Messiah (2020)

Welcome to the official page for all episode recaps, reviews and news for Messiah Season 1. This is a comprehensive guide to everything regarding the second season.

Season 1 has already drawn controversy in the media with more than 4,000 people petitioning for it to be banned by Netflix. The Royal Film Commission of Jordan have also raised their discontent, asking Netflix to not stream it on release.

Messiah Season 1 is about a CIA agent (Michelle Monaghan) investigating a man named Al-Masih, who has sparked a legion of loyal followers after claiming to have been sent to earth by a higher being.

The Netflix series has been accused of promoting anti-Islam.

Despite the controversy, Ready Steady Cut gave Season 1 a favourable review (see below). It is serious and dramatic at times.

Talking of a Season 2, it has not been confirmed yet, however, the story is ambiguous and does not give the impression of a continuation. With a lot of heat aimed at Netflix, they may not consider recommissioning it. Netflix have stuck to their guns in the past, renewing Insatiable when certain audiences accused the platform of fat shaming. The cast and production team of Insatiable started a media rally defending the story. Maybe the cast of Messiah will do the same.

Netflix have responded to the claims that the series is anti-Islam by stating that the story is purely fictional, so it looks like they will not be taking it offline anytime soon.

Please see below all the episode recaps and the season review. Be warned that all recaps contain significant spoilers. Watch, read and enjoy.