'The Office' meets Exodus: Biblical comedy 'The Promised Land' heads to Prime Video

By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Entertainment Editor Tuesday, November 10, 2026

What began as a YouTube comedy about Moses leading the Israelites through the wilderness is finding a new home on Prime Video, marking a milestone for a series that has sought to prove biblical storytelling can be both reverent and funny, according to the creator of “The Promised Land.”

Season 1 of "The Promised Land," a faith-based workplace comedy that reimagines the Exodus through the lens of shows such as "The Office," will begin streaming on Prime Video in the United States on Nov. 15, joining the platform's growing collection of biblical series, including "The Chosen" and "House of David."

Created, written and directed by Mitch Hudson, an assistant director on "The Chosen," the series originally debuted on YouTube in 2024. According to the show's distributors, every episode has surpassed 1 million views, while the series has generated more than 150 million cumulative impressions since its pilot debuted.

"When I wrote the show and directed the show, I was thinking about myself, I guess, and I was like, would I watch this? And I was like, yes, I think I would," Hudson told The Christian Post, adding he was surprised by how strongly the series resonated with younger viewers.

"What's been so exciting is to see college-age and 20-somethings checking out the show and saying, 'Oh, this is a show that's for me,'" he said. "The people who grew up knowing the stories of Moses in the Bible, while also watching 'The Office' in college."

Set shortly after the Israelites' escape from Egypt, "The Promised Land" follows Moses as he attempts to lead a frequently disgruntled group of former slaves toward the land God has promised them.

With the miracle of the Red Sea behind them and 40 years of wandering ahead, the Israelites struggle with everything from complaints about manna to the practical difficulties of doing laundry in a dirty river.

Moses occupies a leadership role reminiscent of the awkward yet lovable Michael Scott from "The Office." Meanwhile, his fellow Israelites operate like dysfunctional coworkers, bringing their complaints to a leader already overwhelmed by the responsibilities of his calling.

Despite the show's humor, Hudson, a professing Christian, said it's rooted in a commitment to Scripture.

"My goal has always been, when writing the show, to make the source of the comedy be about people," he told CP. "I'm a believer. I believe in the Bible. I want to make sure that the Bible and God stay holy in our show. … The jokes are never on faith. The jokes are never on the Lord. It's always about people."

Hudson noted that Scripture itself is filled with plenty of fodder for a sitcom, adding: "The people in the Bible and in our show are people, and they make mistakes, and they fall on their face, and they get embarrassed, and they have all these things happen to them.”

"[I always think] if viewers watch our show, would this threaten their understanding of who God is and of what the Bible says? If that's the case, I stay far away from that," he said.

The first season stars Wasim No'Mani ("The Chosen," "SEAL Team") as Moses, Shereen Khan as Miriam, Majed Sayess as Aaron, Tryphena Wade as Zipporah and Artoun Nazareth as Joshua. The ensemble also includes Dav Paolo Coretti as Chisisi and Brad Culver as Korah.

The series, which Johns told CP just completed filming Season 2 in Morocco, is produced by Milk + Honey Studios and Studio 523, with Richie Johns serving as producer and Lionsgate TV handling distribution.

The Nov. 15 arrival on Prime Video coincides with the debut of Season 6 of "The Chosen," which follows the final 24 hours of Jesus' earthly life, culminating in His crucifixion.

Hudson said his ultimate hope is for the comedy to reach households that might not ordinarily seek out faith-based programming.

"I do feel like it's a show that does appeal to both faith audiences who like to watch comedy,” he said. "When we watch 'The Office,' we watch 'Parks and Rec,' it's a comfort show; we feel relaxed. We feel like we're watching our friends. And I would love to see 'The Promised Land' be that, while also being authentic to the stories that are in the Bible."