Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
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About
"A patient, reverent epic anchored by one performance"
This 1977 miniseries retells the life of Jesus from birth through crucifixion and resurrection, filmed with the reverence and scale of a prestige biblical epic. Robert Powell's quiet, luminous performance anchors a sprawling all-star cast moving through familiar gospel episodes at a measured, almost liturgical pace. It favors solemn dialogue and painterly composition over spectacle, feeling closer to a devotional meditation than an action-driven drama. Watching it is a patient, immersive experience, best suited to viewers who want a thoughtful, traditional dramatization rather than a fast-moving modern retelling of the story.
Robert Powell's quietly magnetic performance holding together an unusually starry, prestige ensemble cast.
you want brisk pacing rather than a slow, contemplative, hours-long meditation on scripture.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Part 1 | 8.3 | 636 | 93 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Part 2 | 8.5 | 605 | 94 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Part 3 | 8.4 | 270 | 91 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Part 4 | 8.6 | 286 | 97 min |