That was an excellent one.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

THE BIBLE CONTINUES deals with the period after the death and resurrection of Jesus. Most notably we meet Saul (who is later baptized as Paul) and Peter who spreads the message of Jesus. I think the series seems less professional compared to first series THE BIBLE but it is still worth watching. I agree with most other user reviews that the cast is not as good in THE BIBLE CONTINUES. Also the teaching of Jesus seems rather thin and superficial. I find myself siding with the Romans in the series sometimes and at times the Christians seem delusional and crazy. I believe the series should have focused more on the teachings of Jesus instead of only the history. However, I learned much from this series about the characters in THE BIBLE (the book). So I believe that most Christians or just historically interested will enjoy the series. Also I like that the series challenges the stereotypes of Jesus and Mary in appearance - Jesus has dark hair and Mary (the disciple) is colored.

Fantastic camera work, audio, acting, sets and the entire production is top notch.BUT every single powerful speech from Peter / Paul / Stephen have been removed, for no reason; it's almost comical the "dumbing" the down the writers diverging from the text in Acts.Peter's defense of the 2000 YEAR AUTHENTICATION system of the Jewish people proving Jesus is the messiah was removed.Same with Stephen's.Same with Pauls.So I have to conclude this is actually a hit piece on Christianity as-per-usual.Too bad.

Though there are some inaccuracies with respect to the authentic biblical account of the Book of Acts, the series is a good watch. I found the Drama well acted and intense, keeping me on the edge of my proverbial seat, spurring me to keep on watching. There is artistic licence which I do not totally agree with, like some of the interpretations of the characters, but if one reminds oneself that it is, after all, dramatised artistic licence that we are dealing with, one can overlook the inconsistencies without becoming overly frustrated or disappointed. Yes, the way some of the scenes were interpreted left me feeling a little bit betrayed due to their inconsistent irreverence with respect to the authentic biblical account, but having said that, I have nevertheless still enjoyed the series.

I watched all 12 episodes of this mini-series and will give my review in good things/bad things format. I know that some people were put off by the fact that the cast was deliberately chosen to show diversity. That didn't bother me. I think that 'diversity' was the least of problems with this mini-series. The good: The sets were wonderful, the costuming was wonderful, the actors were good. The bad: At best, the events that were featured in this mini-series were only very **loosely** based on the Book of Acts. The only part of the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr that was accurately portrayed was the actual stoning. Stephen did not go into the Temple to confront the High Priest and Sanhedrin. There was a plot against Stephen and he was dragged before the Sanhedrin and falsely accused of blasphemy. To make matters worse, Stephen's speech in defense of the false charges is left out completely. Many other events are inaccurate: - The story of Simon the magician, - The whole story of the Ethiopian treasurer colluding with the Zealots to overthrow Rome? Where did that come from? - One of the Apostles colludes with the Zealots as well. Really? Where can I find that story in the Book of Acts? - Paul being lied to by the other Apostles and being 'sent away' so he wouldn't cause trouble for them with the Jews. - The story of the resurrection of Tabitha. - The 'conversion' of Cornelius the Centurion. The Book of Acts describes Cornelius thusly: "At Casesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was know as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly." The centurion "Cornelius" in AD, The Bible Continues, is nothing like this. He is a soldier who follows orders and thinks nothing of executing anyone at Pilate's whim. AD, The Bible Continues goes off the rails early on and becomes more of a fictionalized story of Pilate and his wife Claudia than a story of the early Christians. It is entertaining and nice to look at, but sadly lacking in Biblical truth.