The Bible
2013
Original language: English
- drama
The story
The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
What it’s like
Sun-bleached desert vistas, ochre dust, and warm amber firelight define this miniseries, with wide establishing shots of ancient cities and sweeping skies that often lean on digital spectacle. Interiors glow with lamp and torch light, and scenes of prayer or quiet family life settle into steady, reverent framing. Ceremonial choral and orchestral swells carry the big moments, while smaller scenes rest on near-silence and wind. The rhythm is episodic and unhurried, moving through generations with broad, deliberate pacing rather than tight suspense. The tone is solemn and earnest, with a sincere devotional register, and its people's arcs follow faith tested by exile, rebellion, and sacrifice. Intensity is moderate but real: battles with bloodshed, plague and punishment imagery, and a graphic depiction of the Crucifixion, with no sexual content of note. It suits a Sunday afternoon, a group viewing, or a faith-centred evening, and it is for viewers who want a reverent, large-scale retelling of scripture.
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