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2015 television series

This article is about the 2015 series. For the 1985 miniseries, see A.D. (miniseries).

A.D. The Bible Continues
Genre Biblical drama
Created by Roma DowneyMark Burnett
Based on The New Testament
Directed by Ciaran DonnellyTony MitchellBrian KellyRob EvansPaul Wilmshurst
Starring Juan Pablo Di Pace Adam Levy Chipo Chung Babou Ceesay Emmett J. Scanlan Will Thorp
Theme music composer Lorne Balfe
Country of origin United States
Original language English
No. of episodes 12
Production
Producers Roma DowneyMark BurnettRichard Bedser
Cinematography Tim FlemingToby Moore
Editors Robert HallDavid FisherJohn RichardsNick ArthursIain ErskineTim MurrellOral Norrie OtteySteve SingletonJamie Trevill
Running time 46 minutes
Production companies Lightworkers MediaUnited Artists Media Group
Original release
Network NBC
Release April 5 (2015-04-05) –June 21, 2015 (2015-06-21)
Related
The Bible

A.D. The Bible Continues (also known as A.D. Kingdom and Empire) is an American biblical drama television series, based on the Bible, and a sequel to the 2013 miniseries, The Bible, and follows up from the film Son of God which was a more in depth look on Jesus's story. It was produced by Roma Downey, Mark Burnett, and Richard Bedser.[1] The limited series began airing on NBC on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, in twelve weekly one-hour episodes. The story takes place immediately after the events of The Bible miniseries, and then of the Son of God film, beginning with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and continues with the first ten chapters of the Acts of the Apostles.[2][3] On July 3, 2015, NBC cancelled A.D. The Bible Continues after one season.

On December 17, 2013, it was announced that there would be a follow-up series to The Bible in 2015.[1]

In anticipation of the global event, a number of companion materials were released in an effort by Palam Fidelis Publishing to engage thoughtful, religious discussion by offering "Family Discussion Guides" for each episode.[5]

The show premiered on Easter Sunday 2015 on NBC to 9.7 million viewers.[6] It averaged 6.5 million viewers across 12 episodes on NBC.[19] Although the series has a strong viewership for the Easter Sunday premiere, ratings dropped significantly over the 12-week broadcast. NBC would cancel the series after one season. Producers Burnett and Downey said that they planned future biblical productions on an OTT digital channel in 2015, but as of 2024 a follow-up has not been released.[19][20]

A.D.: The Bible Continues has received mixed reviews from critics. On the aggregate website Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 55 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[21] On Rotten Tomatoes reported that 58 percent of critics have given the film a positive review based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 4.78/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "Attempts to offer a fresh look at a traditional tale notwithstanding, A.D.: The Bible Continues doesn't do enough to set itself apart from its many predecessors."[22]

In Australia, the series premiered on July 5, 2015, on the Nine Network, as A.D. Kingdom and Empire.[23] It premiered to 472,000 viewers, losing 828,000 viewers from its 60 Minutes lead-in.[24]

Awards and Nominations

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Jesus actor Juan Pablo Di Pace was awarded the Grace Award at the 2016 MovieGuide Awards. [25]

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  4. ^ This Boaz is neither the character in the book of Ruth nor from the New Testament.
  5. ^ A.D.: The Bible Continues - Family Discussion Guide
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  10. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 5, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Family Guy' & 'Secrets and Lies' Adjusted Up'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  11. ^ Bibel, Sara (May 12, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Once Upon A Time' & 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  12. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 19, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'Billboard Music Awards' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  13. ^ Bibel, Sara (May 27, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: Final Numbers for NASCAR Coca-Cola 600". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  14. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 2, 2015). "Sunday Final Ratings: No Adjustments for 'Golan the Insatiable', 'A.D.: The Bible Continues' or 'American Odyssey'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
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  16. ^ "Sunday Final Ratings: No Adjustment for 'Golan the Insatiable' or 'A.D.: The Bible Continues' + Final Basketball Numbers". Jun 16, 2015. Archived from the original on April 30, 2018.
  17. ^ "Shows A-Z - ad the bible continues on nbc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  18. ^ "Sunday Final Ratings: U.S. Open Adjusted Down". Jun 23, 2015. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016.
  19. ^ a b NBC Cancels 'A.D.' As Producers Plan Digital Revival For Biblical Drama
  20. ^ ""A. D. The Bible Continues" Revived/Renewed for Season 2 After NBC Cancellation - Cancelled or Renewed TV Shows". 4 March 2020.
  21. ^ "A.D.: The Bible Continues - TV Show Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  22. ^ "A.D. The Bible Continues: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
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  24. ^ Knox, David (July 6, 2015). "The Voice lifts to 1.61m viewers". TV Tonight. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  25. ^ "Winners Archives". Movieguide® Awards. Retrieved 2024-09-11.