Mysteries of the Faith Review: The Netflix documentary series consists of 4 episodes. Melanie Archer is the showrunner of the documentary; Matt Robins, Jos Cushing, and Rich Ross are the executive producers; and Samanta Gandolfi Branca is the producer. The documentary dives deep into certain treasures in Christianity that people have faith in.
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Mysteries of the Faith Review Contains No Spoilers
Netflix’s Mysteries of the Faith has four episodes, each titled according to the holy treasure or relic that has been significant to people for centuries. The episodes are titled Crown of Thorns, Holy Grail, Holy Cross of Brazil, and The Saint Next Door. Each episode breaks down the reason why these relics became popular and crucial to their followers.
The docuseries is tagged as “investigative” on the Netflix page, but it is more of a straightforward religious show. It caters to people interested in matters of sacred beliefs and Christianity. There is hardly any investigative tone to the series that questions the faith people have in these precious treasures. Whether or not the stories or claims are plausible is something the docuseries doesn’t intend to inquire about, excessively.
Every episode narrates the history of why these relics became so salient to people. For example, Jesus Christ wore the Crown of Thorns, during his crucifixion. The Crown was originally meant as a ridicule of Jesus, but his sacrifice for humanity has given it great holy significance, making it a potent symbol in Christianity.
The Crown plays such a vital role for people at Notre Dame and around the world that they believe whoever sees it, has direct access to God. One person in the documentary shares how they view the Crown as a divine connection to the Almighty, and all their troubles will be wiped away. Hence, firefighters in 2019 risked their lives to save the Crown when Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire.
Just like Mysteries of the Faith Episode 1, other episodes also emphasise these backstories and the religious beliefs and miraculous stories people have about different relics. Another example is the Holy Grail episode, a relic whose backstory is connected with the Last Supper. Someone claims that touching the Holy Grail is equivalent to having touched the Cup of Christ.
There are several individuals who share anecdotes about how these relics have changed their lives or saved their loved ones. Some recall seeing certain individuals get sentimental just with the knowledge that someone else has seen the relics. These tales are narrated through graphics to catch viewers’ attention. It is left up to the people to decide what they do with the stories and information (whether to believe them or not).
Mysteries of the Faith Review: Final Thoughts
Overall, the documentary series is strictly for people who are deeply religious and believe in the power of such mystical treasures that are said to have divine powers. The tone is simple and informative, as it doesn’t really challenge or question the faith. It also caters to those who are interested in such devotional stories about Christianity. However, if someone doesn’t believe in any holy powers or has a neutral standpoint, they might not find themselves discovering anything that intrigues their minds.
Mysteries of the Faith 2023 is now streaming on Netflix.
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