The Chosen – Season 5 – Episode 6 Rewind

If you thought the last episode packed a punch, this one throws the knockout. Picking up right where we left off, two major storylines unfold—and neither goes the way you’d expect.

First surprise: Nicodemus is back! Could he rescue Jesus from the Romans? Convince the Jewish leaders He’s the real deal and save Him from death? Not quite. Turns out, Nicodemus isn’t the hero of this episode—or this story. His moment with Mary is a letdown. When she needs someone to speak up for Jesus, Nicodemus shrinks back. If you were rooting for a redemption arc, it’s going to have to wait.

Second surprise: Judas meets with Caiaphas. His reasoning? If he betrays Jesus, maybe that’ll force Him to finally claim David’s throne. But as the conversation deepens, cracks appear. Judas isn’t just scheming—he’s struggling. By the end, those doubts win out, and he makes the trade: 30 pieces of silver for the whereabouts of his Master.

Then comes the heart of the episode—the Last Supper. Communion, as we know it, begins right here. Seeing Jesus explain the bread as His body and the wine as His blood brings an entirely new weight to the ritual. Next time you’re in church, you might just picture that table more vividly than ever.

We also meet a couple fresh faces. First, there’s the mysterious stalker who’s been lurking in the background for a while—he’s Matthias, Nicodemus’ spy. Turns out he’s been quietly documenting miracles and sermons for the Teacher of Teachers. Then there’s Barabbas, whom Simon the Zealot recognizes as a fellow rebel. They crossed paths seasons ago when Barabbas tried to take Simon out for choosing Jesus over the cause. Interestingly, scripture doesn’t identify Barabbas as a Zealot, but you’ll find notes on that in the study guide if you want to dig deeper.

And here’s the question that’s still bouncing around in my head: could Matthias be the same guy who replaces Judas as a disciple later on? Maybe. Maybe not. Only future seasons (and some creative storytelling) will tell.

Want to separate truth from adaptation? The attached study guide dives into the biblical backbone of this episode—so you can decide what’s scripture and what’s creative license.