The Encounter

2016 9.7

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.

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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Cast

Bruce Marchiano Jesus

The Encounter

Episodes

The Heist

U-Turn

Her Final Role

Just Believe

Vows

Disconnected

For Better, for Worse

Maximum Mike

Cast

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