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This is a character guide for Netflix’s “The Chosen One” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
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General Information
| Network(s) | Netflix |
| Genre(s) | Drama, Fantasy, Young Adult, Non-English (Spanish), Religious |
| Created By | Jorge Dorantes, Everardo Gou, Leopoldo Gout |
| Based On | “American Jesus” by Mark Millar and Peter Gross |
| First Aired | August 16, 2023 |
| Executive Produced By | Stacy Perskie, Stephanie “Tuty” Correa, Everardo Gout, Leopoldo Gout, Jorge Dorantes |
| Showrunner(s) | Leopoldo Gout, and Jorge Dorantes |
Synopsis
Marie, aka Sarah, is a mother on the run with her son Jodie. At first, It isn’t clear who she is on the run from, but it is clear Jodie is special. Luckily, in Mexico, she is able to provide him some sense of normalcy via him going to public school, having friends, a crush, and even a Godparent in Elvis. However, as Jodie approaches his 13th birthday, what makes him special seems to no longer be containable or manageable.
Groups & Organizations
- Yaqui (1.1): An indigenous group in Mexico that Tuka is part of
- Welterebe Der Vorfahren USA (1.4): The company Sarah was a gestational carrier for, to give birth to Jodie
Notable Locations & Items
- Santa Rosalia (1.2): The town where the show takes place
Terminology
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Other Noteworthy Information
- Ages (1.1): Most of the kids are 12 years old and they are in the 7th grade
- Year (1.1): It is 1999 in the series, specifically December 1999
Episode Listing
Notable Episodes
- Episode 6: Things really begin to pick up, and a MAJOR reveal is given.
Season
Sarah, aka Marie (Dianna Agron)
Marie is a single mom who, after a tumultuous breakup, has a far more peaceful and simple life in Mexico.
By The End Of Season One
Sarah was originally supposed to be just Jodie’s surrogate but ends up becoming a woman on the run after she voids the agreement she signed and decides to go on the run.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Shiva Baby,” their role in “Acidman,” and their role in “Clock.”
- Birthday (1.1): September 8, 1966
- Original Name (1.1): Marie Christianson
- Where Is She From (1.1): Marie was born in Waterford, California, and her last address in America was Blythe, California
Quotes
Jodie Christianson (Bobby Luhnow)
Jodie is Sarah’s son, who isn’t usually the first one to jump into any of the skirmishes his friends get into, but he is trying to be braver.
By The End Of Season One
Jodie is a notable powerful entity that can remove negative feelings from people, heal the sick, and potentially even revive the dead.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
- Birthday (1.2): He was born December 25, 1986
- Medication (1.3): Chlorpromazine – an anti-psychotic
Quotes
Magda (Lilith Curiel)
Magda is the only girl in her friend group and makes it very clear to the boys that as much as she can hang, she is still very much a girl. But, while she does have to correct her friends at times, she’d rather hang with them than be at home, where she lives in the shadow of her missing brother.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
Quotes
Tuka (Juanito Anguamea)
Tuka is the youngest of his friend group and is part of the Yaqui people.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
Quotes
Hipolito (Jorge Javier Arballo)
The group’s self-appointed leader, Hipolito, is Jodie’s main rival for Magda’s interest and, like Tuka, is doing whatever he can to not be trapped in a dead-end job.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
- First Kiss (1.2): He is Magda’s first kiss, and she is his
Quotes
Wagner (Alberto Perez-Jacome)
Wagner is one of Jodie’s closest friends and is the one who often pushes him to take more initiative when it comes to Magda.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
Quotes
Angelo (Patricio Serna Meza)
Angelo is the bully of our leads.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
- Racism Origin (1.3): One of the reasons Angelo hates Jodie and thus picks on him and his friends is because his mom immigrated to the United States and left him, his sister, and his father behind
Quotes
Elvis (Elvis Zamora)
Elvis is the boss at a local large-scale bakery who the kids adore and is Sarah’s best friend and Jodie’s Godparent.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Arrival”
Quotes
Eriko (Matias Coronado)
Erik is Wagner’s younger, spectacled brother, who joins his brother’s scam in order to make money.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Miracles?”
Quotes
Principal Hernandez (Alejandro Edda)
Mr. Hernandez is the principal of Jodie’s school, whose family has a long history in the town as owners of a local mine that exploited indigenous groups like the Yaquis.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3 “The Awakening”
Quotes
Father O’Higgins (Alfonso Dosal)
Father O’Higgins works with Pastor Cruz and has been experiencing a crisis of faith recently.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3 “The Awakening”
- Beliefs (1.3): Believes faith and science can work hand in hand
Quotes
Pastor Cruz (Carlos Bardem)
Pastor Cruz has gained and holds power due to his place in the church, and as Jodie begins to commit what he sees as “Blasphemy,” he sees a real threat to what he sees as the established order and his livelihood.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3 “The Awakening”
Quotes
Lemuel (Tenoch Huerta)
Lemuel investigates claims of people, primarily kids, with celestial-type powers.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4 “True or False?”
- The actor is also known for their role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Quotes
There is no right answer if you ask the wrong question.
— Lemuel (1.4)
Carlos Ramirez (Israel Islas)
Carlos is Angelo’s father, a truck driver, who is also associated with the disappearance of Magda’s older brother.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 4 “True or False?”
Quotes
Lili B. (Fabrina Melon)
Lili has appeared in many forms. More often than not, she was dressed as a nurse, but now she is Jodie’s companion as he is taken to see his father, Satan.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Revelation”
Quotes
Dolores (Eileen Yanez)
Dolores was a teacher at Jodie’s school and one of Lili’s many different forms used to watch over Jodie.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Revelation”
Quotes
Elena (Sofia Sisniega)
Often, when we saw Elena, she was hanging out, seemingly watching Jodie as he unwittingly walked right into a test of his powers, if not faith.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Revelation”
Quotes
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