The Chosen One
Determined to bring a Zika vaccine to the remote Pantanal, three doctors clash with a faith healer and are pulled deeper into the mysteries of his cult.
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Episodes
Undeterred by warnings, doctors Lúcia, Damião and Enzo travel to isolated Aguazul with a Zika vaccine. But no one is ready for the passionate pushback...
After Mateus’s shocking act, Damião follows a mysterious woman into the jungle, while Lúcia and Enzo vaccinate the villagers with unexpected results.
In a bold bid for help, Lúcia challenges the cult leader to heal a nonbeliever. But the cure takes a surprising turn as the outside world presses in.
Curiosity lands Damião and Enzo in Aguazul's bizarre blue water as Lúcia enters the Chosen One's inner circle and attempts to control the message.
Angelina’s story comes to light while Lúcia takes her place at the healer’s side. Damião tries to make amends -- until everything goes sideways.
As Lúcia looks for mercy, Damião and Enzo face the ultimate test. Compounding the chaos, outsiders descend on Aguazul, clamoring for the cure.
Cast
Ricardo Félix Rojas
Chosen One
Renan Tenca
Escolhido
Gutto Szuster
Enzo Vergani
Paloma Bernardi
Lúcia Santeiro
Lourinelson Vladmir
Santiago
Pedro Caetano
Dr. Damião Almeida
Mariano Mattos Martins
Mateus
Alli Willow
Angelina
Tuna Dwek
Zulmira
Kiko Vianello
Dr. Alberto Lorenzo
Aury Porto
Vicente
Francisco Gaspar
Silvino
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TMDB Reviews
J. D. Parent
TMDB6 years ago
Summary:
Three doctors get more than they bargained for when they arrive to an isolated village to administer a government mandated vaccine. The doctors quickly become more entwined with the cult that lives there with every passing day. They are forced to go along with the leaders odd requests and ceremonies in hopes of being able to escape. All three doctors are pushed to their limits physically, mentally and religiously in an attempt to survive. In season 2, one of the missing doctors reappears and joins the cult while the two who escaped are forced back as the cult begins to fall apart. They are once again forced to do more horrible things and the serpent shows up to make things worse for the cult.
Personal opinion:
This unusual show plot was well thought out and compelling. Not only does it dive into an unusual, not very explored idea of an isolated cult theme but the mysterious leaders strong abilities only add more intrigue and wonder. I couldn't help but feel bad for some of the cult members and even root for them throughout the season. In the second season, all hell breaks loose when Domiao, Lucia and Enzo return to Aguazul. I have to admit that I was a bit happy that Enzo got some payback after the bad things he's done. I felt horrible for Angelina though when she starts to spiral downwards health wise. The serpent finally reveals himself in a very interesting form, which I thought was great for bumping up the suspense. The flashbacks offered just enough backstory and were well placed.
