The Encounter

Synopsis

The Encounter is a Christian television drama broadcast on the Great American Pure Flix streaming service. Based on the 2010 film The Encounter and its 2012 sequel Paradise Lost, the series—which ran for two eight-episode seasons from 2016 to 2020—features Bruce Marchiano reprising his role as Jesus Christ (aka The Man), who comes to the aid of various individuals in real, relatable scenarios.

First Air Date: 2016-10-21

Last Air Date: 2020-03-04

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Gabriel Sabloff

Networks: Great American Pure Flix

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Top Cast

Bruce Marchiano as Jesus
Kass Connors as N/A
Carlos PenaVega as Cal
Hutch Dano as JD
Dane E. Connor as Perry Meachem
Anna Zielinski as Madison Singer
Linda Bisesti as Lily Singer
Sean J. Dillingham as Reverend
Morgan Fairchild as Bethany Baxter
Mark Christopher Lawrence as Sheldon

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Heist (2016-10-21)

A pair of desperate brothers attempts a convenience-store heist that turns potentially lethal. With time running out, can 'The Man', as the cashier, deliver a less-deadly outcome to the situation?
Ep. 2: U-Turn (2016-10-28)

After an emotional funeral for her father and a bitter argument with her mother, a successful attorney must choose between family and her career.
Ep. 3: Her Final Role (2016-11-04)

As an aging movie star faces the end of her career, she desperately clings to her wealth and fame, only to realize how hollow they are over relationships.
Ep. 4: Just Believe (2016-11-11)

Bound by skepticism and unbelief, a burned-out ER doctor is challenged to move beyond his pessimism when presented with a miracle.
Ep. 5: Vows (2016-11-18)

On the brink of eloping, a young couple finds their plans examined when 'The Man' asks about their intentions for marriage.
Ep. 6: Disconnected (2016-11-25)

When a blackout suddenly disconnects a suburban family from technology, 'The Man' arrives to show them how to genuinely reconnect.
Ep. 7: For Better, for Worse (2016-12-02)

The prayers of a young girl are answered when 'The Man' appears as a social worker to counsel her dysfunctional parents.
Ep. 8: Maximum Mike (2016-12-09)

A cold-hearted judge finds himself on trial for his eternal destiny when 'The Man' serves as judge and jury.