Messiah
Will he convert you?
Created by Michael Petroni
On Netflix
A high-concept thriller built on theological and political ambiguity, asking whether a charismatic figure is divine, delusional, or a threat to be contained.
A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. Who exactly is he? And what does he want?
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