The recent Netflix series Messiah depicts what would happen if a Jesus-like figure suddenly appeared and started influencing geopolitics. In this episode I review and analyse Messiah, examining its subversive political tendencies and unusual approach to human drama. I focus in on its critical portrayal of Israel’s Shin Bet and the American CIA to deduce how the show fits into the cultural-political landscape.
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