love by sharing a final meal with his followers, after which he prays fervently on their behalf and on behalf of all humanity. Peace comes as he settles into his Father's will after great anguish. Faithfulness is his obedience to the Father, three times asking and still yielding. Gentleness appears in how he calls Thaddaeus and comforts his friends. Goodness is Nicodemus's courage in rebuking Caiaphas before the Sanhedrin. Self-control marks Jesus as armed men close in and he does not resist. Hatred and strife show in Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin's plotting, and in Pilate's cold calculation. Envy shows in the leaders' fear of losing their standing, and Judas's kiss turns a sign of affection into betrayal.
The charactersExamples to follow or avoid
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus of NazarethJonathan RoumieJesus is tender with his friends at the table, then deeply troubled in prayer in the garden. He chooses to trust his Father's will.
Shahar Isaac as Simon PeterShahar IsaacPeter is a devoted, impulsive disciple, close to Jesus and brought into the garden with him. He struggles to grasp what is coming.
Erick Avari as NicodemusErick AvariA senior member of the Sanhedrin who is drawn to Jesus. He openly challenges Caiaphas when the council turns on Jesus.
Richard Fancy as CaiaphasRichard FancyThe high priest, anxious to protect his position, who pushes the council to act against Jesus.
Andrew James Allen as Pontius PilateAndrew James AllenThe Roman governor, who weighs Jesus chiefly as a political problem and presses his advisers about the threat.
How Christians are portrayed
Faith is treated with great reverence, with Jesus' prayer and the Passover meal shown as sincere and weighty. The disciples are honest about their weakness and slowness to understand. Religious leaders mostly serve as opponents, though Nicodemus is a believing voice of conscience among them.
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Details
Episode details
- Cast
- Erick Avari, Jonathan Roumie, Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish
- First aired
- Jun 29, 2025
- Created by
- Dallas Jenkins
- Networks
- Prime Video, VidAngel, Angel
- Genre
- Action & Adventure, Family, Drama
- Episode length
- 1h 6m
- Age rating
- US TV-PG · UK 12
How we analysed this
We gathered the episode's summary, its reception and facts about the series that independent sources agree on, then rated each content area against our rubric and worldview scale, using AI models calibrated on reference titles. Not yet reviewed by our team. Confidence: medium.
Score = 100 − 16 × content concern (1.28) + 8 × worldview (+2) = 95
This is a guide to help families choose with wisdom, not a verdict on anyone's conscience ().
Updated 2026-10-14