Super Cringe! Sneak Peek of Season 5 of The Chosen - Grafted Reaction

[@croqsieur]

Judas is a reminder that our plans don’t always align with God’s-no matter how good you think they are. The Chosen has done an amazing job with Judas, despite limited knowledge we have of him from Scripture. It’s important to remember that Judas, as well as the rest of the Apostles during Jesus’ ministry, were no different from us. They were always confused and full of doubt in Jesus. They made many mistakes. Though they fully believed Him to be the Christ and Son of God, they kept thinking that Jesus would establish a physical kingdom on earth and overthrow the Romans. This greatly upset Jesus, as shown in Scripture. I like to think that Judas was the one who took this vision too far, allowing Satan to enter him, because he couldn’t accept that his plans didn’t align with God’s-even though his intentions were never meant to be malicious. It’s truly tragic actually. And Jesus weeping at the end of the scene, knowing what was coming for Judas is so heartbreaking.

[@bgreer6584]

A lot of us had been hoping Shmuel would stay with Jesus, and it’s sad to see him turn against Him again. The scene with Judas is so grievous! But so well acted. You know before it starts that Judas will turn away for good. We can even see it when Judas says, “Thank You for Your time.” His heart is gone. And Jesus’ grief at losing his heart is so powerful.

[@barbarascott3362]

A Shmuel meltdown. His logic has deserted him.

[@kriegsmariner_14]

The thing is, the first lesson Jesus taught Judas upon meeting him after the Sermon on the Mount was concerning his place in the Kingdom of God and how it doesn’t rely on talents or experience, “I do not require that of my followers. You would actually be one of the few. I only require what other rabbis do: that you seek to be like me.”

[@batTorah]

Happy Chrismukkah!! Christmas and Hanukkah are at the same time this year!!! May God bless you and your families!

[@jasoncover6476]

I am conflicted too. I want Jesus to Return today, but I also want to see more people follow Jesus in his calling of Salvation. It makes me weep to see people choose against the Messiah.

[@BP-E]

Merry Christmas to you guys and your families. God bless you!

[@charitysimon-peraboh5555]

The money music on Judas's scene that you picked out is 🔥 I never noticed that ❤❤❤❤

[@leesorensen3077]

this is not a real Grafted video if Dr. Tom doesn't have his tiny cup.

[@angelamason9840]

I hope you react to the rest of season 4. Episode 6 and 8 are favorite episodes of this series. I’m glad that 5 & 2 studios will be telling Bible stories after The Chosen.

[@Grafted]

We filmed the rest of season 4 and are working on post-production now!

[@nilarene2088]

Seeing Jesus cry,..😢 breaks me! Thinking of His heartbreak,.. breaks me! 😢😢😢

[@bethscott8027]

Sam, the sound of money has been played for a while now when Judas is in the scene.

[@Tuff_E_nuf72]

Exactly right.

[@Grafted]

Just noticed!

[@nilarene2088]

​@@Grafted😂

[@skyemanion947]

I didn't even notice till Sam mentioned it

[@aleksandergorczyk1582]

@@Grafted Srsly...? xD

[@thefirstMrsLankton]

At 16:25 Judas is lost. He is as lost as if he'd never been chosen. It surely must've broken his Rabbi's heart. As I see this played out, it breaks my heart too. For some reason that is beyond me, this scene is causing all sorts of controversy. Apparently the kerfuffle is over Jesus character saying he'd pray for Judas. Why wouldn't Jesus pray for Judas? He loves him. Jesus prayed for himself when his hour of betrayal was at hand. Yes....this will be very hard to watch. Having said that, I am enormously proud of Luke Dimyan as he has brought Judas to life. Luke has given us a Judas we actually liked, even though we knew he was doomed. Thank you guys for the preview! Well done (but soooo sad).

[@Grafted]

Luke Dimyan did an amazing job and that is NOT a character most would want to play.

[@PatriciaMorales-e4b]

Love the new Grafted logo!

[@marialeonor9171]

These two scenes from the sneak peek...whew... 😮 Shaan(Shmuel), Ivan(Yussif), Luke(Judas) and Jonathan(Jesus) nailed with their acting, specially Shaan and Luke 😮😮😮👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aerogers4117]

I will never refer to The Chosen as "cringe" as in todays vernacular that means "embarrassing or awkward".

[@AlydiaRackham]

Yes, I immediately thought that's what they meant.

[@damali.]

Missed you Sam & Doc! Always love your biblical/cultural insight and commentary and reactions.

[@lauraspurs14]

If you all ever do a Bible study on Judas PLEASE let me know. I have been so fascinated with his humanity. I believe his mindset and choices opened the way for satan to enter. Satan did not enter until the last supper so I do think Judas did everything he knew to follow Jesus but he was set on his ways (his own understanding). I think there is so much to learn from him.

[@kdhander]

That’s definitely the sound of money, it’s been is a couple of episodes from season 4 as well.

[@patriciaposthumus6684]

Judas asked Jesus if he could follow him, and Jesus agreed. Judas was specifically chosen to be the betrayer. It's just so heartbreaking to see these parts acted out and with the possibilities of how all this may have played out. These 2 actors really do a great job of portraying Jesus and Judas. The whole casting for this show has really been stellar. I am so looking forward to Season 5 coming out sometime next year. Meanwhile, I'll just have to watch Seasons 1 through 4 again. Merry Christmas, everyone, and to our friends on Graffted Happy Hanukkah. May Gods blessings be with you all in the coming New Year. Peace be with you all my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen

[@Grafted]

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

[@KarenJohnson-ks7xt]

Blessings and peace be with you as well 🙏 ✨️

[@pallaviraina2449]

So interesting and I always enjoy your insights. I thought Luke and Jonathan did a great job in that scene. I hadn't actually noticed the music until someone pointed it out. it sounds like a money bag but it also sounds like a rattlesnake kinda too - they presented it really well. Merry Christmas to all !

[@drkarenhanson]

Judas saying "I am nothing" sounds to me like he is trying to guilt Jesus into doing what Judas wants, a manipulation attempt.

[@AlydiaRackham]

I think it's an explosion of the terror he's been feeling this whole time, his insecurity. It just burst out of him. He's afraid that Jesus doesn't actually want to use him for anything important at all. He fears that he's left behind a life, family, career and opportunities for no reason--that he convinced Jesus to take him on, but that Jesus has no place for him. Because he doesn't understand the kingdom, just as James and John didn't understand when they asked to sit at His right and left hand. But Judas allows that fear to take over--he gives the devil a foothold. (They illustrate how that can happen by showing it happening to Shmuel. However, I somehow believe Shmuel will come around eventually. I don't know why, but I just do.)

[@cloudrunner7]

Judas' betrayal was that he tried to force the hand of God. Judas believed if Yeshua's back was to the wall, He would have no choice but to proclaim Himself. Almost all of Yeshua's Followers still believed that Messiah was the great conquering King that would restore Israel to it's rightful place. That He would drive out the Romans and the nations His footstool. Judas wanted to, needed to be instrumental in making this take place. The betrayal wasn't for the money, it was for Judas' pride. He wanted Yeshua to take HIS advice. The money was Satan's final inducement to push Judas' already unstable mind in the direction that would lead to Yeshua's death. Remember Judas had a soft spot for money. The temptation was take the money and force Yeshua's hand. People forget that Satan thought all the way up until Sunrise of Easter morning that he had WON. Satan can foretell futures where he forces events to occur. But only God knows every last choice that will be made. And the awe we should hold is because ONLY the Lord does not coerce us to do His bidding. Only God uses the freewill choices of others to give us warnings when we go off the rails. We have no real understanding of the word omniscient. Our attitudes say we have no comprehension of omnipotence or omnipresence either. How can we worry if we know with certainty that He is always with us and also with everyone else all at the same time? How can we worry when the Almighty God is capable of literally ANYTHING. Sadly, our imaginations can't even comprehend that reality. We think of how awesome the Resurrection was or how Yeshua raised Lazarus but somehow we still doubt? Surely we should know that the Creator of All can remake a human body and return it's soul to it? But couldn't He also make it as if it had not ever happened as well? Yes, if He chose to, He could start all over again and we would not ever know. He doesn't do that because He wants our lives to have meaning. Achievement is only accomplished by overcoming adversity. So He lets us choose what we allow Him to do. Think about it.

[@AlydiaRackham]

Very well said.

[@kimberlyrose0671]

The bag of money shaking, the delayed hand hold, the shift in Judas's demeanor at the end....all cringe moments. Judas dies before Jesus. How the show depicts, IDK, it's gonna be awful no matter what they show of Judas dying. I hate the devil....

[@EllenSmyth]

Can you just imagine the chutzpah to sit down with God to give him your advice? Seriously.

[@tberkness]

I was cringing through the whole clip. I wanted to look away but this is apart of my messiah’s journey that set me free. Thank Jesus.

[@MedinaJones-j1t]

Hello Sam & Dr Tom!! I missed this livestream from you guys!! I always look forward to hearing your reactions on each episode/ season of the Chosen!! Thus far, each season has been completely amazing and season five promises to be even more so!! I enjoy greatly how you both give historical and biblical context to each episode!! It helps me understand Scripture more fully!! Thank you for sharing the Gospel with us!! Praying that you and your families have a blessed and wonderful holiday season and beyond!! May God continue to bless you!!😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🎄🎄🎄

[@karynelove96]

I love Shmuel and Judas as the characters. The acting is amazing. Love this show so much. I’m gonna cry when I see this season in theaters

[@nanaansah-twum1142]

It's almost like they're in the garden of Eden.

[@ladybugmom10]

Dallas uses sound and music to play as large a role as the script and the actors.

[@Grafted]

Agreed

[@carlalawson6785]

Who believes in the holy scripture and who believes in the Nazarene? Yes! Remember, Jesus is the law of Moses. 🥰😄

[@jackiewheeler9202]

Judas was the prophesied son of perdition. That was his role. I don’t believe Jesus would have had a conversation like this with him.

[@ruthdeboer3259]

Hello from Grayslake Illinois! Merry Christmas to you guys and you familys!!!

[@Grafted]

Merry Christmas, thanks for watching!

[@patriciaposthumus6684]

Merry Christmas to you also.

[@nilarene2088]

I've been missing y'all!!!! Have a wonderful celebration of Jesus' birth!! 🎉❤❤❤😊

[@Nursfaith]

It is creepy to see Judas trying to make another business deal. Thank you guys so much!

[@cog4life]

Baaa baaaa Shmuel. (That’s a goat 🐐, not a 🐑) 😂

[@amadeus4313]

I love your channel!!!

[@nataliehamela6062]

You said "weird" at the end, when Judas suddenly changed his tone in saying severly "thank you for your time". For me this is good writing and playing, changing the tone because he decided IN THAT VERY MOMENT that he will betray him. So something needed to shift, obviously not wanting to follow any more ...

[@Grafted]

I think you're right!

[@havitcold]

Judas is realizing he’s slipping from his faith

[@CarmelaTornambe]

Yes that is coins in the music in the scene with Jesus and Judas. Schumel is going off the deep end he made a 180% turn against Jesus and he is lying like the devil has him like Judas.

[@DallasJenkinsOfficial]

Season 5 is definitely tough to watch, but it's got some kick butt moments, too. Season 6 is brutal, I'm sorry not sorry in advance.

[@Grafted]

Definitely looking forward to the triumphal entry and the Passover! But, these two scenes were brutal-well done! We're going to cry our eyes out at Season 6!

[@ongjanette]

I knew it would be heartbreaking when Judas first came to Jesus, so expectant and so full of hope. And ambition? Yet as the season progresses and one sees how his character is unable or unwilling to change from his "old self", quite unlike the rest of the apostles, we can see the story getting in line with the inevitable end. It doesn't help that the actor playing Judas is so likeable too. 😜

[@michaellee9411]

Your point regarding how Judases character is unable or unwilling to change from his old self quite unlike the rest of the Apostles... Also how the ambition of Judahs Pride to be acknowledged in making Jesus the celebrated Victor and Warrior of overcoming the Romans captivity and oppression upon the Jews The pride of Judas to be out at the Forefront of the front of the war to like chameleon nature feel he needed to be seen at the head of the cause - making his prideful advice and his will above and being the center of attention to push his ambition and agenda of being a businessman in the Limelight above all other disciples Judas like we the public in our current day choose our own way our own will and push our own agenda and are unwilling often enough to relent and let Heaven's plan to be for us in a submission and being Guided by our fathers Direction not forcing our pride and our own way It appears to me this is the major issue with Judas and us in our current world where we're unwilling to submit to the Heavenly plan but push our own way and in our own worldly ways of agendas instead of being submissive as Heaven wants us to follow his way daily abiding hour by our in relationship in father son understanding as we learn through life and walk in this life abiding in submission walking in his way is not our own

[@lechatbotte.]

We’re not given a in depth description of Judas, I believe because he is like us before Christ sometimes even after we come to him. It’s a daily choice to choose to follow Jesus not lead

[@scottmcgregor4829]

I think that judas struggle is Jesus is not how he thought that he should be.

[@lynnebrooks7950]

Oh, I'm gone a tbrow up!! For real!!!

[@suzannemedellin9462]

Jesus asked Judas to serve Him.

[@TurtleHillTx]

Judas is desperately trying to convince himself that what he wants is freedom for his people. His real motivation is wanting to be the savior and star of the show. He loves money, but his love for fame is greater. He just can't hear what Yeshua is saying and receive it. Too full of himself. Later on when the word says he fell and his bowels emptied out, he finally was no longer full of himself.

[@DJ.Michelle]

Are yall not gonna react to the rest of season 4??? Been looking for them almost daily guys, lol, so please at least lllet us know something one way or the other!!

[@corethafulton6949]

Both scenes…so loaded…😭

[@PaulinaConner]

Good evening Tom and Sam , I don’t agree with you when you mentioned that there were demons in the Sanheedaran, and that Shmuel was like possessed 🤷🏻‍♀️ really ? I believe 😢he was so confused with his fanatism of the scriptures that he was really struggling with his beliefs, not possessed , I don’t know anything about the Bible I am a Hindu but I love the Chosen and your reviews (though I was born in a Roman Catholic Family 😅) and about Judas poor guy he never got it he continued beeing who he thought he was🤦🏻‍♀️ well that is all by now . Sai Ramand Namaste 🙏 Paulina 🪷

[@aerogers4117]

@PaulinaConner The character of Shumel is fictional, so don't get too wrapped up in deciphering his storyline.

[@JulieMelberg]

Judas was faking the whole time while he was talking to try and trick Jesus. When he couldn't, he stood and his true colors shown through.

[@AlydiaRackham]

Trick Jesus into doing what? Becoming king of all Israel? To normal people, that doesn't sound like a bad thing. But you can't trick someone into becoming king. So I really don't know what you mean.

[@andreastarks2780]

This whole series is cringe starting with the fake accents.

[@SaltyWarPig]

The only cringe I see is how you two look into each other's eyes. It's weird

[@juliepeters3716]

Are you neurodivergent? I am not being snarky I am being sincere. It is just that neurodivergent people can find certain behaviours that others consider normal to be weird.

[@michaellee9411]

re: Judas choice to continue to follow his way...of Ambition Pride not loyally following the Master in allegiance Judas choice to be self centered - disloyal insisting his way is better.... the rebellious of heart decision of Self verses the loyal commitment- allegiance to The Master.... Judas character is unable unwilling - to change from his old self...unlike the rest of the Apostles... Also the ambition of Judas Pride to be acknowledged in making Jesus the celebrated Victor and Warrior of overcoming the Romans in theyre captivity and oppression upon the Jews The pride of Judas to be out at the Forefront of the front of the war to like chameleon nature feel he needed to be seen at the head of the cause - making his prideful advice and his will above and being the center of attention to push his ambition and agenda of being a businessman in the Limelight above all other disciples Judas like we the public in our current day choose our own way our own will and push our own agenda and are unwilling to relent and let Heaven's plan to be for us in a submitting obeying trusting.. and being Guided by our Fathers Direction not forcing our pride and our own way It appears to me this is the major issue with Judas and us in our current world where we're unwilling to submit to the Heavenly plan but push our own way and in our own worldly ways of agendas instead of being a loyal heart as Heaven wants us to follow his way daily abiding hour by our in relationship in father son understanding as we learn through life and walk in this life abiding in submission walking in Our Fathers way verses our own ways...