The Chosen One

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2019-06-28

Last Air Date: 2019-12-06

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Ricardo Félix Rojas as Chosen One
Renan Tenca as Escolhido
Gutto Szuster as Enzo Vergani
Paloma Bernardi as Lúcia Santeiro
Lourinelson Vladmir as Santiago
Pedro Caetano as Dr. Damião Almeida
Mariano Mattos Martins as Mateus
Alli Willow as Angelina
Tuna Dwek as Zulmira
Kiko Vianello as Dr. Alberto Lorenzo

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Missionaries of Death (2019-06-28)

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.
Ep. 2: Science's Faith (2019-06-28)

After Mateus’s shocking act, Damião follows a mysterious woman into the jungle, while Lúcia and Enzo vaccinate the villagers with unexpected results.
Ep. 3: The Relic (2019-06-28)

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.
Ep. 4: Love Thy Enemies (2019-06-28)

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.
Ep. 5: Holy Refuge (2019-06-28)

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.
Ep. 6: Gift of Death (2019-06-28)

As Lúcia looks for mercy, Damião and Enzo face the ultimate test. Compounding the chaos, outsiders descend on Aguazul, clamoring for the cure.