Prime Video will become the exclusive streaming partner for The Chosen. How will this affect the show?
Big news for The Chosen fans! Prime Video has snatched up the exclusive streaming rights, meaning the hit series is now an Amazon Original. If you were catching it elsewhere, that’s all changing, as it’ll be gone from other platforms. Here’s everything you need to know about this shift and what it means for your binge-watching plans!
Impact on Streaming Access
In a live stream, creator Dallas Jenkins announced that Prime Video will be the exclusive third-party home for The Chosen and its spin-off. Acknowledging that this news might make some fans skeptical, he took the opportunity to explain his decision and reassure the audience that it was ultimately a positive move for the series. With The Chosen moving exclusively to Amazon Prime Video, the show is no longer available on its previous platforms. Fans who have been watching it on services like Netflix or Peacock will now need to switch to Prime Video to keep up with new episodes.
But there's a silver lining: 90 days after the exclusive release on Amazon, fans of the show can watch it for free on the official app for The Chosen, called "The Chosen App." According to the creator, the show managed to double its viewership, and it is believed to have been watched by over 500 million people worldwide. He further pleaded that most people have Prime anyway.
What’s Next for Fans?
In seasons 5 and 6 of The Chosen, fans can expect the series to dive even deeper into key biblical events like the Crucifixion and Resurrection. As the show progresses, these pivotal moments will likely be portrayed with even greater emotional depth and cinematic flair, exploring the profound impact on both the characters and the viewers. With the move to Amazon, the production may benefit from increased resources, allowing for more elaborate depictions of these powerful scenes. Fans can look forward to seeing these moments not only stay true to the source material but also be enhanced by the creative possibilities that come with Amazon's support.
Many shows have made the jump to big streaming services, like Black Mirror. What started as a small Channel 4 production has now become a huge Netflix series, complete with an interactive episode that would have been impossible on cable TV. One must mention a show whose ratings have steadily dropped since Netflix's acquisition...
Meanwhile, Jenkins has ensured that he accepted far less money than Amazon offered in order to maintain full control over the project and protect it. Total creative control on his side was non-negotiable. It seems like a perfect deal – reaping all the benefits of a big studio without giving away creative control. Time will tell if it's too good to be true.
Have you been following the show on other platforms, or will this change make you reconsider your subscription services? Let us know in the comments!