A review examines the television series "Unchosen," created and written by Julie Gearey, featuring Christopher Eccleston as Mr. Phillips and Fra Fee as Sam.
The series reportedly introduces a fictional cult, the "Fellowship of the Divine," which is depicted with strict, patriarchal rules. Mr. Phillips, the cult leader, is characterized as authoritarian and engaging in inappropriate conduct with female members. While initially presenting as a cult drama, the review suggests that "Unchosen" primarily shifts focus to a con artist narrative centered on the character of Sam. The cult's restrictions, such as prohibiting internet use, are noted to serve predominantly as plot devices to advance the con artist storyline rather than exploring cult dynamics extensively.
The assessment concludes that the series does not effectively deliver on either its cult themes or its con artist narrative, ultimately being characterized as mediocre in its execution across both potential genres.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/unchosen-review-netflix-cult-show-let-unchosen-remain-unchosen-10660348/
