The Encounter
NR2016•9.7/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
9.7/10(3)
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.
Production
Pure Flix Entertainment, Almost Never Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 21, 2016
Last Aired
March 4, 2020
Networks
Great American Pure Flix
Created By
Gabriel Sabloff
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Heist
Air date: 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?
E2
U-Turn
Air date: 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.
E3
Her Final Role
Air date: 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.
E4
Just Believe
Air date: 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.
E5
Vows
Air date: 2016-11-18
On the brink of eloping, a young couple finds their plans examined when 'The Man' asks about their intentions for marriage.
E6
Disconnected
Air date: 2016-11-25
When a blackout suddenly disconnects a suburban family from technology, 'The Man' arrives to show them how to genuinely reconnect.
E7
For Better, for Worse
Air date: 2016-12-02
The prayers of a young girl are answered when 'The Man' appears as a social worker to counsel her dysfunctional parents.
E8
Maximum Mike
Air date: 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
