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Guardians of Gethsemane? ‘The Chosen’ TV Show Divides Viewers By Ft. Angels As Native American ‘Avatar’
By Staff Writer · Nov 2, 2026 · News, angels, the chosen

Guardians of Gethsemane? ‘The Chosen’ TV Show Divides Viewers By Ft. Angels As Native American ‘Avatar’

The hit TV show ‘The Chosen’ is dividing viewers after a recent promo for the 6th season featuring the angels in the Garden of Gethsemane depicted as a Black woman, a small Asian man/boy, and a Native American-looking ‘Avatar’ creature.

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While some were complimentary of the depiction and the scene in general:

Others not so much:

Season 6 of The Chosen releases November 15 on Prime Video.

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