The Faithful

Synopsis

This event series is told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world's great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

First Air Date: 2026-03-22

Last Air Date: 2026-04-05

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Jeffrey Donovan as Abraham
Tom Payne as Jacob
Tom Mison as Isaac
Minnie Driver as Sarah
Natacha Karam as Hagar
Alexa Davalos as Rebekah
Ben Robson as Esau
Lars Bethke as Bethuel
Millie Brady as Leah
Blu Hunt as Rachel

Seasons

Miniseries (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Woman Who Bowed to No One (1) (2026-03-22)

Sarah feels incomplete without the child that has been promised to her and her husband, Abraham, by God. After braving isolation, famine, the ire of Pharaoh, and several more years of barrenness, she resorts to her own plan to bring a child into the world involving her maidservant Hagar and Abraham. However, Sarah's jealousy and mistrust set in, forcing Hagar to make a difficult decision about her and her child's future, as they are all stunned by a miracle from God.
Ep. 2: The Woman Who Bowed to No One (2) (2026-03-22)

Sarah is jealous as Hagar nears childbirth. Hagar faces a tough choice for her future, leading to a miracle from God.
Ep. 3: The Woman Who Risked Everything (1) (2026-03-29)

When during a difficult pregnancy, God tells Rebekah that her older twin son will serve the younger, Isaac stands by that the older Esau is the rightful heir. However, as the boys grow into men, Rebekah realizes that she must defy and deceive Isaac to fulfill God's plan to ensure that Jacob becomes the rightful heir.
Ep. 4: The Woman Who Risked Everything (2) (2026-03-29)

When war breaks out with a neighboring faction because of Esau’s indiscretions, Rebekah realizes that she must defy and deceive Isaac to fulfill God’s plan to ensure that Jacob becomes the rightful heir.
Ep. 5: The Woman Who Loved (1) (2026-04-05)

Sisters become rivals when motherly and protective Leah falls in love with Jacob, although he gives his heart to her sister, the strong-willed shepherdess Rachel. However, Rachel is devastated when Leah, her brothers and her father execute the ultimate betrayal, yet is adamant to give Jacob a child in order to fulfill God's plan.
Ep. 6: The Woman Who Loved (2) (2026-04-05)

Rachel watches in envy as Leah gives birth to Jacob’s son while she is still unable to do so. Now more adamant than ever to give Jacob a child, Rachel makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to fulfill God’s plan.